Resolved Why Do I Still Need Silverlight for Netflix in El Cap?

[HappyDude20]

Just wondering, I thought it went to HTML5 a long time ago.

??

 

[FNH15]

Which browser are you using?

 

[old-wiz]

IIRC Silverlight helps out with the DMCA stuff to prevent unauthorized copying.

 

[westonm]

You need a Sandy Bridge or better CPU. If memory serves that's 2011 or newer, and it's because of a built in video decoder (quick sync).

 

[HappyDude20]

Which browser are you using?

Safari 9.0.2

 

[sbuntin]

It is hardware dependent. I just found myself puzzled by this last night. I'm temporarily (I hope) using my old 2010 MBA, which is just old enough not to do HTML5 Netflix.

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23742

 

[HappyDude20]

It is hardware dependent. I just found myself puzzled by this last night. I'm temporarily (I hope) using my old 2010 MBA, which is just old enough not to do HTML5 Netflix.

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23742

Wow there it is. Thank you so much.

 

[old-wiz]

Hmm... I have a late 2013 13" MBP and Firefox will no deal with Silverlight. Chrome has no problem, and I do have the addon installed.