What Happend to Joost?

Remember Joost? What happened? They were media darlings for ages... now, I rarely hear anything save maybe a content partnership reported in Cynopsis. My theory: who really wants to download an application when so much video is available online?

I use Hulu all the time at Rachel's house. She doesn't have cable, so it's a great way for us to catch up on the latest NBC/Fox shows. However, as much as I watch Hulu while I'm there, I've never thought of downloading Joost.

Ah well. I'd love to see usage numbers since launch.

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Can Hulu Take Out Joost?

Alley Insider has an interesting take on where Hulu may make a dent in the market: Joost. I always take Henry Blodget's analysis with a grain of salt, but he makes an interesting point here.

Here are my previous thoughts on Joost.

Joost has not only a greater volume of content, but a more diverse library. However, that "fat" client is a real issue when it comes to online video. Get it to my TV Joost, and quick, before your buzz wears out.