[ubuntu-us-mn] Netflix March of the Penguins

[Nicholas Omann]

That is what mono is working towards. Remember the main reason there is no
linux support currently is because netflix uses silverlight because its much
better then flash at dynamically changing the video bandwidth (on the fly it
can switch between HD and SD and down to prevent buffering) and so we have
wait essentially for silverlight to get the needed support from mono.

On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 8:05 AM, Colin Harrington <
colin.harrington at gmail.com> wrote:

> Linux specific support might not be a financially winning position right
> now, but including Linux in the next version of their streaming service
> would be a good move - and not just by the numbers.
>
> Colin Harrington
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 8:01 AM, Eric Honaker <
> songwindapogee at dragonseptarts.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm curious how much it's actually in Netflix's hands.
>>
>> I know the content providers usually require DRM for these sorts of
>> services.  In Windows, NF is leveraging the Windows Media Player for DRM
>> license management.  Under Linux they would probably have to write something
>> that handles it themselves, which would probably mean licensing the
>> technology from the DRM providers.
>>
>> Linux support of Instant Streaming is probably just not a financially
>> winning proposition.  Which sucks, but there you go.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 6:13 AM, Irv Risch <irv at wabashaweb.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Every time I call Netflix I tell them I am not getting the support I
>>> want, and the support I want is for them to support Linux customers. They
>>> have heard it from me many many times, but it seems to be falling on deft
>>> ears. I agree with a petition. Maybe if they hear it from a group they might
>>> start to really hear us.
>>>
>>> Irv Risch
>>>
>>> On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Nicholas Omann <alphacluster at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> They are trying to overload the support lines. Personally I find that to
>>>> be very rude to other netflix customers that may be having issues with their
>>>> account and just want tech support. So I agree with why not today. Your
>>>> better off starting a petition If you want to show volume instead of harming
>>>> netflixes customer service.
>>>>
>>>> On Aug 9, 2010, at 9:10 AM, malix001 at umn.edu wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Why August 20th and not today??
>>>> >
>>>> > On Aug 5 2010, Stu Keroff wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> For those of you who love Netflix Watch Instantly and also love your
>>>> >> Linux (Ubuntu or otherwise), I have an announcement.  As many of you
>>>> >> know, Netflix Watch Instantly does not work on Linux, even though
>>>> >> Netflix has it working on a variety of other platforms.  I move that
>>>> it
>>>> >> is time for Linux users to get to use Netfllix on OUR favorite OS.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> On Friday, August 20th, I am trying to get as many Linux users as I
>>>> can
>>>> >> to call Netflix customer service at 1-866-716-0414 to let them know
>>>> that
>>>> >> you love Netflix Watch Instantly, but it would be even better if it
>>>> were
>>>> >> available for Linux users like yourself.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Hulu, Hulu Plus, Youtube, Veoh, Slashcontrol, and Amazon.com VOD all
>>>> >> work with Linux.  It's time for Netflix to join in.  It is the
>>>> Netflix
>>>> >> March of the Penguins.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I'll be calling.  How about you?
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Stu Keroff
>>>> >>
>>>> >
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