[vox-tech] Netflix

[Darth Borehd]

Netflix intentional denies Linux clients from using their streaming service
because of DRM.  Please send them letters and phone calls expressing why
this is stupid.

On 6 March 2011 14:21, jimbo <evesautomotive at wavecable.com> wrote:

> My wife and Iwas renting oscar winner and nominee movies starting from 2009
> until our neighborhood blockbusters closed.  This is our only entertainment
> as we have cut back severly.
>
> Netflix looks like a great fit.  At 9.99/mo. this is a great deal.  I am
> however behind the times as far as streaming.
>
> Does anyone stream netflix with Linux programs?  I think xbnc does this.
> Using Linux would have huge advantages over Windblows, I think.
>
> I also need to find an option to stream to my non wifi tv w/o hooking my pc
> to it.
>
> One last thing.  I can use an older spare pc and hook it to my tv  but what
> about quality?  Can I get away with a so so gpu but get 1080p pumping out
> of
> my set?   What would be a light weight Linux distro that will let me do
> this?  Maybe I can come to the next installfest and not only have this but
> a
> dvr?
>
> Jim
> GM
> http://evesautomotive.com
>
>
>
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