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    Probably mine too. While I love to collect equipment (if you could only see my collection of computers) my whole direction is to decrease cost (thus dropping Dish Network). I do look at the long-term implications. I can justify a $400 expense if I only have to pay $20/mo for the programming I...
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    But, according to Wikipedia, (Search DVB-S2) "As DVB technology gradually replaces older, proprietary MPEG transmission systems globally, it is likely that 4DTV will become obsolete by about 2010. There is no industry-wide timetable in North America for the conversion from 4DTV to DVB"...
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    Cafeteria Subscriptions

    Thanks for the quick reply! I'll check out your suggestions. The key issue, though, is: How do I convince my wife to allow an 8 ft dish in the back yard?:rolleyes:
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    I've recently dropped Dish Network due to the high cost/poor customer service, and am now living with DTV. Which, in general, is OK. But I miss CNN and HBO. Is it possible to subscribe to them directly without getting a Dish Network or DirectTV service? Which satellites are they on? What...