3 ms·
Does Widevine CDM work on Firefox on Linux? If so, why would Google allow this but not for other OSS browsers?
by dorfsmay 1y ago
Does Widevine CDM work on Firefox on Linux?
If so, why would Google allow this but not for other OSS browsers?
- tmikaeld 1y agoIt doesn't, this is also the reason that streamers like Nvidia Shield or Apple TV are the only two choices if you want to view 4K content at all.
- skywal_l 1y agoI have been using firefox on linux for a little more than a decade now and haven't realize I was missing on anything so I guess it's probably not a real problem.
- ac29 1y agoNetflix et al work on Linux but are limited to 480p.
- anthk 1y agoWithout the propietary Widevine, maybe.
- prmoustache 1y ago720p Which is not a big deal when you are watching on a laptop screen.or via a projector.
- SSLy 1y agoand yet ~some devices are constantly pwned, and pristine UHD WEB-DL's are being ripped automatically.
- gucci-on-fleek 1y ago> Does Widevine CDM work on Firefox on Linux? It does, but it's L3-only (software-based), not L1 (hardware-based) [0]. Streaming providers can then decide which content they'll let you access depending on the level. Speaking from experience, some providers work perfectly (full HD content with no issues), others only give you a really low-resolution stream, and others refuse to work entirely. > If so, why would Google allow this but not for other OSS browsers? When EME [1] was first released, Firefox had ~10% market share, and it would look pretty bad for Google to exclude another major browser maker. Smaller browsers don't have the political clout necessary to convince Google to give them access. [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widevine#Architecture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widevine#Architecture [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encrypted_Media_Extensions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encrypted_Media_Extensions