NEWS Tidbits: Just A Few Stories More
Thomson postpones its WebTV/TV, and AOL-TV appears in Germany and then disappears again. Philips dusts off an old infomercial, a 30-year vaporware is finally released, and if you can't do wiretaps, how about wireless taps? [Published 08/01/99, Written by News Staff]
Net4TV Voice Debuts Full Text Search!
Searching for information about WebTV, what you can do with it, and the wonderful
community of users? It just got a lot easier to find, as Net4TV Voice introduces
full-text search of the Net4TV Voice article archive. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
WebTV's "Spam Filter" Turns Out To Be No Filter At All
When WebTV users raised Cain last winter over WebTV's spam-fighting campaign that blocked their friends' and families' email from many other domains, Phil Goldman promised "we're working on spam filters so you can decide for yourself what mail you want to block." WebTV has finally released them, and they turn out to be nothing at all. Literally. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Microsoft Employee's Attempt to Discredit AOL Backfires
In the latest chapter of the Microsoft/AOL Spy vs. Spy saga, a Microsoft employee matches wits with a security expert and is revealed as a fraud. But is AOL guilty of breaching their users' security? Microsoft says "Yes!" [Published 08/15/99, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Not Quite News
On the horizon, a few stories that we think are worth following for future developments. From satellite launches to itty-bitty computers, it's a look at Things To Come. [Published 08/15/99, Written by News Staff]
Tidbits: Surfing Snippets
Sega dumps Dreamcast mastermind, TV sues Tivo, Microsoft looks good next to the IRS, and our WebLog will make your head spin. It's all here in our roundup of short takes and general goofiness. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Voice News Staff]
Study Shows WebTV at <2% of Browser Market, MSIE Leads Netscape 3:1
A study of Internet browser usage released this week showed WebTV users make up less than 2% of the Internet traffic, with Microsoft's Internet Explorer holding an enormous lead over rival Netscape. The study may not accurately reflect Internet traffic, though, critics say. [Published 08/15/99, Written by News Staff]
Buzz: The Intern
Agent 007 is on the mend. In his place, he sent Archy the intern to find out all the crunchy rumors about WebTV's e-mail security problem, the over achieving Spam catcher, and nauseous newsgroups. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Don Marquis]
FEATURES VBScript Brings VBlocks to Net4TV Game Center!
WebTV users who enjoy arcade-style games now can play one of the most addictive games of
all time -- VBlocks, inspired by the classic monster hit Tetris. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Tips and Tricks
More neat tricks have come our way from our fellow WebTV users -- how to get "unstuck" from pages
(especially those like newsgroups posts that have RAMs), another way to get your pictures out of your
email so you can transload them into your website directory, and the end of TV commercials (if you
want)! [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Searching for Lost Treasure
Dreaming of dollars? Like to have a few extra bucks to spend? It may be out there just waiting for you. Rainsong tells how to search the Internet for unclaimed cash that may belong to YOU! [Published 08/15/99, Written by RainSong]
Resources for Readiness: Preparing for Y2K
If you haven't started thinking about what to do to protect yourself from possible Millennium Bug disasters, the US Government has a website that's a great starting point for information on getting ready, and how to avoid Y2K-related scams. [Published 08/15/99, Written by WebTV Addict]
How To Search Net4TV Voice
Step by step, how to get the most out of searching on Net4TV Voice. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice Staff]
The Compleat Search
Get the most out of your searches and increase your odds of finding what you want. Net4TV Voice has put together this topic guide from our previous search coverage. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Voice Staff]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 37
Surf healthy, appreciate the diversity of humankind, question what you know, and celebrate votes for women, all while staying fit and healthy with our daily inspirational messages, fun facts, and historical observations [Published 08/15/99, Written by Tim Lane]
E-Z Organizing With Templates & A Few Nifty
Tricks
Organize your home page with templates, and cut your work in half! Plus, auto-emailing to let you know you've had a hit, saving pictures for later transloading, and keeping crumbs out of your keyboard. Our Construction Crew shows you how! [Published 08/15/99, Written by ADH-HH Construction Crew]
Sluggy Freelance: The StormBreaker Saga
Torg and Zo‘, reunited on the battlefield after the demon K'Z'K received the
Book of E-ville, now quest for the Book of Gud to defeat the demon. But the
Bard wasn't paying close attention...and that weird Ferryman of
Yffi--doesn't he look familiar? [Published 08/15/99, Written by Pete Abrams]
Eclipse '99: The World's Event
It was the early hours of Wednesday morning, August 11, and though much of the US was
asleep, around the world people assembled to participate in the last total solar eclipse
of the Millennium. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Net4TV's Eclipse '99 Chat Event
A special event came together to create a unique and most fun evening of "by the users" interactive TV! [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
COMMUNITY Janice Keen: Love from Alaska!
