NEWS Patent Uproar Causes Amazon to Call for Reform
Amazon.com fired the latest volley in its patent battle against the world. This time the target is the Federal government with Amazon president Jeff Bezos calling for patent reform. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice News Staff]
Tidbits: Even More
"e-zonia" voters move into the record books with e-ballots; Yahoo! blocks access to competitors' content;Sony selling WebTV online; and DoubleClick does double take. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Microsoft To Challenge Game Consoles With X-Box
Microsoft has revealed that it will challenge Sony, Sega, and Nintendo for the game machine market
when it releases its own console, code-named the X-Box, in the fall of 2001. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice News Staff]
WebTV Suspends Offending Banner Ads
Following a flood of customer complaints and e-mail protests, WebTV halted e-mail banner ads that struck its users as invasive and confusing. Users are asking: Will the ads come back? [Published 03/12/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
USER ALERT: E-mail Signature Hack
Net4TV Voice has received numerous reports from users whose e-mail signatures have been "hacked." Find out how you can protect yourself and help us find out more about it. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Brian Bock]
Sony Launches PlayStation2 in Japan
Sony broke its own records with presales and looks to have a record breaking first month, selling 1.4 million PlayStation2 game consoles. It's more than a game machine -- it's Sony's play for the center of the entertainment center. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice News Staff]
The Buzz: X-Plans
Nat has a spy in the Microsoft X-Box meeting, and he learns that what is said in public
might not be the whole story -- especially where the Internet is concerned. [Published 03/12/00, Written by G. Nat URL]
WebTV Flood Virus Attacks Newsgroups; WebTV Says It's Not a Virus
Net4TV Voice has learned that a combination of "wtv-tricks" codes has been used to create a virus which exploits unsuspecting users to flood WebTV's newsgroups. The virus self-replicates by altering signatures and posting wildly in newsgroups, destroying ongoing discussions. [Published 03/16/00, Written by Brian C. Bock & Laura Buddine]
FEATURES Advanced Editor In PageBuilder
If you've tried to build a homepage using WebTV's PageBuilder, you've probably wished you could have greater flexibility in the way your pages look. Now, Beth Candy shows you how to make your page look exactly how you want. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Beth Candy]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 52
Albert Einstein often went on walks to stimulate his thinking; it will do the same for you. How about a 5 minute walking self-talking break every morning and focus on the positive results you want for that day? [Published 03/12/00, Written by Tim Lane]
World Wide Web of Deceit: Hoax Report
This issue we'll look at a was-true-but-not-now prayer request, a call for action that isn't much help, and a truly serious news report of a virus that's sweeping the nation...don't be a victim! [Published 03/12/00, Written by WebTV Addict]
Featured Site: GENDEX
Are you searching for your roots? Gene Blueblood has found a great search tool that might be just what you need. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Gene Blueblood]
Preparation, Directory Security & Color Selection
3 tips from the ADH-HH folks: 1. Before you start your webpage, put together an outline. 2. Learn to protect your directories from unauthorized entry. 3. Build a beautiful (and easy) color cube. [Published 03/12/00, Written by ADH-HH Construction Crew]
Review: ReplayTV Personal TV Recorder
ReplayTV promises to make recording your favorite TV shows easy, with pause of live shows, instant replay, and custom channels so you'll never miss your favorite show. Does it deliver? Find out all you need to know before you buy. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Weird Geological and Meteorological Happenings
A few years ago my Father experienced weird problems with the ground shifting, the earth tilting, summer snow and other unexplained events. Why isn't anyone looking for answers? [Published 03/12/00, Written by Dusty Brand]
Surfing Shamrocks, It's St. Patrick's Day!
While you're wearin' the green you might as well check out some of the special St. Patrick's Day sites on the Internet: everything from food to crafts. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Sluggy Freelance: The Love Potion
Well, the demons have managed to drive off the flower breathing dragon by boinking it in the nose. Of course, there may be moreÉ Meantime, Kenny tells Gwynn how to create a love potion. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY Worf - A Klingon? Maybe! You Be The Judge!
Worf started out on a computer making small webpages. One day his modem shorted out, so he went out shopping. As he was browsing at Sears he discovered WebTV. Now he enjoys creating audioscopes and has over 60 on his site. [Published 03/12/00, Written by BabyDoll]
Classy Keechi aka Joanne-Pers!
