NEWS Sun Wins Java Injunction Against Microsoft
A Federal judge has issued a preiliminary injunction against Microsoft, preventing the software giant from "polluting" the Java standard. Microsoft may appeal. [Published 11/22/98, Written by News]
AOL May Buy Netscape! Sun Also Involved In Deal
America Online is in negotiations to buy Netscape, in a stunning move that could upset the balance of the technology landscape. Sun Microsystems also is reportedly involved. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
MS/DOJ Weeks 4 and 5: "The Problem is Your Witness"
Weeks four and five in the Microsoft anti-trust trial concluded with a setback for Microsoft complaints about the presentation of Bill Gates' deposition by the DOJ. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Nancy McPoland]
CDA II Halted by Federal Judge-Temporarily
A temporary restraining order prevents the neforcement of the new Child Online Protection Act, with the judge finding evidence that at least siome parts will be hekld unconstitutional. [Published 11/22/98, Written by News Staff]
Microsoft to Dump RealNetworks Stake
In a surprise to virtually no one, Microsoft announced this week that it would sell its ten percent stake in RealNetworks, developers of RealAudio streaming media software. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Nancy McPoland]
WebTV Spam-Block Catches Tripod, MSN and FutureNet WebTV's mail blocking grows to hundreds of servers, and even MSN and the state government of Texas has gotten caught in its net. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
WebTV's Funk Upgrade Released
WebTV released its latest server side upgrade, including new Explore, Kids Homepage, and a new search engine. [Published 11/22/98, Written by News]
WebTV Heads for 500,000
Anticipating the imminent signup of its 500,000th subscriber, WebTV has added new servers and has asked its network provider, Concentric, to provide it with increased capacity. Will churn stunt WebTV's growth? [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
FEATURES Net4TV Writers Give Thanks
Our writers take time to give thanks this holiday season for our many blessings. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Staff]
Put Some Flash in Your WebTV
Confused about animated graphics on the Internet, and what WebTV can do with it? Uncle Bob explains the common formats, and shows you which ones you can see on your WebTV. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Uncle Bob]
COMDEX 98: The Convergence in Your Living Room
As the computer market grows tighter, the PC makers are casting their eyes on your living room with some slick new goodies. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Andrew Lewis]
Everything Old is New Again
It's not just fashion that makes another round -- a favorite Internet legend about a "modem tax" panics the Net yet again. [Published 11/22/98, Written by WebTV Addict]
Your Own IRC Chat 7: The Ultimate Chat
Finally, the ultimate WebTV chaat interfaceÉ frames, no-reload room-changing, and a multi-server room changer. From here, you've got the code for the best chat on WebTV! [Published 11/22/98, Written by Diane Dumas]
The Zen of HTML:
The Way of the Browser
Seeking enlightenment about home page building? Dudette makes it simple with a series of gentle meditations that explores what HTML "wants" to do, and how to let it want to make your page great. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Dudette]
Terrific Tools -- With a Little Help From Our Friends
Uncle Bob gives us some of the many reasons WebTV users should be thankful this holiday season, we have some great friends who've developed terrific tools to extend the usability of our WebTVs. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Uncle Bob]
Tip O' the Week
Favorites getting unmanageable? Don't want to spend hours cleaning up your folders? Uncle Bob shares a nifty trick that will save you time and keep your Favorites neatly organized. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Uncle Bob]
Hideyoshi, Japan's Second Unifier: Part I
Tora continues his Feudal Japan Surfari series with the first of a two-part look at the life of Japan's second unifier. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Andrew Lewis]
A Drudge of a Surfari
Uncle Bob surfs the bad boy of the Net, the infamous Matt Drudge. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Uncle Bob]
COMMUNITY Meeting Harvey Zellman: The Man Behind Cabbage Patch
TheWatchman1 met someone in the hallway at work, and discovered that he is the person behind many of our favorite toys. He shares the conversation with this interesting man! [Published 11/22/98, Written by TheWatchman1 with Mynnk]
WEBTV with "WARP-SPEED"
Community Correspondent Gary Pugh profiles a recent winner of Dr. Draac's Award Site, Warp-Speed's HTML Help Site. Learn how Warp-Speed got started making homepages on WebTV, and hear a very special tale of a family reunion made possible by WebTV and the Internet community. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Garry Pugh]
Our Miracle Amy
A "miracle child" gets a new lease on life with the help of her WebTV! Join delphinium as she shares a mother's story of a true survivor. [Published 11/22/98, Written by delphinium]
John B. - A Rare Teen!
