NEWS Tidbits: Techno-Trivia
From the sublime to the ridiculous, the Internet encompasses it all. From saving lives to dirty-word domains, "Netiquette" makes the legal books, and Microsoft wins a legal battle but can't get a $200 Million break --it's all here in our weekly roundup of Internet News. [Published 07/18/99, Written by News Staff]
Broadband Access? A Chance to Tell the FCC
Should the FCC allow ISPs to use the local cable lines, or should the cable companies alone be able to use them for Broadband Internet services? Here's a chance to raise your voice and express your opinion to the FCC. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
WebTV Users Make a Difference
Too often we hear people say, "It doesn't matter what I think." Not true. Users can and do make a difference. See how user activists have approached their problems with WebTV's service, and how some users have changed the course of WebTV and Philips-Magnavox. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Dexter]
WebTV Cuts Cost to Near $50, Microsoft Subsidizes Box Makers
WebTV is slashing prices of buying a WebTV Classic to the bone. But even at $99 nobody should be making any money on it, except retailers. And under $99, even they should be losing their shirts. So who's making up the difference? You and Microsoft. Will their subsidy pay off? [Published 07/18/99, Written by Dexter]
WebTV Test Results for United Kingdom No Surprise
WebTV trials in the UK have yielded some test data that shouldn't surprise anyone (but maybe WebTV.) But will they get the message? [Published 07/18/99, Written by News Staff]
Microsoft Eyes "Internet Tracking Stock" That Could Include WebTV
As an enormously profitable software company, Microsoft has seen its stock continue to soar. But its money-losing Internet properties -- including WebTV -- pull down earnings and stock price. So why not cash in on the Internet buzz with an Internet "tracking stock"? [Published 07/18/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
The Buzz: The Spin Doctors
Agent 007 reports on the latest spin out of WebTV -- and that they're catching up to AOL in at least one way. [Published 07/18/99, Written by G. Nat URL VII Agent 007]
FEATURES Contest Continues for Creative WebTV Scripters!
Are you a creative WebTV programmer? Are you doing neat things with HTML, JavaScript, Perl or CGI? Whether it's a cool game, a useful tool, or just something for fun, you've got until our next issue to enter the URL of your best script, and be a winner in our Net4TV Voice Script Contest! [Published 07/18/99, Written by TipTup]
Net4TV Introduces JavaScript Taipei
Looking for an addictive, fast-playing game? Net4TV introduces Taipei in the Net4TV Game Center. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Cinema Samson
Our roving film correspondent tries out the new Spike Lee film SUMMER OF SAM and finds it vibrant, chaotic, and compelling--but not for kids. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Ali Yazid]
Net4TV Voice Presents: FITNET
Celebrate the ice cream cone, take a lesson from a bumblebee, and go the distance for a friend, all while staying fit and healthy with our daily inspirational messages and fun facts. Oh, yeah... Take a hike! [Published 07/18/99, Written by Tim Lane]
First Look: The New Magnavox Classic
Is there a "New Classic" in your future? Murph has had a chance to take the new Magnavox MAT965 for a spin and offers his first impressions. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Murph]
No E for me, Please!
One of our readers took a good look at what the bargain-basement EMachine really has to offer. The conclusion? Not as good a deal as it sounds. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Anonymous]
Protect Your WebTV Access
Your WebTV account could be "hijacked" (access blocked or stolen) if an ex-friend or roommate knew your personal information. Follow some simple precautions to keep yourself and your account safe. [Published 07/18/99, Written by WebTV Addict]
A Topsite CGI, plus Faster Loadtime
A page that updates itself and brings more and more traffic? Our ADH-HH Crew offers how-to tips for CGI without having to learn scripting, and tips for faster loading of your homepage, too! [Published 07/22/99, Written by The ADH-HH Construction Crew edited by eric b. krigger]
Y2K Surfari
Are you headed for the bunker come New Year's Eve, or merely partying like it's 1999? Uncle Bob checks out Y2K-related websites in this Surfari, and finds they range from serious, to silly, to down-right scary. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Uncle Bob]
Surfari: The Apollo Legacy
Andrew Lewis takes us on a Surfari of the Apollo legacy, and explores the wonder and history of our greatest space achievements. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Andrew Lewis]
The StormBreaker Saga!