Once a steadfast reader of 'historical' romance novels, mainly ones that took place in the 'Old West,' she could finish one in two days. But not anymore - because now there's WebTV. And when you stay up all night online, well, it doesn't leave much time for reading! [Published 03/12/00, Written by Catherine Kelley]
Chien Cooks Up a Community At Net4TV!
Looking for good food, fun, and fellowship? The Chien Cooks have moved to Net4TV's forums, and you're invited to share your recipes and friendship! [Published 03/12/00, Written by Dudette]
Robin's Place Really Rocks!
This lady has been busy! She has poetry, children's sites, games, music and stories, help sites, backgrounds, gifs and recipes. Robin says it's like a reference section at the library. [Published 03/12/00, Written by BEEBOPHOP1]
KAM'S More Than Just A Big F-KEY Saver!
Her husband bought her a WebTV to keep her company while she was recovering from a near fatal illness. Now she has a great site with links to everything you need to build homepages. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Master-Dunc]
Naji Melton
This young woman has managed grocery stores, worked as a secretary, did a stint with in-home sales, worked as a bartender and spent time as a YMCA lifeguard! Now that she's not working outside the home, she spends a great deal of time on the WebTV she loves! [Published 03/12/00, Written by Warp-Speed]
Dave_TV: Who Has The Last Laugh?
No longer a newcomer to WebTV, this young man is quite capable of helping out his fellow webbers and loves doing so (in between working 2 jobs and going to school). From him you will not only learn the various HTML tags, but also how to use them. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Linda Anderson]
Better Homes and Websites
This issue's Better Homes take you on tour -- of a site dedicated to St. Patrick's day; a page with links to help in your search for family history; a site full of great graphics of all kinds; a web page to teach you to use Image Magick; and a site created in the kitchen with tips, recipes, and diet suggestions. [Published 03/12/00, Written by RainSong]
Chien Cooks! St. Patrick's Day Feasts
'Tis St. Patrick's Day and anyone can be Irish - just wear a bit 'o green and cook up some of these delicious Irish dishes! [Published 03/12/00, Written by Patricia Kirton]
Whither goes WebTV?
Entering their fourth year on WebTV, Gerry and Anne Chester are concerned about the changes, and the lost direction they perceive. [Published 03/16/00, Written by Anne and Gerry Chester]
Does the Web Cause Loneliness?
Ever since the Internet arrived on the scene the naysayers and soothsayers have been diametrically opposed in their views of the impact on human society. Here are some of the concerns. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Ginger]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions WebSurfer Pro / ZipLink Billing Fiasco
He bought a WebSurfer Pro, then returned it 4 days later. Now, 2 months down the road, the problems continue. [Published 03/12/00, Written by David R Beatson]
The "Poster Children" and the Media
NeMAK considers how the media can create and change his (and others') view of hackers,
and WebTV's development efforts, too. [Published 03/12/00, Written by NeMAK]
Domania - Solution to Remote Loading
Mark L. points out that there is a place where WebTV users can build, and can remote-load graphics and audio for email sigs. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Mark L.]
Posting with a Wry Sense of Humor
Lugh offers a tongue-in-cheek report on what he's learned about posting in newsgroups. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Lugh]
The Respect That We Deserve
Eric Maietta feels that WNI should give its paying users the respect that they deserve. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Eric Maietta]
DishPlayer - Remedy Needed
Charlie feels that DishPlayer owners have been cheated, and that a remedy is needed. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Charlie]
What WNI Didn't Consider
Sandy feels that WebTV didn't consider that the email banners could drive users away. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Sandy]
My Free Month?
Kathi has had the same problems as one of our last issue's writers. What about her free month? [Published 03/12/00, Written by Kathi]
Did WebTV Have a Meltdown?
Last Wednesday, we heard from a number of WebTV users about the service not functioning properly. These are three emails we received. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
What We Want From WebTV
A number of users comment on WebTV's direction and alternatives. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
The Email Campaign
A number of WebTV users copied us on their posts and emails that
organized the campaign against the email banner ads. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
More Email, Chat, and Connections Problems
WebTV users are reporting more problems with email, sig hacking, and chat. Are you experiencing any of these? [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Email Banners - The Users' Reaction
Within minutes of the email banners going up, mail poured into Net4TV Voice. Here's a sample. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
More on the GeoCities Story
We received a number of comments and a couple of questions about our story on the Yahoo! GeoCities TOS sweep. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
WebTV's "Free Offer"
We received a couple of comments and a useful website after our "2 Months Free Offer" story. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
Voice Mail
Some of the other email we've received since our last
issue. [Published 03/12/00, Written by Net4TV Voice]
