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FOSS Streaming Box? (self.opensource)

submitted 1 year ago by amminadabz to c/[email protected]

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Before I buy another Roku, are there any options for a streaming box/stick that run FOSS? A foss derivitive of android TV would be nice if that exists, ideally preloaded on an inexpensive and compact piece of hardware.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree, but the thin client doesn't allow you to view Netflix in 4K (maybe not even 1080p) and I guess Prime video too and others. Unfortunately Microsoft Edge is needed :( ...or is there any news about this? I've settled for a Lenovo M720 (tiny PC) with Windows.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

That’s the tradeoff for FOSS, though. Official Netflix apps and Edge are not FOSS, and Netflix in general does not seem willing to let FOSS browsers/apps stream in 4k.

The thing is that OP seems to want FOSS apps but stream from commercial companies, and there is a bit of tension between the two goals.