[mythtv-users] Comcast to drop analog cable

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Jun 15, 2008, at 7:06 PM, Mark Knecht wrote:

> On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 6:39 PM, Mark Covington <markcov at gmail.com>  
> wrote:
>> Yeah its the switched video that's the kick in the teeth.  I have  
>> no doubt
>> that my shows will still be available somehow / someway and MythTv  
>> will
>> survive just fine.  I just like the fact that my box is working  
>> just fine
>> now and I'd rather not change since it works.  :-D
>>
>> Mark
>>
> I agree, but that's 2010, and it's only true if it really happens. Not
> to worry right now. I suspect Comcast will continue to have to meet
> customer's needs or else they don't get paid. I'll drop 'em like a
> rock when I have a good alternative in the SF Bay Area.

 From what I have read on this list, Astound delivers all of their  
programming unencrypted. Even premium channels.
I opted for DirecTV and awaiting HD-PVR support in MythTV. :)