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This is why I think streaming is a broken model: it spikes usage at the same time every day. BitTorrent (or just off-line downloading) is so much better because
by spinlock 13y ago
This is why I think streaming is a broken model: it spikes usage at the same time every day. BitTorrent (or just off-line downloading) is so much better because you can amortize the download over the whole day and take advantage of off-peak bandwidth. We just need to convince copyright holders that its in their best interest to deliver a superior product.
- aroch 13y agoExcept streaming is the only viable option due to how content licensing works. You could do slow (200Kbps) download of content you plan on watching in the evening while you're at work, but because of restrictive licensing the cost becomes prohibitive ($10-40/night to rent and watch the same thing as on Netflix)
- shinratdr 13y agoThat sounds like a problem for content licensing, not me. Promoting a broken model because the model that model is built on is broken as well hardly bodes well for this burgeoning industry.
- wmf 13y agoIf Netflix pre-cached content during off-peak hours it's not clear that their licensing bill would be any higher.