Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 7:32:50 GMT -6
Okay, for non-tech people? HTML5 is about as techy as this gets for terms. 
Flash is a dying approach, and good for that too. May it doe a fiery death once and for all. It is great for giving the impression of full function while delivering something far less.
Netflix seems to be among the latest to move away from Flash and into modern standards, such as the new HTML standard referred to as HTML5. Among other things, it can handle videos without a Flash wrapper or code to assist.
My issues with flash go beyond the simple device ones that many people have. I have a larger problem with it, due to the fact it has never had compatibility worth the word when it comes to accessibility for the Blind or other disabled computer users. Despite this, schools and others flock to things made with it...and the disabled get thrown to the curb as often as not. So, when Flash finally dies hard ...I'll have a little party.
Until then? Your movies may improve, anyway.
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Progress comes, even if its real slow sometimes.
Flash is a dying approach, and good for that too. May it doe a fiery death once and for all. It is great for giving the impression of full function while delivering something far less.
Netflix seems to be among the latest to move away from Flash and into modern standards, such as the new HTML standard referred to as HTML5. Among other things, it can handle videos without a Flash wrapper or code to assist.
Netflix currently uses Microsoft's Silverlight plugin to run its streams. It's an inelegant solution that sometimes makes for subpar and bogged down streaming experiences. But Silverlight is possibly dying! And Netflix wants to get better! So Netflix is planning to move on from streaming on Silverlight and move towards HTML5 video. When that happens, streaming movies on Netflix might suck less.
My issues with flash go beyond the simple device ones that many people have. I have a larger problem with it, due to the fact it has never had compatibility worth the word when it comes to accessibility for the Blind or other disabled computer users. Despite this, schools and others flock to things made with it...and the disabled get thrown to the curb as often as not. So, when Flash finally dies hard ...I'll have a little party.
Until then? Your movies may improve, anyway.
Netflix detailed its goals to move away from Silverlight because of the limitations of browser plugins in general: Users have to install a plugin, users may be wary of security and privacy risks that come with plugins and probably most importantly for Netflix, not many mobile browsers support plugins. The future for browser plugins such as Silverlight is not bright. Enter HTML5.
Progress comes, even if its real slow sometimes.
