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> I remember them not loading at all because proprietary plugin that was not available for Linux, and when it was, it was a 32-bit version, and then eventually they released a 64-bit version that I didn't want to run

I know what you mean. I am running a VMware VM on Win7 and YouTube won't allow me to see livestreams because this version of VMware Player has no 3D acceleration support.

>If you want a vision of the future, it is a DRM'd boot, recommending advertiser-friendly content that contains paid promotions at a human face, forever.

That sure is what it looks like. I think Google is starting to get desperate with the ad-revenue and the Ad-Blockers, so it would not surprise me if they eventually make the move to DRM'd content.