NEWS Tidbits: Names, Numbers and Net
WebTV in your mailbox? A pen that can read URL's? Do Lemmings really commit suicide? Did a cybersquatter get his comeuppance from Julia Roberts? You'll find the answers here. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
WebTV Offers Rebate to New Customers
Buying a new WebTV or know someone who's considering it? Check out the great new offer from WebTV for folks who sign up for a three-year hitch--it's definitely worth thinking about! [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Video Game Industry Shows Latest at E3
The Electronic Entertainment Expo was held May 11-13, 2000 at the LA Convention Center. Pikachu, Laura Croft, and Gary Coleman were there, but where was the Internet? We never did find out. But we did see all kinds of cool toys. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Chai Trakulthai]
President Launches Internet Initiative
US President Bill Clinton wants to see every teacher with a computer on the desk, and every world citizen with Internet accesss. With the announcement of teacher training grants and a call for international participation in the Internet, he hopes to accomplish that. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Users Report Problems with WebTV 2.5 Upgrade
The 2.5 update is perhaps the most hotly anticipated upgrade in WebTV's history. Even while some users eagerly await the arrival of the upgrade, others have been giving full account of the many problems they have experienced. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
MS/DOJ: Is It Over Yet?
The DOJ anti-trust suit against Microsoft was filed over two years ago. The DOJ wants to split MS into two parts. It looks like it's finally about to end. Or is it? [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Judge Calls Microsoft "Untrustworthy" in Final Ruling
Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson issued his Conclusions of Law and Final Order, requiring Microsoft to be divided into two separately-operating companies. The judge ordered behavioral restrictions on Microsoft preventing the split giant from rejoining or cutting exclusive deals. Microsoft is appealing. [6/7/00] [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Welcome! You've Got Roaches!
The AOL disks are piling up at Buzz Central. Mehitobel thinks they're great for decorating, but Nat has a better use for them. [Published 06/04/00, Written by G. Nat URL]
FEATURES Basic HTML Codes; Making a Hyperlink
Since there are many new WebTV'ers just beginning to explore HTML, we thought it time to re-run one of the most basic tips a webmaster (web page builder) should know. [Published 05/07/00, Written by ADH-HH Construction Crew]
Guest Books for PageBuilder
Guest books are practically a necessity for a personal webpage. Here are the step by step directions to put one on your page, using PageBuilder. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Beth Candy]
Hoax Report: From Crayons to Currency
If it's asbestos in crayons or how to make a mint by manipulating the currency market, or yet another e-mail tracking scenario, the Hoax Report will set you straight on the facts. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
"Stop! Thief!" Protecting Your Identity Online
Fake IDs aren't just for teens anymore, it's a multi-million business for scam artists, and the Internet is in the middle of the growing concern over misuse of personal data to obtain false identification. [Published 06/04/00, Written by WebTV Addict]
Virginconnect Webplayer Specifications
The Virginconnect Webplayer is a complicated piece of technology that is easy to use. Here are the specifications. [Published 06/04/00, Written by James Waters]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 58
Discover for yourself how physical activity can be the number one energizer in your life. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Tim Lane]
Surfari: Coffee--The Celestial Cup
Coffee is wildly popular all over the world. Regardless of how it's fixed, what beans you prefer or how many flavors are added, it's still that drink most of us can't live without. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Upgrade Remedies: Fix your IRC
The Summer 2000 WebTV Upgrade was more than likely the most eagerly awaited service update in the history of WebTV. Sadly, the same update brings along some nasty, and mostly unpredictable, changes and bugs. [Published 06/04/00, Written by VBScript]
How to Fix a "Fried" WebTV Box
Tim, aka Chipmunk84, offers a way to fix for WebTV boxes that might have been "fried" by the update. If you haven't been updated yet and you're the slightest bit concerned, read (and, if you can, print) this how-to! [Published 06/04/00, Written by Tim (chipmunk84@webtv.net)]
Surfari: For Your Viewing Pleasure II
WebTV'ers with the new Classic and the Plus who have received the upgrade now have the Windows Media Player. So we have put together a few good movies to watch while you surf the 'net. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Gwendolyn]
Sluggy Freelance: The Love Potion - Part 2
Oasis tried to kill Gwynn but Gwynn's powers were too much for her. Now Torg's facing the possibility that she really wasn't a robot! [Published 06/04/00, Written by Pete Abrams]
The Darkside of Mandrake981
The members are what makes this list tick. While no one person there is an expert in everything, they, as a group, make a great team where the answer is never far away. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Rene]
Larry, aka Tribe-Fanz: Providing Security in Vegas
Larry has seen it all; even Dennis Rodman winning at the blackjack table. Now he's online and loving it. He's built a great site and offers to help others who are newbies. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Bee]
Bill642 Invites You to "Get Lost"
Bill came into the web world kicking and screaming. He spent a great deal of his free time watching television shows on A&E and Discovery. Now most of his free time is now spent online with his WebTV. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Don]
HoneyPenny, a LuckyLady!
