I actually work for a TV company... might be able to give a little insight.
Most headends for hotels, hospitals and the like are comprised of a rack of STBs, each tuned to a specific channel. The output is modulated as an RF signal and combined with all the others, so the incoming digital signal is effectively converted to analog for redistribution on the local coax network.
So, if you're wanting to display more than 32 services, you'll need at least that many STBs at your analog headend. You'll also need to manage the infrastructure to distribute it to the six buildings, which would probably mean running underground cables underground, and if there is any sort of distance you'd need some RF amplifiers. You might be able to get around some of that using something like a slingbox over IP, but again, added cost.
Finally, there's the management aspect. What happens if a channel moves to another channel number? You'll have to retune the box. If a box goes down for any reason, you'll have to replace it as the channel will be knocked out. And one of the less fun aspects of managing a TV system is that people treat it as a utility... if it's down, expect to get a call, even at 3AM.
If I were you, I'd push your cable company to donate STBs in order to keep your relationship rosy. That way, no $3/month fee (which does seem wrong based on your agreement), and none of the buildout/management headaches.
"In November 2009, Xenophon labelled the Church of Scientology as a criminal organisation in a speech to the Senate. [42] This is clear evidence that he has very large testicles."
Unbelievable. Why would somebody making a sweet $34,000 after a mandated four-year education feel the need to supplement their income!
We're paying them a fair wage for their work. Salary, so the "extra time" they spend outside of school (like they need that!) lesson planning, well, that's figured in as well.
Those greedy bastards. Trying to afford things like food, housing and clothes.
BTW: Google ad as I type this is Want to Teach Special Ed? Noooooooooooo. Nooo! No. No sir! No, I do not. No. Thank you.
So if something is broadcast over the air, then it's public domain?
For instance: if you broadcast your SSN over an encrypted WiFi connection, and I hack in to sniff it out, then it's fair game for me? I have been wanting a new TV, so sounds good to me! You should have used better encryption. Or is it different if the entity being defrauded is an individual?
In my opinion, the fantastically stupid part of this is the original idea.
Don't think so. AFAIK, the A320 was the first Airbus fly-by-wire airplane, which was released after the A300. The A300's been around since 1969... don't think they've ever upgraded it to fly-by-wire.
So can we finally include mozilla source in our own projects?
If so, this makes things so much easier for all of us doing mozilla-based projects -- now, instead of saying "works with this nightly, get the devel headers from wherever you can find them, may not work with others" we can just package it all up in one. Ooooh, sweetness...
How long has it been since you've read about that wonderful law that is the DMCA? It's legal, all right. It might not be right, but it's legal. There's quite a difference.
What do I do, when it seems I relate to Judas more than You?
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Um, what? This gets launched on top of an Atlas...
I actually work for a TV company... might be able to give a little insight.
Most headends for hotels, hospitals and the like are comprised of a rack of STBs, each tuned to a specific channel. The output is modulated as an RF signal and combined with all the others, so the incoming digital signal is effectively converted to analog for redistribution on the local coax network.
So, if you're wanting to display more than 32 services, you'll need at least that many STBs at your analog headend. You'll also need to manage the infrastructure to distribute it to the six buildings, which would probably mean running underground cables underground, and if there is any sort of distance you'd need some RF amplifiers. You might be able to get around some of that using something like a slingbox over IP, but again, added cost.
Finally, there's the management aspect. What happens if a channel moves to another channel number? You'll have to retune the box. If a box goes down for any reason, you'll have to replace it as the channel will be knocked out. And one of the less fun aspects of managing a TV system is that people treat it as a utility... if it's down, expect to get a call, even at 3AM.
If I were you, I'd push your cable company to donate STBs in order to keep your relationship rosy. That way, no $3/month fee (which does seem wrong based on your agreement), and none of the buildout/management headaches.
Best of luck.
Awesome! I am superman!!
"In November 2009, Xenophon labelled the Church of Scientology as a criminal organisation in a speech to the Senate. [42] This is clear evidence that he has very large testicles."
I'm not in favor of vandalism, but LOL!
Unbelievable. Why would somebody making a sweet $34,000 after a mandated four-year education feel the need to supplement their income!
We're paying them a fair wage for their work. Salary, so the "extra time" they spend outside of school (like they need that!) lesson planning, well, that's figured in as well.
Those greedy bastards. Trying to afford things like food, housing and clothes.
BTW: Google ad as I type this is Want to Teach Special Ed? Noooooooooooo. Nooo! No. No sir! No, I do not. No. Thank you.
Pretty good with mustard, mayo and american cheese on white bread.
Indeed, and Italian will never be the same. Hooray for language!
That's enough for TENS of jobs, or even twice that if they invest in tech school graduates instead of so-called 'experts'!
Wa wa wee wa!!
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I beg to differ!
Ok... is it just me, or did the smaller pic look like a pumpkin goatse to anyone else?
Oh god... the interwebs, they've rotted my brains.
- Set up outposts
- Convert natives to Christianity
- Introduce fortified alcohol
- Rape and pillage
- Spread disease
- Profit!
I mean, it's worked in the past... granted it's been a few years, but it's a pretty solid plan.No shit. I remember back in '99 trying to figure out how to get E to be halfway responsive on my brand new P2!
How things change... though the next release still isn't out yet.
Had the same thought, that'd been pretty l33t to own :)
For instance: if you broadcast your SSN over an encrypted WiFi connection, and I hack in to sniff it out, then it's fair game for me? I have been wanting a new TV, so sounds good to me! You should have used better encryption. Or is it different if the entity being defrauded is an individual?
In my opinion, the fantastically stupid part of this is the original idea.
Could somebody tag this 'assholes'? =P
May I suggest going here?
Anything is possible at ZomboCom! The only limit is your imagination! And if that's not uplifting, I don't know what fking is!
...who else has lost the "Post Anonymously" box?
And does anyone have any idea why?
It's from the director of Bad Taste. How could it not be good!
Don't think so. AFAIK, the A320 was the first Airbus fly-by-wire airplane, which was released after the A300. The A300's been around since 1969... don't think they've ever upgraded it to fly-by-wire.
Come on now.
Are you actually going to advise Special K to upgrade to WinXP? On his POS? The thing can hardly take the strain of 98!
So can we finally include mozilla source in our own projects?
If so, this makes things so much easier for all of us doing mozilla-based projects -- now, instead of saying "works with this nightly, get the devel headers from wherever you can find them, may not work with others" we can just package it all up in one. Ooooh, sweetness...
I think I'll go have a drink to celebrate!
I'm just glad not to hear Dave Matthew's "Crash" anymore.
Well, I'm glad to see that the conspiracy kooks are alive and well. I was beginning to get worried after nearly a week and no theories.
Can't be legal, eh?
How long has it been since you've read about that wonderful law that is the DMCA? It's legal, all right. It might not be right, but it's legal. There's quite a difference.
What do I do, when it seems I relate to Judas more than You?