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>> Netflix not only had technology no one else had (at that time), but an innovative business model that hinted that it might provide something to its customers
by sib 2y ago
>> Netflix not only had technology no one else had (at that time), but an innovative business model that hinted that it might provide something to its customers that no one else had ever offered to anyone outside of science fiction: the world's entire video library, on demand.
What tech was that? Netflix was not the first to stream professionally-produced video content (or even that content in high-quality / HD video) over the internet. Are you referring to recommendation algorithms?
And, as far as the library goes, Netflix streaming video never had, and never intended on having, all content. In fact, their library was quite small, precisely because of their subscription business model. The cost structure and licensing regimes would never support it.
Agree that Starlink is something else. Hopefully the meddling doesn't mess it up.