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To: tech101 who wrote (66)	9/11/2003 11:39:57 AM
From: Ron	of 152

FCC adopts plug-and-play rules The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to make cable television and new television sets more compatible, with the goal of promoting the rollout of digital and high-definition televisions. On a 5-0 vote, it approved the new technical and labeling standards, which seek to allow digital cable signals to flow seamlessly into TV sets without the need for a set-top box. Companies want high-definition sets with this "plug-and-play" technology available next year. To watch cable on a plug-and-play TV, consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service. The cable and electronics industries agreed in December to make their equipment work together. The plan needed federal approval. Associated Press SFA is one of the companies affected by this. They say it will not hurt their earnings longer term. Stock is trading lower today..

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