In my town, people call music players "MP3". We both know MP3 is a CODEC, a file extension and file type, but to them it's the player itself. I call them dumb but they reply "everybody calls it an MP3" and I'm the idiot according to them.
People from other fields keep using words to mean other things. It happened before and it will happen again.
In this case, streaming means "transferring data from a server to a device for the sole purpose of viewing" and downloading means "transferring data from a server to a device for the sole purpose of having your own copy of the media".
Most iOS users are on the latest version that's available for their iPhone model, unless they've heard the latest release will make their current iPhone slower - which happens a lot.
While I understand Hollywood's point of view, it still doesn't explain why Netflix has to work in a web browser. If they can lock down browsers or browsers plug-ins, surely they can lock down a self-contained software player.
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What about bit fungus?
"At some point" means you've stored it, which means you made a copy, which makes you a pirate in the eyes of the law.
In my town, people call music players "MP3". We both know MP3 is a CODEC, a file extension and file type, but to them it's the player itself. I call them dumb but they reply "everybody calls it an MP3" and I'm the idiot according to them.
People from other fields keep using words to mean other things. It happened before and it will happen again.
In this case, streaming means "transferring data from a server to a device for the sole purpose of viewing" and downloading means "transferring data from a server to a device for the sole purpose of having your own copy of the media".
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Funny because when a unwanted browser window/tab pops on my screen, it's for MacKeeper.
But how much of a rebate would most people need?
I couldn't afford a $40K electric car unless there was a $39K rebate on it.
I wish there was a way to filter out things like Pinterest when searching images.
Wait, Uber has boats now?
Most iOS users are on the latest version that's available for their iPhone model, unless they've heard the latest release will make their current iPhone slower - which happens a lot.
Don't you mean 500GB? AFAIK there's no 512GB mechanical HDD.
Hurray! A little bit longer leash!
A few cells does not equal a human being.
When I want to get numbers that are too optimistic, I use values above 100%.
If a sphere cracks, you don't flood dozens or hundreds of houses.
What if - and stay with me here for a second, but what if we pumped the water into the clouds? It works for data, surely it would work with water.
CraveTV is still there, though.
I guess you're too young to ever had played with an Intellivision controller. Your list would be quite different.
The GameBoy advance micro had an excellent display, too.
While I understand Hollywood's point of view, it still doesn't explain why Netflix has to work in a web browser. If they can lock down browsers or browsers plug-ins, surely they can lock down a self-contained software player.
And while you're there, send me a message telling me to buy a shitload of those "bitcoins thingies".
I guess they're thinking "It's not like Linux users actually have any friends".
Well, it's not like it's going to hurt you or make you cry something.
You know what's really crazy though? Comments on websites that try to sell you something!
By the way, did you hear about this new [insert your company widget name here], it's really amazing! Buy now for only [insert your widget price here]!
Anyone who's not a nerd watches Netflix on their smartphone, tablet, set-top box or game console.
A 2000" TV that only does 0.5 FPS? That's Weird.