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The Great Wireless Auction raised $19 billion dollars for the U.S. Government. According to Wired, they're going to use it to buy converter boxes for people who don't have digital tvs.

The Great Wireless Auction raised $19 billion dollars for the U.S. Government. According to Wired, they’re going to use it to buy converter boxes for people who don’t have digital tvs.

Hmm. [Ars Technica]

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