On Sat, 2011-03-26 at 23:43 -0400, John Patterson wrote: > I do wish there were more options for video delivery on linux. I'm not a > huge fan of Hulu anymore; they've really left free users without quality > content since they started offering Plus.
Actually I don't mind the concept behind plus given the amount of networks that came together to form Hulu. I actually would rather pay a fee like that up to $10 for others like HBO, Showtime, etc. Even paying for each one that way, and Hulu Plus. You would still be about half the price or so of normal service via cable or satellite. I really hate how the package things and you can't just select and pay for the things you want. You have to have packages, which you end up with way more channels than you will ever watch. Hopefully some of that changes when going to online broadcasting. Each company would likely get more revenue that way than having it all bundled for a certain price from a single carrier. > Netflix is such a superior product for all but first run shows, Haven't checked it out yet, but need to. The first run shows seem to be the biggest problem. Most of that seems to still be done via regular broadcasting, cable or satellite. Though I think things like At&t Uverse TV does give you first run shows. But thats not much different than say Xfinity. Which you can't just get like a cable modem and watch online via Xfinity. To get online TV via Xfinity, you have to still have regular cable service :( > but MS won't let Novell include the DRM in Moonlight and the only > option is a VM. Novell getting into bed with the devil doesn't seem to have worked out well for them in a number of ways. > On the plus side, I'm more productive with background music than > background movies. Yes and even with transparent windows, video is still much more distracting than audio. Audio can also be much more motivational, as you feel the beat, and get into the rhythm with what ever you are doing :) Like the Rocky anthem (gunna fly now), or chariots of fire, just for some throw back neutral stuff ;) -- William L. Thomson Jr. Obsidian-Studios, Inc. http://www.obsidian-studios.com This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive http://marc.info/?l=jaxlug-list&r=1&w=2 RSS Feed http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml Unsubscribe [email protected]
