Re: Cable Companies, was Re: Cable TV Descrambler $20.00

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From: Scott
Date: Fri, 07 Jun 1996 00:00

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buckweat@ecst.csuchico.edu (Outta Here!) writes:
>> 
> As for why anyone would want to buy their own descrambler, the answer is
> simple: to save monthly rental charges for the box that the local
> provider gives you.  Even though rental charges are low compared to the
> overall service, if you consider paying these charges over a long term,
> say five or ten years, buying a legitimate desrambler is cheaper in the
> long run.  For some people, such as myself, the desire not to give these
> companies more money than is absolutely necessary plays into it as well.
> ;)
> 
Another reason for wanting a descrambler is, I already have
a remote to control my tv with, what do I need with another
converter/remote supplied by the cable company.
Scott

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From: Scott <grtscott@direct.ca>
Subject: Re: Cable Companies, was Re: Cable TV Descrambler $20.00
Date: 1996/06/07
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