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What’s the big deal? It’s just a content cache. You can get dedicated cache appliances directly from Netflix for free if you have a large enough customer base.
by ftth_finland 2y ago
What’s the big deal? It’s just a content cache. You can get dedicated cache appliances directly from Netflix for free if you have a large enough customer base.
- tptacek 2y agoI didn't say it was a big deal, but then, I think "net neutrality" is pretty silly.
- ftth_finland 2y agoCaches do not break net neutrality. Nothing wrong with the concept of net neutrality. Implementations may be lacking, but I do not recall any major issues with the EU regulations. Perhaps all the perceived silliness is a result of the US legislature?
- tptacek 2y agoPreferential caching for streaming services that play ball with your ISP don't break net neutrality?
- krastanov 2y agoIsn't "preferential caching" just Netflix providing a caching server for free to the ISP? Is this that different from Netflix building more CDN servers worldwide? It is Netflix paying in either case without exploiting their monopoly powers.
- troyvit 2y agoClearly not a pro but I think it comes down to who Netflix is paying, or even helping out. Because they gave Nextlight a free caching server, any competitor who can't afford to do the same now has decreased performance.
- grecy 2y agoThat is an interesting way of looking at things. Netflix adding a cache has absolutely no impact on what any competitor does, or the quality of their service. It will function precisely the same the day before and the day after a Netflix cache is installed. Actually at the very large ISP I worked at customers saw better performance because the back haul wasn’t congested with Netflix traffic.
- tptacek 2y agoYes; this, broadly, is why I think "neutrality" is kind of a silly concept.