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In the past, there has been a lot of talk about Netflix switching to a broadband distribution method. Some possibilities include over-the-internet downloads (for rent or buy) like Movielink, delivery to a cable providers STB (like Comcast), the possibility that Netflix is creating their own STB, or distributing through TiVo or Akimbo. These are all very good possibilities and would expedite the distribution system. The company had teamed up with TiVo, and promised to deliver a service by 2005. In October 2005, Netflix postponed its Internet-based download service plans and the Netflix-TiVo deal became very questionable.

While no one really knows what will be, Netflix has recently posted these job requirements:

• Design and development of System, Networking, and Audio/Video software for a Consumer Electronics Product.
• Developing creative end-user applications.
• Interfacing with middleware and device driver components within a Linux-based environment.

What do you think? What direction will Netflix take/what direction do you think it will take?

Read [Gigaom]