[Confused!] CS 5000 Rlink

So whats the story on the cs5000 and the r-link? Ive been with out for a long time now. Is the r-link worth it? Is it going to go down often? Could service for it be stopped? Does anyone recommend a Cable De-scrambler? I need to do something.
Just do not want to waste any more money... Any helpful information would be great.
Rage.

good to see you again rage right now all stand alone fta are down due to convertion to N3..

but there some system that runs with I-links enther net the best you could do is some reading thru the forums to see what could be best if any or lets pray for the N3 to come out...