NEWS Controversial New Intel Chip Debuts, but May be Halted
Intel rolled out its new Pentium III chip, but one of its enhancements has privacy advocates and security specialists concerned. A serial number hard-wired into the chip designed to add security to e-commerce may allow hackers and others access to too much information. [Published 02/28/99, Written by News Staff]
US West, NCI to Announce Settop Telephony Service
Network Computer Inc. and US West are expected to announce a new settop box that will combine television, telephone and broadband DSL. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Net4TV Voice News]
eBay Faces Investigations From the Goverment and Microsoft
eBay, the online auction house, is being investigated by the Federal Government for possible illegal transactions made on its site. Also, eBay drops firearms sales and faces software piracy problems with Microsoft. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Voice News Staff]
SpamBusting Update: Send a spam -- go to jail!
Send a spam -- go to jail! Virginia tops Washington's law with a new measure that even makes some types of spam a felony. [Published 02/28/99, Written by News Staff]
MS/DOJ: Winding Up Before Recess
It's been a long 17 weeks of trial, and as it got close to recess, the kids got crankier, with even the judge losing his temper at one point. Dueling email, OEM restrictions, and accusations of sabotage, it's all been in the trial this week. Join us as we wind up our current coverage. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Nancy McPoland]
TCI @Home Retreats After TOS and Privacy Protest by Users
TCI's @Home users braced for battle against the cable modem operator over revised terms of service they felt undermined their privacy rights. Bowing to user pressure and media coverage, TCI rescinded the agreement. [Published 02/28/99, Written by News Staff]
FEATURES Bill's Games Caters to WebTV Users
Tired of seeing "that's the type of information that WebTV can't use" when you try to access popular game sites? Here's a welcome relief -- Bill's Games welcomes and caters to WebTV users! [Published 02/28/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
There ARE Alternatives to Alt.Discuss
Many WebTV users are telling us that they prefer to find a place outside WebTV's firewalled alt.discuss groups to post with their friends. Ray of the Magical Digital Road explains why his group set up their own forum, and how you can do it, too! [Published 02/28/99, Written by Ray (Magical Digital Road)]
ADH-HH Tips & Tools: From Basics to Same Page Navigation
The ADH-HH Construction Crew starts a continuing series with a great set of Homepage tips for WebTV'ers of all levels of experience! [Published 02/28/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Your Own IRC Chat #8 - Frames-Free!
Diane Dumas returns with her continuing series on how to make your own custom IRC chat for WebTV. Basic Chat 8 has all of the goodies of Chat7, but without the frames that cause WebTV some current problems. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Diane Dumas]
Finding Your Friends (and Even Enemies) Online
Looking for a long-lost love? How about that college rommate who still owes you $100? You don't need a Private Eye -- the web makes a lot of sleuthing easy. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Nancy McPoland]
You're Looking For What?
Uncle Bob went on a surfari to find a few specialized databases to help you find what you're looking for in Internet Searches, and got distracted. Check out what he did find, you'll be enlightened and entertained. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Uncle Bob]
Worldbeat Woman: An American in India
American singer Sarah Ingraham has truly crossed cultures. After years of specialized vocal training in India, she is now bringing the "ghazal" and other popular Indian music to a whole new audience in the United States. Come and join us on a surfari through this amazing artist's life. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Lindsey Page and Kate Young]
The Gwynn/demon story has been the most
involved since the Vampire Storyline! But now it
comes to an end. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY REUNION-579th AAA (Anti-Aircraft Artillery) 1943-1946
A WebTV user is soliciting your help to find members of a WWII unit for a reunion. Check it out, and pass it along! [Published 02/28/99, Written by DocTech]
"Angel Unaware"
smlfry visits with Noreen Fogeson (aka "Cruisecrazy"), a courageous lady who devotes her time to educating web surfers about disability and Multiple Sclerosis, a disease she's suffered from for many years. [Published 02/28/99, Written by smlfry]
The Bald One of Brooklyn, the Musican of WebTV!
"V", a new writer for Net4TV Voice Community, debuts with a profile of "The Bald One of Brooklyn," or TBOOB, as he's known. This musician and WebTV user has one of the largest collections of MIDIs around! Meet TBOOB, and visit his pages for all the latest sounds. [Published 02/28/99, Written by "V"]
Saying Thanks...V's Way
One of our new Net4TV Voice correspondents, ~rexy visits with V, who is also a new correspondent. Meet this military veteran, HTML help wizard, and Titanic fan. [Published 02/28/99, Written by ~Rexy]
Shortcake Cooks Up Some Help
Warp-Speed introduces Allisa, AKA Shortcake, one of the hardest-working WebTV users around. From HTML and gifs to fuzzies and unicorns, you're sure to find something to delight you on this lady's many pages. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Warp-Speed]
Better Homes and Websites
Our Better Homes this week include some of our long-time favorites, and some new ones that have already made into our favorites. The new ones include a WebTV-made jump site, a step-by-step Image Magick tutorial and a terrific Titanic site, plus three more that have many, many fans in the WebTV community. Feast! [Published 02/28/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Chien Cooks Up Some More Treats!
More tasty goodies, and some more wonderful people from "the best cooking newsgroup on the Net," alt.cooking-chien! This tastes like a match made in heaven, where WebTV'ers and PC'ers can share. Enjoy! [Published 02/28/99, Written by Dudette]
The Anniversary of All
Confused about the Millennium? Uncle Al adds to the confusion -- he points out that we've already missed it! [Published 02/28/99, Written by Uncle Al Schwartz]
Voice Mail: WebTV Is Watching You
Quite a number of readers tapped into the archives this week, and our story WebTV Is Watching You was what they were reading. We had a number of comments about this hot topic. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
The Darkm'n: Let's Stop the Hate.
Dexter's column about hate online brought this interesting guest column by The Darkm'n. [Published 02/28/99, Written by The Darkm'n]
Thanks for WebTV
Joel Bret is thankful for the experiences that his WebTV has brought him. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Joel Bret Morehead]
Hate Online
Elizabeth also had some feedback for Dexter about hate online. [Published 02/28/99, Written by Elizabeth]