Meet a teen WebTV user who manages to fit a lot of help for others into an already crowded schedule. Michelle Ferris profiles Bobo100, a member of the HTML Help Alliance. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Michelle Ferris]
Tora: Behind the Scenes at Chat4TV
Our own Tora, AKA Andy Lewis, gets caught in the spotlight! Mynkk managed to get this very busy gentleman to sit still for a few questions about himself, and what he feels is the potential for WebTV. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Mynnk]
SKAT1 - Games Anyone?
Tired of searching for games to play on WebTV? Think there's nothing fun to do that doesn't require Java? Skat1 has spent countless hours finding all sorts of games for WebTVers, and even helped create a few! [Published 11/22/98, Written by Libby3]
John Glenn - Space Traveler and Senior Net Surfer!
Our Seniors correspondent surfs to find info about a very famous senior much in the news of late, John Glenn. George Coniglio profiles the vast amount of information available on the Internet on Glenn's latest ride. [Published 11/22/98, Written by George Coniglio]
Better Homes and Websites
Our tasty fare for the Thanksgiving issue includes some great music, small soldiers (from a small soldier himself) and large soldiers, too, plus Mars, historic VirginiaÉ and turkeys, of course! [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
The Thingy in My Cat
Modern technology has caught up with Uncle Al's cat, and it leads to a surprising adventure. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Uncle Al Schwartz]
Thanksgiving for a Hallowedding
Jules Posten returns to offer a seasonal tale of fate and the chain of coincidences that brought him and his wife together. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Jules Posten]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions Question of the Week: Wrong Way - 1
These users said "no" -- they felt that the "enhanced TV" was not why they bought it, and that WebTV should concentrate on the Internet features. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Wrong Way - 2
These users also said "no" -- they felt that the "enhanced TV" was not why they bought WebTV. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Moving On
These users felt that, if WebTV continues in its new direction, they may be moving on to another system. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Angry With the Change
A number of users were angry with WebTV's change in direction after they had purchased the box. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Saddened
These users were truly saddened by what they see as WebTV's current direction. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Competition Coming!
These users feel that WebTV is providing a nice open door for its coming competition, or are hoping that competition will change things. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Right Direction
A few of our respondents are happy with WebTV and the direction it is going. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: TV OK, but Don't Forget the Net!
A number of users like the TV features, but still don't think that WebTV is doing the right thing by putting them ahead of the Internet [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: So Much for LoyaltyÉ
Although some of these users understood why WebTV was going in this direction, they did not feel that the company was being loyal to its current subscribers [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Can It Satisfy?
These users feel that the current direction may attract new users, but may not satisfy all of them for long. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: WebTV Will Fail
A few users were quite concerned that WebTV would fail if they continued to pursue enhanced TV at the expense of the Internet. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Question of the Week: Other Comments
A couple of users suggested bug fixing before anything, while another wonders what to do. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Reasons for Dissatisfaction
One user explained the history of his growing dissatisfaction. [Published 11/22/98, Written by PovertyStricken]
Feedback: WebTV Tool or Toy?
A number of users commented on Kynzic's column. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Feedback: Spam Blocking
WebTV's blocking of domains from email continues to be a topic of high concern. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Microsoft Doesn't Understand Appliances
Can Microsoft even serve the consumer market with an appliance? GW doesn't think soÉ. [Published 11/22/98, Written by GW]
YOU May Not Be Who WebTV is Targeting
Just because it's not what YOU want doesn't mean there's not a market. [Published 11/22/98, Written by Richard Styles]
WebTV's mail blocking grows to hundreds of servers, and even MSN and the state government of Texas has gotten caught in its net.