Torg and
Zo‘, trapped in an unfriendly future, are separated. Torg's a Warlord, and
Zoe's in a cage waiting for execution. Call that fair? But wait, she's got
one more shot.É [Published 07/18/99, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY Frank's World of Sports
Frank and his wife Nell have made a "production" line of webpages, with Nell as the director and Frank the producer. From Seniors to Sports to Space, you'll have a great time visiting. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Bea Happy]
Wait a Minute Mr. Postman!
Don't ask this postman where your snail mail got to, but do stop by his pages for prose, poetry, personal Christian beliefs, and patriotism. Community Correspondent Fiona Grape visits with the WebTV Postman, Moxnix. [Published 07/18/99, Written by fionagrape]
PHOTOPOINT HELPS WEBTV
A computer user with a free photo album website discovers WebTV when users ask him to make his site more WebTV-friendly. Now he's a big fan of WebTV and its users, and is committed to continuing to support WebTV use of his site. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Ruthie]
Justina: The First Lady of GREENJACKETS
The "Diva of WebTV" is a tireless helper and HTML assistance provider to scores of hapless new WebTV users. On her website and through mailing lists, Justina helps find graphics, answers questions and lends a helping hand to all who ask. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Linda Anderson]
A Real Jewel
Jules is a professional Tejano musician and an amateur magician, as well as an avid WebTV user. RC catches up with this busy guy between tours and chats about WebTV, magic and music. [Published 07/18/99, Written by RC]
Better Homes and Websites
No matter what your musical tastes, this issue's Better Homes will bring you hours of listening pleasure. Plus, a tour of the magnificent desert near Las Vegas, a terrific graphics site. and some information you really need to know about the dangers of pesticides. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Chien Gets Cheezy!
Take a leaf from the Chien Cookbook, and make some cheezy main dishes, sides and desserts that will have your family believing in the Great Power of Cheese. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Nancy McPoland]
An Open Letter to WebTV
Sandy Erlichman shares the letter she wrote to WebTV management with strong suggestions on how WebTV needs to improve its treatment of its users. WNI's answer, so far, is an autoresponder. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Sandy Erlichman]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions What were you doing 30 years agoÉ Man on the Moon
Rexy remembers seeing the moon shot in person, and the events of the day we walked on the moon. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Rexy]
The Day We Walked on the Moon
Bob Wallis offers his memories of that eventful day. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Bob Wallis]
Memories of a Six-Year-Old "Space Nut"
Scott Hoagland recollects the exictement of a six-year-old who wanted to be an astronaut. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Scott Hoagland]
It Seems Like YesterdayÉ
Susan's entire family gathered around so that they could "tell our grandchildren." [Published 07/18/99, Written by Susan Andrews]
The View from Turkey
Nancy McPoland's family was in Turkey and had no TV, but they joined in by Armed Forces Radio. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Nancy McPoland]
The Day the Universe Changed
Dudette was speechless for the only time in her life. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Dudette]
How Being Online Changed My Life: Love Stories
We asked you how being online with WebTV had changed your life -- these readers met some very special people who have become the loves of their lives [Published 07/18/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Changed My Life? It's Given Me One!
Tom Darling says the Net has more than changed his life, it's given it back to him! [Published 07/18/99, Written by Tom Darling]
Finding My Brother
Sunflower used WebTV and the Net to reunite with her long-lost brother! [Published 07/18/99, Written by Sunflower_58]
Boycott WebTV Advertisers?
Frustrated by WNI's privacy issues, JaxRed wonders if this would get WebTV's attention. [Published 07/18/99, Written by JaxRed]
Cautions About Discounted Classics
Leon Schwartz offers a caution that the discounted "old Classics" may not be such a good buy. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Leon Schwartz]
Yahoo Wants Your Credit Card
Kathy Davis finds Yahoo using a strange excuse to get to her credit card number, and offers her experience and cautions. [Published 07/18/99, Written by Kathy Davis]
Come to Alt.Discuss.Homepage.Opinions!
Two members of this fun new newsgroup invite you to join their community! [Published 07/18/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
As Soose Sees It: Pets vs the Internet
Soose finds that living with pets and the Internet creates some interesting tension in the household. Who's winning? [Published 07/18/99, Written by Soose]
Voice Mail
Some of the mail we've received since our last issueÉ [Published 07/18/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
