Netflix streaming turns 15 today, which explains its non-committal temperament
, despite its site giving off some odd, knockoff vibes until you notice the “A Netflix company” branding beneath the site’s logo. But back before DVDs became a low-key service for — I assume — people with poor internet connections, older folks who are accustomed to physical media, or just absolute sickos, streaming video from Netflix was a pretty limited affair.
At launch, there were only 1,000 movies and TV shows available to stream, compared to the 70,000 DVD titles it had at the time. And streaming something on your PC came with limitations that in our binge-watching world of today are unheard of: The bulk of Netflix’s subscribers, who pay $18 a month and are allowed to keep three movies at home at all times, will receive 18 hours of free watching every month. Those with cheaper plans will have fewer free hours and those with premium services will receive more.
Netflix is introducing a service to deliver movies and television shows directly to users’ PCs, not as downloads but as streaming video, which is not retained in computer memory. If today’s little anniversary has you wondering how the hell a logistics company grew to be a juggernaut of the entertainment industry that’s now known for winning Academy Awards instead of shipping discs, check out
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