Could Comcast deal change TV as we know it?

Federal regulators wouldn't approve the deal if they thought that millions of people would lose free TV.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2009-12-04-comcastqa04_ST_N.htm

Web-TV Divide Is Back in Focus With NBC Sale

“Hollywood needs a toll collector,” said Todd Dagres of the venture capital firm Spark Capital, and “Comcast can play the part because online video will erode traditional cable.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/business/media/04hulu.html?_r=2&src=twt&twt=nytimes

The Real Reason Brian Roberts Is Buying NBC

Say what you will about how media moguls will never learn: Comcast CEO Brian Roberts isn't an idiot.

http://www.businessinsider.com/henry-blodget-the-real-reason-brian-roberts-is-buying-nbc-2009-12

Comcast-NBC deal shows future is in content

GE would retain a 49 percent stake, with the option of unloading half its stake in 3½ years and all of it in seven years.

http://www.siliconvalley.com/latest-headlines/ci_13921068