How Netflix works

Posted on Wednesday 16 May 2007

How Stuff Works has posted an interesting article that details how Netflix works — from the recommendation engine to the distribution centers.

Two interesting tidbits:

  • Only about 30 percent of Netflix rentals are newly-released DVDs, but at most video-rental stores, 70 percent of rentals are new movies.
  • Netflix circulates 95 percent of its 75,000 titles every three months.

Clearly Netflix subscribers enjoy watching more obscure titles.

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