Blake Schwendiman's Blog and Blook

You know I'm a huge fan of Netflix.com. I've written about Netflix many times (see my overview).

I've also developed a Google homepage module for Netflix that currently has about 2,500 users. Today I'm releasing version 2 of that module into a beta testing mode. If you're not familiar with the concept of a beta release, it's basically a trial release. The software is generally finished, it works, but it may not be 100% complete. In the case of my Netflix module, I haven't completed any of the help or documentation screens and the setup is still a little rough. However, it is working and it's better than the old version.

You can get more information about it and install it from here. Obviously you'll need a Netflix.com account to get the full use out the module, but you can try the module without an account. I'm not sure why you don't have a Netflix account, though. It's one of the few web/world services that actually makes life simpler. No driving to the rental place only to be disappointed they don't have the movie you want. No late fees. No due dates. Unbelievable selection (including Blu-Ray and HD-DVD). Free trial offer. Rental plans as low as $5.99 a month. It's the only way to rent DVDs. Sign up now!

Remember that my module is still in beta (read more). I need feedback, but I probably won't respond to setup and usage questions right now until I have completed the documentation. Let me know what you think.