I must say, I’m really impressed with the pipelight solution to the whole problem of running Netflix under Linux. After trying it on one computer, I’ve now added it to the bedroom computer, after taking the opportunity to replace Windows with Ubuntu. It’s pretty easy to set up, just a tiny amount of command line stuff and an add-on to the browser.

And, best of all, Ubuntu’s startup screen is more in keeping with the decor than was Windows.

With a long weekend ahead and Eels tickets purchased this morning, it’s been quite a satisfying day.

Two good things: Firstly, Netflix is now happily running under Ubuntu on the living room computer. It’s a workaround of course, with an add-on to Chrome emulating Firefox, but it works a treat.

Which does mean that I didn’t need to set the computer up with a Windows dual boot option. At least I’d not gotten around to installing Ubuntu on the bedroom computer, so I can just replace Windows when I do.

Secondly, Eels will be playing at the Sage in July. On a Saturday too. And tickets are on sale in the morning.

Happy.