First Post

...of 2008 that is. Only 366 days to go until the end of the year, time to get going on your yearly plans.

Let's start with some news from 2006. That was the original year when analog TV was supposed to be done. However, it really looks like it will finally happen in 2009.

For quite a few years I was rather annoyed by the government's plan to supply converter boxes to those who needed them. I wasn't sure that television should qualify as a basic need that should be assumed to be provided by the government. Actually, in this day and age (probably aided by the fact that I don't have television service) I think the Internet is a much more valuable and basic need. As a matter of fact, that's where I watched the 2007 countdown live from New York.

Back to the point, it turns out the the cost of converter boxes is just a cost of business associated with the government's overall plan. That cost is a drop in a bucket compared to what they intend to make by selling off the returned analog frequencies.

Thus far, they have attempted to implement this whole process by providing silly $40 coupons to people who request them, up to 2 per household. I say if you have any need for this at all, go take advantage of this offer.

The site appears to be having issues today, but here it is for reference.