Ask HN: How many of you are open to Piracy again?

Entertainment Operating Systems Network & Admin

Netflix Landing Page
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Netflix

See what's next. Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.
Pricing:
- Paid
- Free Trial
- $9.99 / Monthly (Basic)
BTW, this is still the case. https://dvd.netflix.com/ Netflix has never dropped their DVD service even though they wanted to many times. There are still places in the US where broadband is unavailable. Also, due to first sale they don't have same license restrictions as they due on streaming. Once they buy they disc they can rent it as many times they want for as long as they want. I've considered re-adding the DVD rental, I've been using Netflix since they included the coupons in DVD player purchases, because they have the films that aren't available on Netflix streaming and it would be cheaper than adding the myriad streaming service subscriptions.

#Entertainment #Video & Movies #Video On Demand 140 social mentions
Qubes OS Landing Page

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Qubes OS

Qubes is a security-oriented, free and open-source operating system for personal computers that allows you to securely compartmentalize your digital life.‎Download Mirrors · ‎Qubes R4.

#Operating Systems #Linux #Linux Distribution 55 social mentions
Circuit Jam Landing Page

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Circuit Jam

Circuit Jam app provides you with features, so you can effortlessly learn about electric circuits with the help of a large number of graphic simulations right on your mobile phone’s screen.

The only 3 platforms that receive my money are Bandcamp, Itch.io and Steam. The first two are pristine from an ethical standpoint. I'm torn on Steam because it's not run as a typical USA corporation with all the anti consumer BS. The DRM they themselves provide is more of a suggestion instead of a real challenge. It can be broken with off the shelf tools or just stepping and dumping in x64dbg. However they did their fair share of damage in eroding what it means to own digital goods. I also bought https://everycircuit.com/ because halfway through reversing the license checks I started feeling bad for the developers :( I unapologetically pirate everything else.

#Network & Admin #Entertainment #Communication 15 social mentions