NEWS User Alert: Brain Dead, Fried WebTV Boxes
A few users have reported that upon receiving the upgrade, their boxes died--became "brain dead" in the words of a WebTV technical support representative. It's probably rare, and sometimes it's not fatal. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Staff]
Revolution in Music Industry Fronted by Controversial Napster Software
The way you get and listen to music is being changed by the Internet, but the recording industry and artists aren't happy about the way it's going. Will they prevail against downloaded music? The courts will ultimately decide. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Tidbits: Of Consiglieres, Shakespeare, and Wyle E. Coyote
The Internet meltdown, Amazon hijinks, worms and monks all figured in our roundup of short takes from the world of the Web this issue. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Cable2000: The Internet Age
Cable embracing the Internet on TV? Java running on Microsoft TV? It's all true, as we discover that attitudes are significantly changing at the Cable2000 Show. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Dexter and Dudette]
WebTV Details Upgrade: Real G2, IM, Windows Media, More
WebTV has officially announced that beginning immediately, it will roll out an upgrade to WebTV Plus and Classic users. EchoStar DISHPlayer owners will have to wait a while longer while WebTV develops an upgrade specific to that hardware. All others should receive the upgrade over the next six weeks. [UPDATED 5/22/00] [Published 05/21/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Microsoft Proposes Its Own Remedy; DOJ Unimpressed
Microsoft has proposed its own punishment - but the Department of Justice (DOJ) does not feel it is enough. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Buzz on Bourbon Street
Nat's in the Big Easy for the Cable Show. But will the food and night life do him in before he
gets back with the big news about Java? [Published 05/21/00, Written by G. Nat URL]
FEATURES Genealogy: WorldConnect Updated
WorldConnect is a set of tools which
allow users to upload, modify, link, and display their family trees as a means
to share their work with other researchers. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Gene Blueblood]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 57
Discover for yourself how physical activity can be the number one energizer in your life. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Tim Lane]
Death in Your (Real) Mailbox?
It must be really serious, since the news media refuses to touch it, and all records of this deadly virus that has killed 7 people already are mysteriously erased ... Yea, right! [Published 05/21/00, Written by WebTV Addict]
Hoax Report: Chain of Fools
We're back again with another collection of hoaxes, urban legends, and misinformation that are clogging our inboxes and making us fear for the collective sanity of the universe. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Hide Your Links and Make Gifs Transparent
Blend link colors with your text colors (oh, that's nice!); a way to quick save your graphics and gifs with transparent backgrounds. [Published 05/21/00, Written by ADH-HH Construction Crew]
Fancy Fonts in Page Builder
It's a new millenium and cool, fancy text and banners are in! Beth has put together this easy to follow tutorial so your page will sizzle! [Published 05/21/00, Written by Beth Candy]
Update: Cut Your WebTV Bill
NESGamepro wanted to share his experiences with a free ISP. Here are the directions to sign up if you are interested. Plus, R. Harley has put together a webpage with step by step instructions on signing up with Freewwweb. [Published 05/21/00, Written by NESGamepro]
The Long Road to iTV - Part 2: The Internet
By 1995, iTV was considered a failed effort. But there was a new phenomenon that would cause it to
rise like a phoenix and would lead to standards and markets that would make it the buzz of the Year
2000: the Internet. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Dudette]
Surfari: For Your Viewing Pleasure
One of the top items on our wishlists for WebTV enhancements has been video. So when our box got the upgrade, we put it to the test! [Published 05/21/00, Written by RainSong]
Surfari: Memorial Day on the Web
Memorial Day is May 30 (observed on May 29). There are a number of excellent sites on the Internet that are dedicated to this important holiday, once called Decoration Day. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Surfing the Virginconnect Webplayer
If you are looking for ease of use, affordability and better than basic internet access, you need look no further than the Webplayer. [Published 05/21/00, Written by James Waters]
Audio Interview: Sharon Frinks, Product Manager for WebTV Networks
Sharon Frinks, product manager of WebTV talked to Net4TV and our Chat4TV audience. She discussed the 2.5 upgrade, touched on the future of WebTV. [5/26/00] [Published 05/25/00, Written by Dexter and Dudette]
Sluggy Freelance: The Love Potion - Part 2
Oasis is determined to marry Torg. Riff tries to come to his aid with a monster robot - but Kiki was playing inside and ate the weapon?! [Published 05/21/00, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY Stardrops: When You Wish Upon A Star
Stardrops enjoys teaching people. She hears from friends and total strangers, too. One week, she was helping a 78 year old lady and two 15 year old boys. The Internet is a world of diversity! [Published 05/21/00, Written by BabyDoll]
Paul Johnson: "For WebTV Beginners"
Paul has one major plan in building his website: he wants to save newbies from some of the hassles he went through. [Published 05/21/00, Written by BabyDoll]
At Antonio`s...It`s all E~Z!
