Sorting Through the Analog to Digital TV Mess

H_Fisher writes "CNN offers an article from Fortune magazine, giving a look at the problems surrounding the mandatory switch from analog to digital TV in the U.S., now slated for 2009. 'Managing this transition -- which will render about 70 million TV sets obsolete -- will be not be easy,' Marc Gunther writes. Among the problems: millions of American households without cable or satellite access will lose free access to news and weather along with the rest of their broadcast fare. Uncle Sam's solution? 'Yes, the very same federal government that is cutting back on college loans and food stamps will soon be issuing TV vouchers' - $1.5 billion to help U.S. households buy new digital TV equipment."

Re:Oh come on now!

[Anonymous Coward]

You forgot to ask him why he hates America. HTH

Oblig. Simpsons

[truthsearch]

Television announcer: Your cable television is experiencing difficulties. Please do not panic. Resist the temptation to read or talk to loved ones. Do not attempt sexual relations, as years of TV radiation have left your genitals withered and useless.

Re:Why is this a problem?

[SnapShot]

Yeah, don't pick on television. As you can see from Tassleman's post, television helps us develop our intellect and debating skills. We all are more informed and useful citizens and members of society thanks to TV.

Re:Damned if you do, damned if you don't

[Anonymous Coward]

I thought the government was about to outlaw digital-to-analog conversion?

RenaissanceDOT

[Anonymous Coward]

"80 years ago people were expected to read Shakespear in the 4th grade, now we (MAYBE) get into it by high school. We've been dumbed down folks, and if you don't think TV played a large part in that, well, you watch too much TV..."

Or read too much Slashdot.

Re: ! increasing as much as planned != cutting bac

[TheDefenistrator]

Can we get dictionary voutchers for the parent?