On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:05:43 +1200, Peter Reutemann quoted:
'We saw the same thing happen in January, when CBS All Access suddenly stopped working on Linux in the same way. When we asked CBS executives if they had enabled the Verified Media Path (VMP) requirement on their Widevine server, they suddenly clammed up -- but later that day, the service miraculously worked for Linux users again. We did verify that HBO Max will not work on Linux browsers and that the problem is -- once again -- Widevine DRM refusing to issue a license. Although HBO Max has not returned requests for comment at press time, it seems very likely that the cause here is the same as it was for CBS All Access back in January.'
There seems to be a common pattern of not wanting to talk about these copy-protection systems, even not wanting to respond to simple questions like whether they could be the reason why certain users are not able to access the service. If you look at the update added to the story <https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/hbo-max-cranks-up-the-widevine-drm-leaves-linux-users-in-the-cold/>, HBO just dodges the issue of whether they’ve turned on “Verified Media Path” or not.