The NYT's OS-Restrictive Video Policies 223
ro1 writes to mention a story on Linux.com about the NYT's confusing video policies. Essentially, if you're running Linux you can only see videos running on the front page of the site; videos elsewhere on the site require Windows or OSX. Roblimo has a video tour of the NYT site to explain the issue in detail. (Linux.com and Slashdot are both owned by OSTG.)
Videos "further down" the site... (Score:2, Funny)
NYT's target audience... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Funny! (Score:5, Funny)
I thought if something ever runs on Linux without additional configuration, compilation and hacketry, the universe would implode from the created paradox.
Re:Big deal (Score:4, Funny)
So then just put "I'm a catholic" (or whatever your religion is...) into your user-agent, and when NYT's videobot refuses you, sue away!
Re:What's with. . . (Score:4, Funny)
Seems to be standard here, too.
Re:Funny! (Score:4, Funny)