Penny blesses us with her heart and her warmth every time we visit her "Love Notes." Much to her surprise, she's on her 8th guestbook already! [Published 06/04/00, Written by Nelson Tankus]
Talk With Your Friends on AOL!
Finally we've bridged the gap between WebTV and AOL's Instant Messenger. Now anyone can sign on to the AOL Instant Messenger service, and send Instant Messages to their AOL (America Online) or AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) friends. [Published 06/04/00, Written by VBScript]
Is This Guy TOO Rowdy? You Be The Judge!
Rowdy enjoys WebTV because "for the price we pay, we have such great opportunities to meet awesome people, and can create the things that we do." [Published 06/04/00, Written by BabyDoll]
Better Homes: Summertime Fun
This issue's Better Homes take you on tour -- of a site with links to all sorts of games playable on WebTV; a site of greeting cards that you can print (while saving time and money); a site for hobbyists and collectors of most anything; and a site of music - crank up the volume and enjoy! [Published 06/04/00, Written by RainSong]
Chien Cooks Seafood
Now that the Memorial Day holiday is over are you tired of the same old hamburgers and porkchops? Here are some great seafood recipes for a welcome change. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Patricia Kirton]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Welcome to Issue 58
The upgrade season is upon us. While we all figure out what's in the upgrade, how to make use of it, and how to work around some of the problems we face because of it, it's important to remember that your mileage may vary. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Editorial Board]
Put Your Life Before the Internet
Could it be that there is some truth that the Internet and those that tout it could in some way be affecting the lives of millions? [Published 06/04/00, Written by James Waters]
Welcome! You've Got Junk Mail!
Dexter is up to his eyes in AOL discs and wonders what to do with them. We put our best minds in the Net4TV Labs to work on figuring out how to use these unwanted CDs for fun, fashion, and defense. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Is There A Future For "Enhanced TV?"
Despite the unimpressive results so far, Dudette thinks there is a future for eTV/iTV, and that you can be a part of it. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Dudette]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions The Tyranny of Passwords
Beverly Henry-Bishop read Dexter's Pet Peeves, and offers one of her own. [Published 08/01/99, Written by Beverly Henry-Bishop]
Falling For the Chain Letter Scam
Sundown tells us about the experience of falling for the "opportunity" of a chain letter. [Published 08/01/99, Written by Sundown]
Upgrade! I Like It!
Not everyone was unhappy with the upgrade -- these readers like it! [Published 08/01/99, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Bugs in the Upgrade
Salli details some of the bugs she has experienced since her WebTV Plus was upgraded, and also offers some advice on using the buddy list. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Salli]
Upgrade: Rusty's Bug List
Rusty Shackelford lists the items he's found and questions whether WebTV really listened to its testers at all. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Rusty Shackelford]
A Suggestion...
Mikel-chas Skinner believes that long-time WebTV users should be rewarded for their loyalty, and offers a suggestion. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Mikel-chas Skinner]
RE:Audio Interview - WebTV Product Manager Sharon Frinks
Our readers enjoyed the interview with WebTV Product Manager Sharon Frinks. Even though it came up mid-issue, it has received a lot of comment. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade Dissatisfaction
Most of the email we received from WebTV users over the last two weeks was about the 2.5 upgrade, and many users are not satisfied. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade Media Issues
No MPEGS any more? I can't find G2 that plays! We also heard a lot of comments and questions about movies, audio, and Windows Media. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade -- Bugs 1
The frustration with the upgrade largely is due to the vast number of bugsÉ [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade -- Bugs 2
In fact, even a portion of our bugs email gave us a page "too big to be shown completely." Here are moreÉ [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade Questions and Other Comments
There have been a number of other questions and comments that have been coming in about the upgrade. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade the DishPlayer
DishPlayer users we heard from were largely unhappy that they have not yet heard anything about their upgrade. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
TV Listings Offline
There was a problem with the TV listings since our last issue that affected a lot of WebTV users. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Free ISP?
Our story on reducing your WebTV bill by using a free ISP brought some comments and questions. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Gripes and Grumps
A number of our readers had some other experiences that made them grumpy. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Voice Mail!
Our mailboxes overflowed. Here is a small sample of some of our other mail. [Published 06/04/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
FAQ!
We answer some of our readers' Frequently-Asked Questions. [Published 06/05/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers and Staff]
Newbees! Just Do It!
Are you a newcomer? Do you wish you could do all those neat things that you see other users doing? JaxRed tells you how! [Published 06/05/00, Written by JaxRed]
Upgrade Programming Issues
We received quite a number of questions about programs that no longer work since the upgrade, including chats and our games. In some cases we have answers. [Published 06/05/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Oasis tried to kill Gwynn but Gwynn's powers were too much for her. Now Torg's facing the possibility that she really wasn't a robot!