Antonio's F-key savers alone contain over 210 links! There are slide shows, printshops galore, a site on children's coloring pages and even HTML in Spanish! [Published 05/21/00, Written by Master-Dunc]
CatCoop: The Cat of Many Links
The main reason Cathy got her WebTV was to keep in contact with her daughter via e-mail. She was pretty skeptical when she first took it out of the box. Once it was hooked up, she fell in love with it. Sound familiar? [Published 05/21/00, Written by Linda Anderson]
"Angel" - The Kentucky Red Head
This very busy young lady keeps up her homepage, is the editor for the Kentucky News Ezine and a WebTV previewer. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Bee]
Better Homes: Tools for Building
This issue's Better Homes take you on tour -- of sites that can help you build your own webpage; create stunning banners for your web page or email; add special graphics for that personal touch; and create an fkey saver that can hold thousands of favorites. Every one has exact, step-by-step instructions. [Published 05/21/00, Written by RainSong]
Chien Cooks Outdoors
Hooray! Summer is almost here and it's time to fire up that grill and make sure it's ready to go. Here are some great ideas for outdoor cooking! [Published 05/21/00, Written by Patricia Kirton]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Issue 57 - Upgrade Fever
The long-awaited upgrade is finally rolling out across most of the WebTV platforms. As always,
it's like Christmas morning, with both happy surprises and disappointments. What's your
take? [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Editorial Staff]
Requiem for a WebTV'er
He has discovered WebTV's greatest, and least appreciated asset; its subscribers. But has WebTV? [Published 05/21/00, Written by Absent-Minded Professor]
Dexter's Internet Pet Peeves IV
Sure, the Internet is great, but Dexter has some ideas about how it could be better. Fire some graphic designers, programmers, and ad agencies; stop begging; and mind your own business. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Cable + Internet: They get it!
Dudette's excited because it looks like the Cable companies have finally awakened to the importance
of the Internet. Get ready to rock! [Published 05/21/00, Written by Dudette]
Watching Media Watching Us
We are living in times when it seems much more interesting to watch how the media reports the news than it is to watch the news itself. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Uncle Bob]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions How WebTV Changed My Life
It could have been a disaster, but Linda Maupin discovered how the Internet, WebTV, some perfect strangers, and eBay gave her one of her best years ever! [Published 05/21/00, Written by Time Traveller]
Paradise Lost
The letter from WNI's lawyers to PovertyStricken really hit Gramapa wrong, and he lets us know what he thinks of this Paradise Lost. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Gramapa]
Too Dependent on Computers?
Temblor asks if the reason for the recent hacking of major sites isn't that we're too dependent on PCs... and creating a society that lacks basic skills? [Published 05/21/00, Written by Temblor]
Ode to PovertyStricken
MMEOW is devastated that PS has gone, and believes that WebTV should have recognized his contribution to the service. [Published 05/21/00, Written by MMEOW]
A Message to WNI Lawyers
MaryLee chairs the WebTV Committee at GeoCities, and feels that WNI's lawyers need to re-think their strategy. [Published 05/21/00, Written by MaryLee]
Anger at DishPlayer's Non-Upgrade
Kendra is a DishPlayer user who is truly angry at having to "upgrade" by going back to the old Classic. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Kendra]
Yes, Break Up Microsoft!
These readers feel that they should. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Mixed Feelings.É
These readers had mixed feelings about it, or different opinions. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Users React to WNI's Lawyers
The cracking down of WNI's lawyers on sites (including PovertyStricken's) that display the WebTV name or logo brought these reactions from our readers. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Farewell, PovertyStricken
Our coverage of PovertyStricken's departure brought these comments from our readers. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Free ISPs
Our story about cutting your WebTV bill by using a free ISP brought a lot of comments, feedback, and additional information. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
No Upgrade for Dishplayer?
We've heard from a number of DishPlayer owners and they are not happy about being left out of the upgrade. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade Feedback
The WebTV upgrade's beginning to roll out, and the first comments from our readers are rolling in. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
We Need BCCÉ
...said one of our writers last issue. These readers concur. [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Voice Mail
A sampling of our other email since our last issueÉ [Published 05/21/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Oasis is determined to marry Torg. Riff tries to come to his aid with a monster robot - but Kiki was playing inside and ate the weapon?!