Editor’s Note: The following story is excerpted from PC World. The Today@PCWorld blog has more information on analog-to-digital TV issues. Do you still get your TV reception via rabbit ears or a ...

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Greensboro, NC -- In 8 months, the analog signal used to transmit television pictures since its invention, are going away. If you're watching us over cable or satellite, you won't have to do a thing.

Are you ready for the nation's transition from analog to digital television on Feb. 17, 2009? If not, you need to act now so you don't wake up next year to a snowy screen and a lost TV signal.