The problem (for us, the consumer) is that when your the only show in town you can basically do what you like. The problem (for them) is that any monopoly based on technology is built on sand. They're only a "new method of entertainment delivery" invention away from irrelevance.
Ten years from now they wont be in the dominant position. They'll either have competition for their product or will have to make huge changes to that product. Whichever it is we'll be better off.
Exactly. It's why Rupert is so against the NBN. It will kill Foxtel.
Agree cookie. I'd happily pay $30-$40 per month for six months of the year to watch the footy, but I refuse to pay ~$70 when I don't want all of the crap that comes with it.
Nice innings from Clarke and a handy knock from Smith to assist him...3 for 300 is a good start and we need to push onto 500 as this is a good batting strip. Real good chance to win this test IMO if our bowlers can fire up and knock England over for 300 or less..
I believe there's a bit of rain forecast which would just be our luck.
