In yesterday’s Globe, Hiawatha Bray writes about the switch from analog to digital television set for February 17, 2009 for all TV’s in the U.S.

“The majority of TV viewers, who subscribe to cable or satellite services, won’t see any difference. But those with older TVs and rooftop or ‘rabbit-ear’ antennas could lose TV service altogether unless they buy converter boxes to keep their old TVs working or purchase new sets.”

KRQE in New Mexico published a “Digital TV FAQ” for more on the topic.