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  • Cisco acquires Scientific Atlanta....

    NEW YORK --

    Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest network equipment maker, said Friday it agreed to acquire cable-television technology company Scientific-Atlanta Inc. for about $6.9 billion.

    Cisco is paying $43 a share for Scientific-Atlanta, one of the largest makers of set-top boxes for television programs and movies-on-demand. That is a 3.7 percent premium over its closing price on
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    My cable company uses Scientific Atlanta for digital cable and PVR, etc. They suck. Their software is full of bugs and glitches.
    P.S. You've been Spanked!

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    • #3
      well now you can bitch to Helevetia

      .. Rogers Cable? .. mine uses Motorola stuff, not that I have it
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      • #4
        Originally posted by schmosef
        My cable company uses Scientific Atlanta for digital cable and PVR, etc. They suck. Their software is full of bugs and glitches.
        Hehe, especially the PVR'S!!!

        I can't wait to see how things will develop following this new acquisition.
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        (you heard from me first!)

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        • #5
          Originally posted by tjalfe
          well now you can bitch to Helevetia
          Who's Helevetia???
          Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Helevitia
            Who's Helevetia???
            I thought that was your evil twin, the cable guy?
            We have enough youth - What we need is a fountain of smart!


            i7-920, 6GB DDR3-1600, HD4870X2, Dell 27" LCD

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            • #7
              Yeah, the Rogers boxes from SA are garbage. I have the HD (non-PVR) version. It has the feature that shows the current channel in a small windows when you're viewing the program guide, but when you're watching an HD channel, it doesn't work. Just shows a black box. Piece of cheap junk, and they charge $12.95/month for it.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by schmosef
                My cable company uses Scientific Atlanta for digital cable and PVR, etc. They suck. Their software is full of bugs and glitches.
                Then it should fit in fine with Cisco
                “Inside every sane person there’s a madman struggling to get out”
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                • #9
                  no comment
                  Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice.

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