It wouldn't work because of the frequencies involved. Reel-to-reel recorders are designed to record audio frequencies, which are pretty low frequency compared to video. The components used for the amplifiers and such are unable to handle the higher frequencies that carry a video signal. Its really all about bandwidth.:)
The FCC did not 'cave in to pressure' or roll back any deadline. The original mandate was for broadcasters to switch to digital by 2006, and this still stands. The article is talking about a NEW mandate for television manufacturers to include digital tuners in all their sets by 2007. Lets get the facts straight here....
At least they got the OS right, even though having Netscape as your only browser will not be the best Internet Experience!!
Everyone keeps bashing their decision to include Netscape as their browser. While Netscape is not perfect, I would like to know what they SHOULD have used.
MS Internet explorer? Only in fantasy land, since they are running Linux
Mozilla? They would never want to use a product still in beta
Opera? Perhaps, but its not as familiar to people.
Lynx? Yeah, right.
So, what SHOULD they have used? I think Netscape was probably their best choice.
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It wouldn't work because of the frequencies involved. Reel-to-reel recorders are designed to record audio frequencies, which are pretty low frequency compared to video. The components used for the amplifiers and such are unable to handle the higher frequencies that carry a video signal. Its really all about bandwidth. :)
-rowdygator
The FCC did not 'cave in to pressure' or roll back any deadline. The original mandate was for broadcasters to switch to digital by 2006, and this still stands. The article is talking about a NEW mandate for television manufacturers to include digital tuners in all their sets by 2007. Lets get the facts straight here....
-rowdygator
I agree totally, and here is some real data to back up your claim.
www.heartland.org/environment/jan01/unique.htm
Everyone keeps bashing their decision to include Netscape as their browser. While Netscape is not perfect, I would like to know what they SHOULD have used.
MS Internet explorer? Only in fantasy land, since they are running Linux
Mozilla? They would never want to use a product still in beta
Opera? Perhaps, but its not as familiar to people.
Lynx? Yeah, right.
So, what SHOULD they have used? I think Netscape was probably their best choice.