NEWS Part I: Microsoft/ DOJ Anti-trust Ruling
Read Part I of the judge's ruling in the Microsoft anti-trust case. [Updated 4/3/00] [Published 04/03/00, Written by Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson]
Part II: Microsoft/ DOJ Anti-trust Ruling
Read Part II of the judge's ruling in the Microsoft anti-trust case. [Updated 4/3/00] [Published 04/03/00, Written by Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson]
Part III: Microsoft/ DOJ Anti-trust Ruling
Read Part III of the judge's ruling in the Microsoft anti-trust case. [Updated 4/3/00] [Published 04/03/00, Written by Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson]
SegaNet Offers Online Gaming, Free Dreamcast
Sega is clearly making up for lost time with the agressive marketing of the Dreamcast. Can they come out ahead? [Published 04/09/00, Written by James Waters]
Chat Transcript: Talk City Informs Hosts About Changes
Talk City held a chat the day before their plans to ban custom IRCs and clients was announced to the public. Find out what Talk City told their staff. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Talk City]
Tidbits: This Snark's Not for Hunting
A chair with WebTV built in, a $99 DVD player that connects to the Internet, the Queen gets richer, QuickBooks software is homesick and here comes the Lord of the Rings movie (next year). [Published 04/09/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
WebTV Explains Checking Account Surcharge
WebTV is tacking on an extra $5 for some users who chose to pay their bills with electronic funds transfers from their checking account. We wondered why. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Staff]
"Guilty!" Judge Declares Microsoft Anti-trustworthy
The judge in the Microsoft anti-trust trial has made his ruling, causing Microsoft stock to tumble. [Updated 4/3/00] [Published 04/09/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Netpliance Reneges i-opener Offer; Hackers Cry "Foul!"
Once "hackers" found an easy (and inexpensive) way to convert the i-opener to a real computer, the company fought back by changing the specs. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Silicon Valley Confidential
How did the decisions really get made about the IRCs? It pays to have a G.Nat on the wall in Silicon
Valley. [Published 04/09/00, Written by G. Nat URL]
FEATURES Net4TV Presents: FITNET 54
Discover for yourself how physical activity can be the number one energizer in your life. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Tim Lane]
Prying Eyes: Privacy on the Web
Just when you thought your privacy might be safe on the net, more stories surface to prove it isn't. [Published 04/09/00, Written by WebTV Addict]
Border Backgrounds, Text and a Unique Sidebar
Stop that text from running over the border! And while you're editing, here are some suggestions to make life easier. Plus, we have a unique sidebar! [Published 04/09/00, Written by ADH-HH Construction Crew]
Hoax Report: Don't Delete This
Yes, Braedon was ill, but now he's just fine and Spunkball doesn't exist except in someone's weird imagination. Don't be misled by these hoaxes. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Heritage Burning
Two fires, decades apart, have destroyed a number of historical records from the 1890 Census and the NARA. At least one is of suspicious origin. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Gene Blueblood]
Curl Up in Front of the Screen
E-books are very different from the printed books we are familiar with. You can't fold their pages or fling them in exasperation but you don't need to go to the library, either [Published 04/09/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Audio Chat: Talk City Explains
Talk City's Director of Community Operations, Bruce Dembecki, joined Chat4TV staff Dexter and Dudette for an hour to explain the recent situation at Talk City. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Staff]
SCAM ALERT! The Census Scam
"Census taker" calling on the phone and asking for your information? It's a scam -- don't let yourself be fooled by crooks. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Nan Brown, Submitter]
We're sorryÉ
Due to a bug in WebTV's transcoding system, this game no longer works on the original Classic. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Staff]
Voice Mail
Our mail has mostly been about TalkCity this week, but we have received some other mail. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Our Readers]
Talk City Talk
This is just the tip of the iceberg, but its a representative sample of mail we received about TalkCity. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Our Readers]
Sluggy Freelance: Missing!
Pete is taking some time off to spend with his wife and brand new daughter, so other talented artists are helping out. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY Steve: Slo or Fast?
