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I think DRM is mostly forced upon Netflix by Hollywood. If Netflix didn't need to DRM every stream, they could reduce their hosting costs and network latency by
by cpeterso 11y ago
I think DRM is mostly forced upon Netflix by Hollywood. If Netflix didn't need to DRM every stream, they could reduce their hosting costs and network latency by pushing static video content to CDNs and caching servers. For example, Google hosts YouTube server appliances in ISPs to reduce latency.
- JoshTriplett 11y agoWhile removing DRM would certainly help Netflix, it doesn't stop them from offering such edge boxes already; ISPs can already host a box on their network that supplies Netflix videos to that ISP's customers.