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Remember that Netflix's CEO, Reed Hastings, is on the board of MSFT. This is the same reason used why Netflix for linux isn't available (it uses Silverlight an
by dev_zero 16y ago
Remember that Netflix's CEO, Reed Hastings, is on the board of MSFT. This is the same reason used why Netflix for linux isn't available (it uses Silverlight and the linux version doesn't effectively support DRM). The cynic in me would love to think that this jab at Android isn't just a strategic move to help Windows Phone in it's fragile fledgling state. However, my understanding is that Netflix's hands are tied on the issue of DRM, if they don't support it, the content owners won't let them stream, much like iTunes was for music in the early days.
- dailo10 16y agoHow does Netflix DRM currently work anyways?
- Terretta 16y agoPlayReady. PlayReady works on OS X. http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/05/25/netflix-goes-with-microsoft-playready-drm-for-upcoming-streaming-devices/ http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/05/25/netflix-goes-with-micro...
- brown9-2 16y agoThe cynic in me would love to think that this jab at Android isn't just a strategic move to help Windows Phone in it's fragile fledgling state. Considering that Netflix streaming is also available for the Mac and iOS, yeah I think this is overly cynical and incorrect.
- MikeW 16y agoNetflix on Linux via Mono MoonLight would only be possible if Microsoft were willing to license PlayReady DRM for it. There are over 8500 signatures on a petition to NetFlix to put pressure on Microsoft allow this. I don't see it happening anytime soon. Source: http://jacksonh.tumblr.com/post/965806498/how-to-watch-netflix-streaming-movies-on-linux-with http://jacksonh.tumblr.com/post/965806498/how-to-watch-netfl...