The tech world is buzzing with discussions about Plex’s recent changes to their remote streaming policies, and it’s sparked quite the debate in various online communities. This latest move has finally pushed me to do something I’ve been contemplating for a while - making the switch to Jellyfin for my home media server needs.

Going through the online discussions, it’s fascinating to see how this situation mirrors so many other cases where proprietary software gradually tightens its grip on users. The story always seems to follow the same pattern: start with a great product, build a loyal user base, then slowly introduce more restrictions and monetization.