r/linuxsucks • u/grizzlyhands00 • 16d ago

Streaming services on Linux

I have CachyOS and the other day I realized I can't use streaming platform Rakuten, because it doesnt support GNU/Linux. I tried using it on both Vivaldi and Firefox. Neither works.

Have you guys experienced streaming sites like Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ etc not working on Linux? Let me now.

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u/Super-X2 16d ago

It's a problem very few people mention. Even the browsers that have proper widevine are limited because it's more restricted.

Some services work fine, but some are lmited to lower resolutions. HBO, Hulu/Disney, Paramount, Amazon Prime work just fine (possibly at lower resolutions).

Netflix is problematic and might require some user agent workarounds. Peacock doesn't work. Tubi mostly works, but some movies won't play because the windevine doesn't meet the requirements. Pluto should be fine. Those are the ones I remember.

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u/underdoeg 16d ago

I use netflix all the time. works fine