NEWS GVU 10th Survey Wants To Hear From You!
The most respected survey on the Net is up for its 10th round, and it's a great opportunity for WebTV users to add their voices to the continuing study of Internet usage and how it is changing our lives. [Published 10/25/98, Written by News Staff]
Faceoff: Microsoft Anti-Trust Trial Opens
Accusations and counter-accusations flew as the landmark anti-trust trial Microsoft v. DOJ opened this week. We wrap up the first week's action in the event that's been called "The Trial of the 21st Century." [Published 10/25/98, Written by News Staff]
CDA II Already in the Courts
The Child Online Protection Act, signed into law just this week, has been already been challenged by civil liberties groups as unconstitional. Suit was filed by 17 plaintiffs including the ACLU and major media outlets. [Published 10/25/98, Written by News Staff]
View on News: WebTV Remodels
Periodically, we like to take a lighter view at some of the news events of the week. So we've invented View On News, an infrequent, but snarky look at an event or person in the news. This time, we take a look at WebTV's new home page. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Squib Boy]
WebTV Blocking Email From AT&T, Other Major Online Services
Haven't heard from your mom? In an effort to fight spam, WebTV is blocking email to WebTV users from some of the largest Internet providers, including AT&T, PSINet, and UUNet. In trying to protect you from unwanted advertising, they're making WebTV users incommunicado with much of the Net. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
WebTV is Watching You
WebTV users were surprised by an admission by Steve Perlman that the units were collecting personal data about their TV watching and surfing habits and uploading it nightly to WebTV. [Published 10/25/98, Written by News Staff]
FEATURES WebTV.Users Newsgroup Declining? A User's Report Offers Analysis and Recommendations.
Does it seem to you that the WebTV.Users newsgroup has become less helpful? That there are more repetitive and off-topic posts, and fewer good pieces of information? WebTV user Gerry Chester was concerned, and created a report for WebTV management to show them how they could do better. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Gullibility Virus Rampant Among Internet Users
WebTV Addict has an important announcement!!! You must read this column immediately!!! There's a dangerous virus making the rounds of the Internet, and even WebTVers are susceptible!! Don't delay!! Read nowÉ [Published 10/25/98, Written by WebTV Addict]
Your Own IRC Chat: Part 5 - Fixing the Plus Audio Bug
Does your WebTV Plus lose its audio connection in chat? Diane Dumas has found the bug in the latest upgrade, and shows you how to fix the problem in your chat custom interface. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Diane Dumas]
How to Use the Transloader
Confused about transloading? Let Uncle Bob hold your hand. He'll explain everything you need to know to have the spiffiest home page around, running fast and legal with everything in your directory. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Uncle Bob]
Law and the Net: Privacy
Data is being collected on you, and you have very little say as to who's doing it and how it's used. We look at the state of privacy laws, and the reason that you need to write to your Congressman about them. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Dudette]
The Romance of Food and Wine
Canadian WebTV'er and winemaker Richard Reichert takes us on an epicure's delight in this toast to the fruit of the vine on the Net. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Richard Reichert]
Halloween Surfari
Uncle Bob takes a tour of the spooky side of the Internet, and shows us what you can find online to get ready for the Halloween season. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Uncle Bob]
COMMUNITY The Gift That Keeps Giving
What do championship snowmobiling, missing children and WebTV have in common? They're all passions of a very uncommon WebTV user. Meet SunnyHunny in this profile by smlfry. [Published 10/25/98, Written by smlfry]
The Hallowe'en Fold
Master Origami artist Sy Chen has graciously allowed us to publish his Pumpkin Fold so that you too can experience the joy of Origami for Hallowe'en. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Sy Chen]
Outrage69 - RingMaster and Chat "On-Air Talent"
Outrage69 is one of WebTV's original purchasers, and has expanded to become a graphics guru and talk show host! Meet this outrageous young man in Community Editor Catherine Kelley's profile. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Catherine Kelley]
Gary Marks - A Man of Many Talents
This bass player and poet received a college scholarship for his home page! Join Libby Sinclair as she profiles a WebTV user who loves art, music and WebTV. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Libby Sinclair]
George Casey: Let George Do It
When it comes to printing with WebTV, George can do it all. Meet this "Printing Guru" in mynkk's profile, and get some useful advice about making the most of the WebTV/printer combination. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Mynnk]
Miss Pita's Domain Honored by Dr. Draac!
Looking for Hallowe'en images to dress up your web page or email? You need to get to know Miss Pita -- creator of wonderful images for all WebTV'ers! [Published 10/25/98, Written by Anne Watters]
Origami: "Know When To Fold Them"
Seniors are folding up left and right, but it's a good thing, because they're learning origami. Our Seniors Correspondent George Coniglio treats us to a look at how the ancient paper-folding art is making a comeback at his Senior Center -- brought together by a unique world-wide WebTV link! [Published 10/25/98, Written by George Coniglio]
Better Homes and Websites
Our Better Homes are family-oriented this time, with a wonderful children's site (by a four-year-old and her grandma), support for families with twins, and some tasty cooking that runs in the family! [Published 10/25/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions Question of the Week: Censorship, No!
These WebTV users are opposed to censorship by government or WebTV, and many point out that it is the parents' role to supervise their children. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Voice Mail
>Here is a sampling of some of the other comments and letters we've received since our last issue. [Published 10/25/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
