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 frontpage of the site. Videos 'further down' in 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.
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