We'll see. In general large institutions, which broadcast / cable television definitely is, don't change that quickly. IMO it will take a lot longer than Mike H's estimate of two years for broadband viewership to exceed traditional viewership.


>Actually I completely agree. The future of "TV" will be a la carte subscription offerings over broadband with some content produced for mass appeal and some very targeted at specific markets and all paid for with some kind of 'microcash'. The move to completely digital TV is the first big piece, fiber optic to the house will be part of it, wireless devices another part. Should be fun and it will definitely unleash great creativity and incredible profit opportunities as what was a very inefficient distribution model is swept away.
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>>>>With YouTube and MySpace you never need to look for the entertainment industry for creativity again.
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>>>Well, except for porn and sports. that should really be left to professionals ... <g>
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>>If you notice though, the major sports leagues (MLB, NFL, ect.) all have their own cable channels and websites for their content.
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>>A couple more years of integration between the two concepts and watching sports on broadcast television then will feel like you're listening to it on the radio today.