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K. B. (hotmail.com@lis2lis2) wrote in alt.video.digital-tv:
> <http/www.nytimes.com/2005/05/06/technology/06cnd-tele.html?ei=5065&en=d3112e78e35d1c94&ex=1116043200&partner=MYWAY&pagewanted=print&position=>

Fascinating quotes:

"Without a 'broadcast flag,' consumers may lose access to the very best
programming offered on local television," said Edward O. Fritts,
chairman and chief executive of the National Association of
Broadcasters.

Since NAB doesn't include ABC, CBS, NBC, etc., just what "very best
programming" in HD is offered by PAX, Univision, MHz, etc.?

Dan Glickman, president of the Motion Picture Association of America,
offered similar warnings. "If the broadcast flag cannot be used,
program providers will have to weigh whether the risk of theft is too
great over free, off-air broadcasting and could limit such high-quality
programming to only cable, satellite and other more secure delivery
systems," he said.

So, now we again get somebody who doesn't speak for ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.,
claiming that "CSI", "Desperate Housewives", and "Lost" (some of the
highest rated programs) will move to cable. I'm sure ABC (which is
bleeding cash right now) will agree to that.

Or that "According to Jim" and "Hope & Faith" are high-quality and need to
be protected.

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i know, classic, right?

hmmm, now maybe there'll be a rash of McHale's Navy piracy...

actually, thing i'm most psyched about is that now even HDTV should be
accessible through my Orb account (www.orb.com)

won't really matter on my PHONE, 'course, but having HDTV access to my
usual shows from my lapper while i'm stuck in a motel in
who-knows-where... most excellent.

you checked it out?

 

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montale127@yahoo.com wrote:
<snip>
>actually, thing i'm most psyched about is that now even HDTV should be
>accessible through my Orb account
>
>won't really matter on my PHONE, 'course, but having HDTV access to my
>usual shows from my lapper while i'm stuck in a motel in
>who-knows-where... most excellent.


I see no mention of HDTV on ORB.