NEWS AOL Backs Out of MLM
After signing up distributors for as much as $495, AOL abruptly cancelled a Multi-Level Marketing Program for AOL memberships. Did it discover the FutureNet experience? [Published 02/14/99, Written by New Staff]
Buy.com Thinks You're Worth More Than Margins
Has Buy.com got a deal for you? E-Commerce site thinks that your eyeballs for advertising may be worth more than making any money on the items it sells. Will this work? [Published 02/14/99, Written by New Staff]
Can You Really Get A PC for Free?
We heard all of the buzz about free PCs, so we put nothing in our pockets and went shopping. Guess what? There's no such thing as a free lunch -- or a free PC. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
USA Networks and Lycos Marriage Plans Doomed?
Barry Diller had a great idea -- combine the USA Networks with Net power Lycos in a combination that would create an e-commerce powerhouse. But investors were disappointed -- will Diller sweeten the deal? [Published 02/14/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
How "Cool" Is Microsoft? Will It Compete with Java?
Microsoft is reportedly evaluating an alternative to Java, known as "Cool." But will the company really think it's cool to free developers from Windows? [Published 02/14/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
FEATURES Digital Living Room: xDSL
The future of your digital living room will be paved by broadband. In this installment, Dexter shares what he knows about xDSL, broadband Internet from your telephone company. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Dexter Davenport]
A Gift From the King of Hearts
Francis Ow is known as the "King of Origami Hearts," and he offers a wish of "Peace and Harmony through Origami" to the readers of Net4TV Voice with two original designs for wonderfully simple and elegant folded hearts. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Francis Ow]
Homepage, Sweet Homepage
Looking to move in to your very own "Home On the Web?" Jeff Thomas shares some tips to help you make it a smooth move. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Jeff Thomas]
His Royal Jester
In celebration of Black History Month, Betty Green researched one of her childhood heroes, and learned that the 99-year old "Leroy" from the early sitcom Amos 'N'Andy is still going strong. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Betty Green]
WWW of Deceit: Safe in Cyberspace
Don't become a statistic! Protect yourself from cyberstalkers (yes, they're real, and nasty) with a few simple precautions. It IS a World Wide Web of Deceit. [Published 02/14/99, Written by WebTV Addict]
WebTV FX! Fun With Gradients!
Do you like this cool gradient background? Dudette shows you how to use this great WebTV special effect that can add spice to your page and email without an extra second's worth of download time! [Published 02/14/99, Written by Laura Buddine]
Oh Where Oh Where Have the MIDIs Gone?
Some popular MIDI sites have closed down because of copyright issues, and many more are threatened. There's even more that the copyright laws are taking away. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Laura Buddine]
Celebrating Black History
Black History is many stories of Americans of African decent.. a diverse people who have helped shape the Americas both north and south. Join Talullah Dancier on a Surfari to celebrate Black History Month! [Published 02/14/99, Written by Tallulah Dancier]
A Chocolate Muse
You may want to grab the last of the Valentine's candy before venturing on this surfari with Uncle Bob. Guaranteed to tickle your sweet tooth, this romp through the many chocolate-related websites on the Internet will leave you starving for more...chocolate, of course. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Uncle Bob]
ItŐs ValentineŐs Day at sluggy.com and a demon is in love with the idea of subjecting the world to evil. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY Poverty Stricken - The WebTV Tool Man
If you want tools, this guy is the WebTV users' equivalent of Sears! Join Libby3 as she visits Poverty Stricken for a look at a terrific resource for everyone. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Libby3]
The Fair Maiden
aidMarian has built the definitive page for Real Audio lovers, not once, but twice! Warp-Speed visits with this music-loving lady, and gets the gossip on a blooming Internet romance, as well. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Warp-Speed]
Bunngee Paul: Life at the Top
Not one to let what he calls a "small inconvenience" slow him down, Paul spends a lot of time outdoors enjoying the natural beauty of Las Vegas, where he makes his home. He still manages to find time to use and enjoy his WebTV, and has created a marvelous website about the natural attractions in his area. Mynnk caught this busy gentleman in a rare free moment, and finds out about his life and interests. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Mynnk]
From the Star Trek Experience to WebTV Experience
Meet Robin50, one of our newest Net4TV Voice correspondents. Kynzic trapped this somewhat shy lady and persuaded her to share her thoughts about writing, Star Trek, and WebTV. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Kynzic]
Useful Websites for Seniors
Just because WebTV is a lot of fun doesn't mean it can't be very helpful in your daily life and activities. Our Seniors correspondent George Coniglio has a round-up of sites that Seniors can use for getting information, solving problems, or finding an online community . [Published 02/14/99, Written by George Coniglio]
Better Homes and Websites
Our Better Homes this issue includes a great chat resource, some excellent tools for home page builders, a seasonal tribute to Justice Thurgood Marshall, a WebTV singles club, and a lovely little "Koffee Shop." [Published 02/14/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
WebTV Users Cook Up A Community!
Looking for a home on the Net, a group of WebTV'ers colonized a moribund newsgroup and the result has become one of the tastiest communities around! Hungry for food and fellowship? [Published 02/14/99, Written by Dudette]
The Free Sample
Uncle Al ruminates on a free sample of "new original" Pringles he received, and wonders how sucrose polyester could ever be passed off as food. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Uncle Al Schwartz]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions Hyper What?
Just what's so controversial about HTML in this Internet Age? Uncle Bob looks at the incompatibility issue. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Uncle Bob]
Watchman Offers Graphics For WebTV'ers
The Watchman1 wants to give back some help to the WebTV community that helped him. What can he do? 3D! [Published 02/14/99, Written by TheWatchman1]
How Did I Feel? I Bought A PC
Riger Hart explains why he bought a PC, and why he feels that WebTV is going the wrong way. [Published 02/14/99, Written by Roger Hart]
Voice Mail!
A sampling of our mail and feedback since our last issue [Published 02/14/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
