In 1984, the Betamax decision began one of the most revolutionary changes in the history of technology. The coming Supreme Court case involving Aereo may arguably be more important. The implications for both business and the consumer will be considerable.
At issue is Copyright Law, and what we know as "free TV". If the answers were simple, it is unlikely that the issues would have risen to the level of the Supreme Court.
At present, the users of "free TV represent about 15% of those who watch TV, the remainder going to Cable and Satellite or other forms of controlled delivery.
At further issue, but not in hearings is the usage of the "cloud"... which has already put at risk the business of storage drives and other electronic devices.
Just a heads up for those who might be interested in following a momentous legal decision in the making.
In the final analysis, it is unlikely that we will be materially affected in the pocketbook as a result of this, but overall, there is the possibilty that competition in the marketplace, could have new meaning.
At issue is Copyright Law, and what we know as "free TV". If the answers were simple, it is unlikely that the issues would have risen to the level of the Supreme Court.
At present, the users of "free TV represent about 15% of those who watch TV, the remainder going to Cable and Satellite or other forms of controlled delivery.
At further issue, but not in hearings is the usage of the "cloud"... which has already put at risk the business of storage drives and other electronic devices.
Just a heads up for those who might be interested in following a momentous legal decision in the making.
In the final analysis, it is unlikely that we will be materially affected in the pocketbook as a result of this, but overall, there is the possibilty that competition in the marketplace, could have new meaning.