They bought their first WebTV so their daughter would have Internet access for school work. Now they have one of their very own. [Published 04/09/00, Written by BabyDoll]
CC's Wonderful Tools and Gifs
Rene is constantly meeting new people on-line. Being on WebTV is like being part of a family. They all pull together in time of need. [Published 04/09/00, Written by BEEBOPHOP1]
Randie - A Visit to Sunflower's Garden
One short hour of venturing into the world wide web only served to whet her appetite, and fueled her curiosity about what this tool could do for her. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Nelson]
Ed Simmons Ain't No Hockey Puck
Ed is one of the best friends a WebTVer can have - a real treasure of Southern California. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Bill Johnson aka Le Fantome]
A "HandyMan's" Life
Meet a real-time WebTV Handyman! Tools abound to make your life on the web easier. And emails asking for help are always answered. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Linda Anderson]
Karen's GIF Depot
Karen says she enjoys her WebTV for the "easy internet access and the comfort of being able to enjoy watching it from anywhere." [Published 04/09/00, Written by Master-Dunc]
Poems, Graphics, Printables, Sounds and Humor
Need some nautical graphics, or some new jokes? We have lots of both. We also have great poems and links to all sorts of printable goodies. [Published 04/09/00, Written by RainSong]
Easy Easter Recipes
Easter is a day of celebration. Spring is either here or just around the corner (depending on where you live). Now's the time to plan that special Easter dinner with family and friends. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Patricia Kirton]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Welcome to Issue 54 of Net4TV Voice
Dudette and Dexter welcome you to Issue 54, discuss changes in Net4TV and its Paperboy, and invite you to share your opinion on the future direction of Net4TV. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Laura Buddine and Brian C. Bock]
WebTV, and the Nature of Community
Danny Dots observes the WebTV community vs the Mayor and Town Council, and sees a gap that should be bridged. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Danny Dots]
Talk City: Love It, Leave It, or Complain
Dexter has had it with all the misguided rhetoric surrounding Talk City's decision to ban custom IRCs. Sure you have a right to be mad. But if you're going to get mad, know what you are talking about. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Warning -- Dangerous "FORWARDING" Virus
Dudette passes on the news of the most dangerous and persistent virus yet. The ONLY cure is the DELETE key! [Published 04/09/00, Written by Dudette]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions More Competitive Means Pricing and Billing.
Here's the easy way to compete -- get your prices and billing policies in line with your value and your competition. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Shape Up, or Ship Out!
These users tell WebTV to get their act in gear, or else. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
The Internet, Not TV
Remember "the Internet for the rest of us?" That sold WebTV's, not "better TV." [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Just Keep Up What You're Doing
Some WebTV users think that everything, or most things, are just fine! [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Compatibility, and More PC-Like Features
'It's not a PCÉ' but these users feel it might be more competitive if it moved that way. [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Chat Poll Results!
Over 13,700 readers voted in our chat poll, and the preliminary numbers are in. Just how important are custom interfaces to our readers, and what will it mean to TalkCity? [Published 04/09/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Survey Staff]
Going Down Hill
RebelRose thinks things started off great, and have been going down hill. Wake up, WebTV! [Published 04/10/00, Written by -RebelRose]
Welcome to the I-Opener
Atoll tries out the I-Opener, and lets us know his experience. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Atoll]
What I Want
Just an "average Joe" with an unassuming set of wants. Is he typical of the Internet appliance user? [Published 04/10/00, Written by ~Joe Average Guy~]
Alarm Bells About Hacking
Susan tells us that the assurances that the "hacks" were fixed weren't quite reliable. When will the fix them? [Published 04/10/00, Written by
Susan]
An Encounter With A CSA
PovertyStricken's encounter with a CSA sheds a little light on other reasons that some people are frustrated with TalkCity. [Published 04/10/00, Written by PovertyStricken]
IRCs Banned at Talk City
Rich Bodner feels that TalkCity may be banning the IRCs to satisfy their paid employees, rather than serving the customers. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Rich "Wrestler Hawk" Bodner]
Hoaxes, Scams, and Spams
We're getting lots of hoaxes, forwards, and spams, and you are too. We're hearing about themÉ [Published 04/10/00, Written by Our Readers]
Ideas, Upgrades, and Email Banners
Some of our other mail offered an idea about keeping the cache clear, and questions about the upgrade and email banners [Published 04/10/00, Written by Our Readers]
Talk City Comments
This is just the tip of the iceberg, but its a representative sample of mail we received about TalkCity. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Our Readers]
Not OptimisticÉ
Competition's coming, and these users don't feel very optimistic about WebTV's chances. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Other Thoughts and IdeasÉ
These readers have some other ideas about what WebTV needs to do to compete. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Update Me!!!
WebTV wants to compete? Update me please!!!! [Published 04/10/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Communication! Customer Service!
How can you compete with lousy customer service and when you don't communicate both ways with your customers? [Published 04/10/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Give Us What You Promised!
WebTV wants to compete? Start by keeping promises you've already made. [Published 04/10/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Faster! Faster!
All of the competition is looking at moving faster. Get the lead out, WebTV! [Published 04/10/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Pete is taking some time off to spend with his wife and brand new daughter, so other talented artists are helping out.