Netflix uses Silverlight to support Mac, Linux - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 28th Oct 2008, 09:11

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/10...rt-mac-linux/1

Video streaming service Netflix has announced that it's extending support to non-Windows OS' via Microsoft's Silverlight software.

AlexB · 28th Oct 2008, 10:10

Not installing - pointless as so little uses it. Having the flash plugin is bad enough.

UncertainGod · 28th Oct 2008, 10:36

Such a pity that as bad as Flash is in general, everything I have seen of Silverlight is far, far worse.

bowman · 28th Oct 2008, 11:22

Flash is bad enough, we don't need another one, no thank you.

Besides, if I actually pay for a movie, do I want to download it in 1080p and view it with the media player and platform of my choice or do i want to view it in some gimped stupid browser plugin? I think you already know the answer.. And we're back at the old 'pirates give their non-paying "customers" better service than vendors do to their paying customers' adage.

TreeDude · 28th Oct 2008, 12:31

At least it's something guys. It's not like Silverlight is going to slow down your browser, it is just a plug in. Would you rather they not support Macs?

[USRF]Obiwan · 28th Oct 2008, 15:44

I rather use JQuery to make some nice effect

Woodstock · 28th Oct 2008, 18:44

They can stick there DRM infested s**t where the sun dont shine, i agree that flash is bad enough, but 10-14 year olds love it and older more casual users seem to love it as well

<A88> · 28th Oct 2008, 19:42

According to PDC, Silverlight is already on 20% of net-connected computers, which ain't all that bad if you ask me.

Coelacanth · 29th Oct 2008, 06:25

Yeah, I have no problem with this. The online service is not meant to be for downloading movies, its more of a rental instant gratification type thing. I like the idea of being able to rent a movie, watch it with mediocre quality online quickly, and then use the rest of my netflix allocation to have high quality movies sent to my home when I have a larger audience to view it with.

I think this was a great choice, as long as Microsoft keeps up with silverlight, and works to improve it over time.

28th Oct 2008, 09:11	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,940	Netflix uses Silverlight to support Mac, Linux http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/10...rt-mac-linux/1 Video streaming service Netflix has announced that it's extending support to non-Windows OS' via Microsoft's Silverlight software. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

28th Oct 2008, 10:10	#2
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28th Oct 2008, 15:44	#6
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28th Oct 2008, 18:44	#7
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28th Oct 2008, 11:22	#4
bowman Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 249	Flash is bad enough, we don't need another one, no thank you. Besides, if I actually pay for a movie, do I want to download it in 1080p and view it with the media player and platform of my choice or do i want to view it in some gimped stupid browser plugin? I think you already know the answer.. And we're back at the old 'pirates give their non-paying "customers" better service than vendors do to their paying customers' adage.

28th Oct 2008, 12:31	#5
TreeDude Multimodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 238	At least it's something guys. It's not like Silverlight is going to slow down your browser, it is just a plug in. Would you rather they not support Macs?

28th Oct 2008, 19:42	#8
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29th Oct 2008, 06:25	#9
Coelacanth Minimodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 44	Yeah, I have no problem with this. The online service is not meant to be for downloading movies, its more of a rental instant gratification type thing. I like the idea of being able to rent a movie, watch it with mediocre quality online quickly, and then use the rest of my netflix allocation to have high quality movies sent to my home when I have a larger audience to view it with. I think this was a great choice, as long as Microsoft keeps up with silverlight, and works to improve it over time.