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The days of the television could possibly be numbered. Statistics show that individuals are spending an increasing number of time in front of their computers, that may soon replace the trusty TV as the nation's number one form of entertainment.
As the potential of web video happens to be apparent, but it not until recently that it has begun to match more traditional visual entertainment when it comes to quality.
And the fact that computers offer so much more are making them an increasingly popular way to watch TV shows. Rather than waiting with bated breath for the next episode of your favorite see full series, or ruing the loss of an episode missed, you can have it all on demand at the web.
The mention of watching TV shows and films on the net still can still have some connotations of shady practices for example torrenting pirated material and poor quality products. Conversely, that is changing fast and internet TV is hitting the mainstream.
With fast connection speeds and technologies for example DivX you can watch top quality television and you will do it with a clear conscience.
Television networks have come to recognize the opportunity of the net as a medium for broadcasting television shows. Networks like NBC, ABC and CBS enable you to stream TV shows if you have missed them on television. They are often posted on websites about one day after it airs on tv.
This really is ideal if you miss an episode while you can go back and watch it any time. In contrast, these streams are really popular and also you may experience bad lag while attempting to stream the show if it aired recently. Shows usually stay online for about per week and are only available to United States Of America residents.
Another option is Peer to Peer TV (P2PTV). The emergence of web pages for example joost.com has made these a popular choice for watching TV online. You will normally have to download a special client to watch these as the technology is similar to torrenting. Unlike torrenting the content is streamed, and not downloaded onto your hard drive so you may experience some lag at peak times.
It really is now also possible to stream live television as it happens. Like P2PTV you may need a client to do this and since it is live, shows are not available on demand. These services are specifically popular for live music and sporting events.
The web being what it's, there are many options for watching TV shows and movies online. Torrenting clients are hugely popular however the legality and ethics of this practice are questionable, which is a notorious way of infecting your computer with viruses. Many TV shows are also available to stream from 'unofficial' sources, but again this practice is questionable.
