http://tlf.disqus.com/The Technology Liberation Front is the tech policy blog dedicated to keeping politicians' hands off the 'net and everything else related to technology.enWed, 28 May 2008 23:18:22 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/01/02/act-now-for-free-tv-and-subsidized-dtv-boxes/#comment-1453002Very nice site. I am looking forward to more on the subject of DTV.Digital TV Converter BoxWed, 28 May 2008 23:18:22 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/01/02/act-now-for-free-tv-and-subsidized-dtv-boxes/#comment-1452999The National Council of Power Strip Manufacturers is probably behind this one, to encourage people to have to plug in a box plus a TV instead of replacing the TV.Don MartiThu, 03 Jan 2008 18:11:15 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/01/02/act-now-for-free-tv-and-subsidized-dtv-boxes/#comment-1453000On behalf of the NAB, I can tell you with certainty that we are not lobbying for an extension of the analog cut-off date. Broadcasters are eager and ready to proceed with the transition. Powering two streams can be very expensive, especially for small market television stations.ScottWed, 02 Jan 2008 16:26:38 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/01/02/act-now-for-free-tv-and-subsidized-dtv-boxes/#comment-1453001The server appears to be busy at times, but with persistance the page loaded. I'm in for two. No cable here. All analog TVs.<br><br>I think your sarcasm is unwarranted. There are plenty of folks whose lives don't revolve around television, who have perfectly good analog sets, and who shouldn't be forced to upgrade simply because the government wants to sell spectrum. This is one of the few government programs I approve of. Thankfully the government is not actually manufacturing the converter boxes. Then we really would be in trouble.ericWed, 02 Jan 2008 15:00:36 -0000