Ubuntu is on the rise, I believe that Dell or HP is putting out some PCs with Ubuntu pre-installed on them this year. The reason for this is with the new Release of Ubuntu 9.04 Ubuntu is more Stable than Windows, more Secure than Windows, and more Customizable than Windows.
Meaning there is a very real potential for Ubuntu to out do Windows in the next few years if not for any other reason than the sheer number of Mal-ware threats and viruses that are specifically written for Windows based Applications.
So with this in mind, I would really like to see at least one of you Geniuses address the Linux Compatibility issue with watching Netflix movies Instantly. I just gave you the reasons why you should. So if you are really as smart as you THINK you are, then you should start taking some kind of action about this issue.
Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, while there's no restriction on what platform you can run our API on, there are various restrictions placed upon us by the content providers which limit what platforms we're able to stream content to.
Thank you for the kind words, too, by the way. While we are indeed constantly trying to think of ways to get content onto new platforms, it's flattering to be called geniuses.
While I don't agree with some of Webninja's awesome mockery (always a great way to get help)
I would like to second the issue as I also use Ubuntu and would love support for linux distro's.
Furthermore, while I realize this probably won't sway you because it is supposedly such a small market (linux users in general) I do have 3 roomates who all use a Debian based OS and we all had netflix for a while but when the instant watch came out without linux support 2 of them dropped their accounts while my roomate and I still have ours but are hoping some day there will be support.
That being said, Kent is right in that there is now Moonlight which is suppose to be an open source version of Silverlight that allows linux compatibility and it seems to run fine for me with other Silverlight supported web video players.
And since it runs fine with the other streaming silverlight applications I was wondering if there isn't something built into netflix to check one's OS and restrict it... If that's the case is there any way you guys could test the Moonlight compatability (or I could test it if you want, just allow me a manner and I would love to help) and if it is operational allow other OS's to access instant watching...
Sorry to bother but like many other users it is a topic dear to my heart and I thank you for your patience...
Gary
Well, if it's any help, I run Kubuntu 9.04 at home as well. Like I said earlier, the reason we only run on certain platforms and not others isn't technical, it's just that I'd wager you'd rather watch things other than Sita Sings the Blues, Commando Cody and the Radar Men from the Moon, or Night of the Living Dead (all of which are awesome as well as creative commons/public domain, but that's beside the point).
It is something we ask about regularly and get the exact same response every time (and yes, we tried that argument. Yes, and that one too.) We've got folks that will still keep trying, though, and once we get the rights, trust me, we'll be more than happy to roll out the code.
Personally, I don't mind when folks ask for more support (be it sarcastically or not) because it shows they are passionate and want our service. It also helps us make the argument stronger. So, thank you for your patience. Trust me, I understand your frustration and desire. We'll keep trying to move that mountain one shovel at a time.
Folks,
This is serious.
The hundreds of linux distros out there should have convinced any and all serious business persons of the global direction. It is NOT Windows! Please get with it.
I have been using Ubuntu for several years, on multiple platform. Other useful platforms have been gOS and PuppyLinux (yes!).
Please get going!
Ubuntu is on the rise, I believe that Dell or HP is putting out some PCs with Ubuntu pre-installed on them this year. The reason for this is with the new Release of Ubuntu 9.04 Ubuntu is more Stable than Windows, more Secure than Windows, and more Customizable than Windows.
Meaning there is a very real potential for Ubuntu to out do Windows in the next few years if not for any other reason than the sheer number of Mal-ware threats and viruses that are specifically written for Windows based Applications.
So with this in mind, I would really like to see at least one of you Geniuses address the Linux Compatibility issue with watching Netflix movies Instantly. I just gave you the reasons why you should. So if you are really as smart as you THINK you are, then you should start taking some kind of action about this issue.
Thank You,
the_webninja@yahoo.com
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JR Conlin – 5 months ago
Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, while there's no restriction on what platform you can run our API on, there are various restrictions placed upon us by the content providers which limit what platforms we're able to stream content to.
Thank you for the kind words, too, by the way. While we are indeed constantly trying to think of ways to get content onto new platforms, it's flattering to be called geniuses.
Kent Brewster – 5 months ago
I'm keeping an eye on the Moonlight project; the Version 2 preview, here:
http://www.go-mono.com/moonlight-preview/
... looks like it has possibilities.
gblase22 – 2 months ago
While I don't agree with some of Webninja's awesome mockery (always a great way to get help)
I would like to second the issue as I also use Ubuntu and would love support for linux distro's.
Furthermore, while I realize this probably won't sway you because it is supposedly such a small market (linux users in general) I do have 3 roomates who all use a Debian based OS and we all had netflix for a while but when the instant watch came out without linux support 2 of them dropped their accounts while my roomate and I still have ours but are hoping some day there will be support.
That being said, Kent is right in that there is now Moonlight which is suppose to be an open source version of Silverlight that allows linux compatibility and it seems to run fine for me with other Silverlight supported web video players.
And since it runs fine with the other streaming silverlight applications I was wondering if there isn't something built into netflix to check one's OS and restrict it... If that's the case is there any way you guys could test the Moonlight compatability (or I could test it if you want, just allow me a manner and I would love to help) and if it is operational allow other OS's to access instant watching...
Sorry to bother but like many other users it is a topic dear to my heart and I thank you for your patience...
Gary
JR Conlin – 2 months ago
Well, if it's any help, I run Kubuntu 9.04 at home as well. Like I said earlier, the reason we only run on certain platforms and not others isn't technical, it's just that I'd wager you'd rather watch things other than Sita Sings the Blues, Commando Cody and the Radar Men from the Moon, or Night of the Living Dead (all of which are awesome as well as creative commons/public domain, but that's beside the point).
It is something we ask about regularly and get the exact same response every time (and yes, we tried that argument. Yes, and that one too.) We've got folks that will still keep trying, though, and once we get the rights, trust me, we'll be more than happy to roll out the code.
Personally, I don't mind when folks ask for more support (be it sarcastically or not) because it shows they are passionate and want our service. It also helps us make the argument stronger. So, thank you for your patience. Trust me, I understand your frustration and desire. We'll keep trying to move that mountain one shovel at a time.
gblase22 – 2 months ago
Sounds good!
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help and thanks for putting up the good fight!
ilanrab – 1 month ago
Folks,
This is serious.
The hundreds of linux distros out there should have convinced any and all serious business persons of the global direction. It is NOT Windows! Please get with it.
I have been using Ubuntu for several years, on multiple platform. Other useful platforms have been gOS and PuppyLinux (yes!).
Please get going!
Thank you,
Ilan
rlneumiller – 2 weeks ago
+1 vote for "watch instantly" to work on the platform I choose, which happens to be Ubuntu.