External Link: Josh Centers Debates Downloads and Streaming on the Pragmatic Podcast

Managing Editor Josh Centers joined host John Chidgey on the Pragmatic podcast to debate the pros and cons of streaming versus downloading media. Much of the decision comes down to storage versus bandwidth costs, though for some types of content, like comic books, streaming is inherently preferable due to selection and lower overall cost.

 

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