Hulu Desktop for Linux
Where To Get Help and Final Thoughts
Getting Help
If you run into problems installing or using Hulu Desktop, there are a number of places you can get some potentially helpful information. The first place to start is the Hulu Desktop page, which offers background information, an FAQ, and also some tips on how to use Hulu Desktop. You should also check out the Hulu Discussion forum to see what other Hulu Desktop users are saying and to post your own questions.
Final Thoughts
I found myself really enjoying Hulu Desktop. Given that it’s a free application and that it’s easy to install on an Ubuntu system, it’s well worth a download. There’s an excellent selection of content available that should entertain almost anybody.
I’m also very happy that the Hulu developers decided to support Linux as a platform. That’s far more than Apple has done with its iTunes store and it gives me hope that more content purveyors will keep Linux in mind when releasing services like Hulu. If you have a moment, please drop by the Hulu forum and thank the developers for releasing a version of Hulu Desktop for Linux.
Is Hulu Desktop better than watching it in your browser? The answer to that question, for me, is no. It’s not better or worse, it’s just a different way of more or less getting the same content. Sometimes it’s nice not to have to deal with a web browser, especially if you are trying to relax and watch a movie or TV show.
What’s your take on Hulu Desktop for Linux? Tell me in the comments.
Visit the Hulu site for discussions and other helpful information.
Summary Table:
| Product: | Hulu Desktop for Linux |
| Web Site: | http://www.hulu.com |
| Price: | Free |
| Pros: | Good selection of content, easy install. |
| Cons: | Interface is geared for use with remote controls; it’s less intuitive with a mouse or trackball. |
| Suitable For: | Linux users currently using Fedora or Ubuntu who prefer to use a remote control to control Hulu. Others may try to install the application but the only two distributions currently supported are Ubuntu and Fedora. |
| Summary: | Hulu Desktop for Linux is a great option for Linux users who don’t want to use the web version and who want to sit back, away from their computer and use a remote control to watch Hulu content. |
| Rating: | 3.5/5 |
(3 votes, average: 2.33 out of 5)
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I think the UI for hulu desktop is absolutely horrible.
It takes forever to get to the content. I have tried to make myself use it several times and I keep going back to viewing the content through the browser.
Kudos to hulu for releasing a Linux version, but shame on them for releasing a UI nightmare!
Well my take on it is that it is a waste of an IP address:
“Sorry, currently our video library can only be streamed from within the United States”
@ Roger:
Agreed!