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To: wrench

Linux systems have their own software problems.

I bought a Linux laptop about 6 months ago. I finally got some Youtube videos to play, but websites that required me to log in with my cable company ID just will not work. FoxSportsGo, ESPN-Go, the cable company’s TV stream, etc. It seems that the problem is with DRM [Digital Rights Management]. The loading icon just spins, but never loads the video.

Sometimes the browser will error out and say I need to install the latest Flash. The computer info says I already have the latest Flash. I have tried this with numerous browsers: SeaMonkey, Firefox, Firefox ESR, Cromium, Chrome, Konqueror, Opera.

Thus, I have to revert to the Windows 7 laptop or desktop or to the android tablet for such video streaming. That negates the purpose of going all Linux.


57 posted on 02/14/2017 7:50:49 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: TomGuy

Flash is buggy on every platform, and why it is fading.

Been on one flavor or another of Linux for 15 years, help is just a quick search away.

I did lose Firefox the other night after a major system upgrade, got it fixed in a couple hours using a disc version of Linux to find the solution, badabing-badaboom, back in business with no need to speak to India or Paki help desks.

Windoze is still around for all those AOL types.


70 posted on 02/14/2017 9:12:00 AM PST by wrench
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