Just being realistic. DRM is a necessary evil in that video studios would never ever provide content in the clear.
I am so happy to see flash go the way of the Dodo. But curious what the best alternative is for implementing DRM on the web?
That is an untested assertion with no supporting evidence. The only reason studios get to strongarm providers like Netflix into using DRM is that specific providers like Netflix are happy to accommodate.
> what the best alternative is for implementing DRM on the web?
AFAIK, DRM inherently must be closed source. In order to implement DRM for the open web, you must circumvent the open web, or (in this case) sway those who implement that open standard (web browsers) to include your binaries.
The thing is, premium content is going to be DRMd whether Firefox users like it or not. The question is, will Firefox users be able to consume it once they kill off Silverlight?
The only other viable alternative is a native app, and we all know how open and Linux-friendly those tend to be.