Take a virtual tour of Alaska with Janice's magnificent pictures and links--there's even a webcam to show you the famous Northern Lights. BeaHappy chats with this Alaskan native and learns all about Janice's slideshow and homepage. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Bea Happy]
Some Gifs and an Angel
It started as a simple quest for an email graphic, but now, three years later, has grown into a WebTV users' resource for images--and a wonderful community project to help children get the things they need. Fiona Grape meets up with Nancy, proprietress of Nancy's Gif's, and the caring founder of Santa's Angels. [Published 08/15/99, Written by fionagrape]
The Gest Family
Whether you know them as Gifshoppe, Gifs, or the Gest Family, this husband and wife team of WebTV users are a creative duo with one of the best "jump points" homepages we've ever seen--and AD-HH agrees, awarding them Newbie Homepage of the Month for May. Join Catherine Kelley as she profiles this super couple. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Catherine Kelley]
Chatting It Up With Lady-Chat-A-Lot!
This chatty lady, AKA Momma Nightowl, uses her WebTV so much that she keeps a spare box and keyboard in reserve just in case of disaster--not being able to chat via email with all of her many, many friends. One of our true WebTV heroines, Momma plays mother hen to a host of WebTV users. Take a deep breath and join Catherine Kelley as she tries to keep up with this busy lady! [Published 08/15/99, Written by Catherine Kelley]
Techniguy: The Sky is Not the Limit
He's a technical kind of guy, hence his user name, and has been associated with computers since long before the PC came along. Now he's addicted to the ease of using WebTV, his family can't get him on the phone, and his cat's thinking of filing for divorce. Datatyme interrupts Techniguy during a busy day's surfing and learns all about this member of AD-HH Homepage Helpers. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Datatyme]
The Deliriously Cracked Up Internet
Adult WebTV users can have a rollicking good time at Im-Delirous's hilarious website, which is chock-full of Adult-oriented humor. Send the kids out of the room and join Bob Angle as he takes a walk on the (slightly) weird side. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Robert L. Angle]
Better Homes and Websites
This issue's Better Homes take you on tour -- of the historic city of New Orleans, and the graceful country of Thailand. If you're building your web page or looking for some great animal GIFs, we've got two great sites in the collection. And, for when you're feeling snarky, it's Anti-Social Land and the truth about where your pants have disappeared to. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL The Experience of the Eclipse
Knut Eichhorn, our visitor from Germany who produced the Net4TV Chat event, offers his narrative of the feeling of the Eclipse. [Published 08/15/97, Written by Knut Eichhorn]
[Published 08/15/99, Written by Dudette and Dexter]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions Generation Next
Our new Teen correspondent, Alexandria Green, joins Net4TV Voice with a look at the Generation Gap of today, and some great links for teens and young people to get involved in their communities. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Alexandria Green]
The F.A.Q.s
You've got questions -- we've got answers -- and some of our answers even match
your questions! [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Left By the Wayside
Geoffrey Woolverton feels that WebTV has left a few things by the wayside. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Geoffrey J. Woolverton]
An Open Letter to WebTV
Rev. Randy Parrish feels that WebTV's decision to add a $5.00 per month surcharge for electronic funds transfer is truly stupid. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Rev. Randy Parrish]
A Cruel Charge
JaxRed feels that WebTV's surcharge is cruel and unreasonable -- and indicative of the reason that WebTV is losing so many customers. [Published 08/15/99, Written by JaxRed]
Letter to Phil Goldman
Eric Maietta sent this letter to Phil Goldman; he's wondering if the "enhanced TV" fixation isnŐt an attempt to send WebTV users to Microsoft PCs. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Eric Maietta]
Some Dish About DISHPlayer
Mystery Man dishes some dirt about WebTV's newest toy, the DISHPlayer. Customers are fuming over poor service and reported new charges-- and calling WebTV Customer Service to no avail. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Mystery Man]
More Rants and Raves
Some more of the feedback, positive and negative, from our readers about the WebTV experience. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Rants and Raves
We love it. We're not happy. The rants and the raves from our readers [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
The Bank Draft Surcharge: It Makes Me Want to Cry
We reported on WebTV's plan to charge $5.00 per month extra to have the WebTV payment deducted from your bank account, and we're still getting a lot of mail about it. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Voice Mail
Some comments from our Voice Mail since our last issue. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
How Being Online Has Changed My Life
We love to hear stories about how being online has changed our users' lives. Here are a couple we got this week. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Moonwalk Memories
We've continued to receive interesting memories of the first moonwalk, thirty years ago last month. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Space and Race
Lindsey recalls the Space Race--and the differences in her perception of the importance of it all. [Published 08/15/99, Written by Lindsey Page]
