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To: williamlp who wrote (177853)	5/8/2004 2:36:21 AM
From: tech101	Respond to of 186894

TV SHOULD USE IT OR LOSE IT The Federal Communications Commission is getting tough with broadcasters. BusinessWeek has learned that on May 13 the FCC is expected to consider a rule requiring that TV stations share underused UHF channels with developing wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi Internet access. The move could set the stage for wireless technology to bring high-speed broadband access to all corners of the country, rivaling services from cable and telecom companies. The FCC's stance is a big change. In 1996 lawmakers gave broadcasters additional airwaves for digital transmissions if they return their analog spectrum after converting to digital. But that transition has been painfully slow, and policymakers haven't held broadcasters to the deal. Broadcasters oppose the move because they say it could interfere with local broadcasts. The FCC is just getting warmed up. It wants broadcasters to go entirely digital by 2009 and return all the airwaves used for analog TV. "It's a dramatic shift that could clear precious air-waves for wireless broadband," says Michael Calabrese, with the think tank, New America Foundation. It's also a bold move in an election year to take on the TV industry. By Catherine Yang BusinessWeek, May 17, 2004

To: williamlp who wrote (177853)	5/8/2004 10:41:38 AM
From: Elmer Phud	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

William - That option they gave away has value, and the value it has is very measurable and easily sold for cash. I think you are avoiding the question. If the option has value (which I don't dispute) after giving it away then it must have had value before giving it away as well. Otherwise how can you suffer a loss on something that didn't exist? Surely value does not spontaneously come into being from out of nothingness. So where on the balance sheet does Intel record the value of unissued options?