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shitty silverlight drm, doesn't even work in a vm. I've had good success with pipelight[0], including DRM'd sites (Netflix, etc). The biggest issue being user

by dsp1234 11y ago

shitty silverlight drm, doesn't even work in a vm. I've had good success with pipelight[0], including DRM'd sites (Netflix, etc). The biggest issue being user-agent sniffing (so I just set it as IE9 and leave it). [0] - http://pipelight.net/cms/installation.html http://pipelight.net/cms/installation.html

gravypod 11y ago
I setup something like that for my laptop a while back. I ended up switching to chrome, not chromium, as netflix supports HTML5 video streaming through it instead of silverlight.
- dsp1234 11y ago
  That's good for Netflix + html5, but doesn't help with every site (ex: fox/cw/etc). So it probably isn't a good solution for 'Grandma' since she probably wouldn't have the knowledge to understand why it breaks on non-html5 video sites. Whereas pipelight + user-agent works (currently) for a larger number of sites.
  - seanp2k2 11y ago
    What's the resolution like with Pipelight vs Chrome HTML5? It was my previous understanding that the bitrates and resolutions were limited running on any PC platform. http://www.technorms.com/42752/5-netflix-tips-hacks-you-should-know http://www.technorms.com/42752/5-netflix-tips-hacks-you-shou... has info on how to select bitrates via the "hidden" menu.
    - dsp1234 11y ago
      I get full HD bitrates through pipelight (looking at the hidden menu in pipelight shows it at the highest bitrate). I'm not at my house right now, but I think it's generally in the 3500kbps range (or some number in the 3k range in whatever that menu shows). I don't know what the bitrate for Chrome HTML5 is since I don't use it.
seanp2k2 11y ago
Thanks, awesome to see that this is possible. I gave up on Netflix on Linux many moons ago and got the 4K-capable FireTV recently. Very happy with the ability to side load packages and install Kodi and Plex to talk with my FreeNAS, as well as having Prime video, Netflix, HBO Go, and YouTube work in official + supported modes with stuff like subtitles, surround sound, and 4K support (on Netflix). It's also an AirPlay target with a $1 app install, which also lets you "cast" YouTube videos or do iOS screen mirroring. I couldn't build something better, especially considering that it's a fanless stylish small box with USB keyboard + mouse support. That it costs under $100 (got mine for $75 during Black Friday) is just a cherry on top. There's nothing I know of that has official support for more stuff while still allowing Plex + Kodi + side loading (for things like Firefox to watch Viki).

by dsp1234 11y ago

gravypod 11y ago

I setup something like that for my laptop a while back. I ended up switching to chrome, not chromium, as netflix supports HTML5 video streaming through it instead of silverlight.

dsp1234 11y ago
That's good for Netflix + html5, but doesn't help with every site (ex: fox/cw/etc). So it probably isn't a good solution for 'Grandma' since she probably wouldn't have the knowledge to understand why it breaks on non-html5 video sites. Whereas pipelight + user-agent works (currently) for a larger number of sites.
- seanp2k2 11y ago
  What's the resolution like with Pipelight vs Chrome HTML5? It was my previous understanding that the bitrates and resolutions were limited running on any PC platform. http://www.technorms.com/42752/5-netflix-tips-hacks-you-should-know http://www.technorms.com/42752/5-netflix-tips-hacks-you-shou... has info on how to select bitrates via the "hidden" menu.
  - dsp1234 11y ago
    I get full HD bitrates through pipelight (looking at the hidden menu in pipelight shows it at the highest bitrate). I'm not at my house right now, but I think it's generally in the 3500kbps range (or some number in the 3k range in whatever that menu shows). I don't know what the bitrate for Chrome HTML5 is since I don't use it.

seanp2k2 11y ago

Thanks, awesome to see that this is possible. I gave up on Netflix on Linux many moons ago and got the 4K-capable FireTV recently. Very happy with the ability to side load packages and install Kodi and Plex to talk with my FreeNAS, as well as having Prime video, Netflix, HBO Go, and YouTube work in official + supported modes with stuff like subtitles, surround sound, and 4K support (on Netflix). It's also an AirPlay target with a $1 app install, which also lets you "cast" YouTube videos or do iOS screen mirroring. I couldn't build something better, especially considering that it's a fanless stylish small box with USB keyboard + mouse support. That it costs under $100 (got mine for $75 during Black Friday) is just a cherry on top. There's nothing I know of that has official support for more stuff while still allowing Plex + Kodi + side loading (for things like Firefox to watch Viki).