Bert, What was long a given in the FCC thinking was that the cable companies would be the "STB" for 85% of the viewing public. John Shutt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx> > In other words, the role of STBs to convert ATSC > signals into signals compatible with existing TVs has > long been a given in FCC thinking. I've not seen any > proof that the FCC changed its mind or is in bed > with CE manufacturers. > > Bert ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.