NOVEMBER 23, 2004 SPECIAL REPORT: TV, TODAY AND TOMORROW Why TV Will Never Be the Same Digital technologies mean more than just sharper pictures. Here's a look at three major trends they'll make possible The 1977 fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was more than a colossal battle between two legendary heavyweights. "The Thrilla in Manila," shown on HBO, was the first live satellite broadcast over cable TV. It heralded the beginning of cable as a new standard that could one day replace the broadcast model. Twenty-seven years later, analog cable will finally make way for a new champ -- digital TV. Though only 13% of homes will have digital TV by the end of 2004, according to the Consumer Electronics Assn., which expects that number to reach 65% by 2008. Three major tech trends will fuel this adoption: broadband Internet, wireless home networking, and high-definition broadcasting -- all of which will pave the way for entirely new possibilities in TV. Old bulky sets won't be the only thing that's out of date. The way everyone watches TV, listens to music, or looks at photos will never be the same again. Here are three big trends to watch: ... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2004/tc20041123_3292_tc184.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.