Netflix DVDs are going away

The news hit this past week that Netflix was exiting the DVD market.

For those that may not remember, or who never knew, Netflix started as a DVD rental service where you would use a Web page on the Internet to order movies on DVD.

Think about it. You used the Internet (Net) to order movies ("flicks"). Net, flicks. Net, flix. Netflix.

And you thought it was just for streaming.

Well, soon it will be. Reports came out this week that Netflix announced it's dwindling DVD service will go away:

While times have changed since our first shipment in March 1998, our goal has remained the same: to provide you with access to the broadest collection of movies and shows possible, delivered directly to your door, with no due dates or late fees.

As the DVD business continues to shrink, it’s going to become increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. In our final season, we’ll continue providing you the best service possible, all the way to the very last shipment.

I stopped using DVDs some time ago, and before they moved the DVD service to it's own Website. My Streaming Life has supplanted the need for DVDs. But I have to admit, I'll miss the service not being there, even though I've not used it in years.