level of linux friendliness
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sux          doesn't work at all
marginal     works with severe limitations (e.g. flash-only)
good         works with some limitations (e.g. microsoft formats only)
excellent    works with standard formats (e.g. mp4)

video.citynews.ca   citytv (toronto) sux
ctv.ca                               sux
cbc.ca                               good
wned.org                             good
cnn.com                              marginal
tvo.org             flash 9, mp4     excellent
bbc.co.uk           wmv, realplayer  excellent
kob.com             mp4              excellent