No procedure currently exits to acquire and charge for additional channels. Even if a procedure were established, it would represent yet another duplication of the efforts already undertaken by several other units. Many cable television channel providers are transmitting their signal digitally. Some encourage redistribution on a campus data network to be viewed using computers. Further investigation into redistribution over the data network is needed.
Recommendations Establish a virtual digital multimedia server based on open standards.
It should support modular cross-platform text, graphics and video content, and provide extensive indexing, searching, accounting, and authentication functions. It should also closely integrate existing access procedures for non-digital media. Initiate a formal investigation into the conversion from multiple cable TV systems to the data network for redistributing locally originated content and commercial television channels. Website designed by Erica Fickett . 2000 University of Florida, all rights reserved.