----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Thompson" <thompson_at_new.rr.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 5:18 PM
Subject: Semi OT: Tech TV goes gamer?
>
> Does the "gamer" lifestyle include classic computers or are we unlikely to
> see Sellam on there again?
>
> Comcast Agrees to Purchase TechTV
> Thursday, March 25, 2004
>
>
> Comcast recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire
> TechTV, a cable network focused on cutting-edge technology and the impact
of
> technology on daily life, from Vulcan Programming Inc. When the deal
> closes, Tech TV will be merged with G4, the Comcast-owned television
network
> devoted to video games and the "gamer" lifestyle.
>
>
http://www.fuckedcompany.com/
All 285 TechTV employees fired, maybe they are just breaking their contracts
to rehire them at minimum wage. For the most part gamers lust after the
latest and greatest equipment, and maybe a few old school systems and
consoles.
Received on Fri May 07 2004 - 16:32:57 BST