1000 TV Channels on Your Computer??

I saw the ad. Oh boy, I thought. First of all, I'm cheap. Secondly I don't watch much TV. My rabbit ears get the major networks including Fox, plus two public TV stations. But it would would be nice to once in a while get the Discovery and the Disney channel and the like.

One time software purchase and no other fees. Well fortunately I did some checking around the internet. Sorry, no it is not the same as Cable TV. What you get is a directory of webcasts links from around the world with a bookmark system so you can find your favorite channels again.

Don't send money. Instead go to World Wide Internet TV www.wwitv.com . It is free (same type of channels as in the paid listings). As of today they have 1704 online TV stations listed. There are college broadcasts, local, government, religious stations, news, regional sports, music, cultural stations, and even watch NASA live. While the vast majority of the channels will be of the popular variety, you may find special interest broadcasts not otherwise available.

While some channels broadcast live, there are many that are "on demand". You can not only watch the news when you want, but can select which news items you want to see. Discovery has on demand webcasts that you can search through. Comedy Central Station is worth a look. Check out AFTV (USA) for 11 channels of old movies in various genres (but like TV you get whatever happens to be on).

No it is not the same as Satellite TV. But if you want news from New Orleans - you got it. If you have relatives in New Zealand or are planning to visit there, you can find out what's happening. Want to brush up on your Russian. Japanese, Vietnamese or whatever? There are stations from around the world.

Oh and yes, it is free.

Hilma Volk writes the "Free Stuff and other Cool Stuff" Blog, searching the internet for deals. http://get-the-goods.blogspot.com