NEWS "Web Bugs" Watch Surfing Habits
You'll never see it, but hidden in a web page can be a tiny web bug that's reporting back about where you're surfing. Privacy advocates are concerned. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice News Staff]
FBI's Carnivore Devours Internet Privacy
The FBI has been quietly installing its Carnivore Internet wiretapping hardware and software onto the networks of various Internet Service Providers. EarthLink protested and lost. The ACLU is asking for details, and Janet Reno and Congress are asking questions. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Staff]
TidBits: Dot.com or Dot.XXX?
New domain name endings, hacking insurance, a phone line for your TV, and a court steps in on Netiquette -- all in our roundup of "almost news." [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Staff]
RCA's Personal TV Play
RCA owner Thomson Multimedia is investing heavily in personal TV digital recording with a joint venture with hard drive maker Seagate, and with ITV pioneer WebTV and DIRECTV. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Staff]
The Three Marketeers
Mehitobel's building a marketing business, but her "heavy hitter" staff just doesn't seem to get it. Does anyone know how to market an Internet set-top box? [Published 07/16/00, Written by G. Nat URL]
FEATURES Net4TV Presents: FITNET 61
Discover for yourself how physical activity can be the number one energizer in your life. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Tim Lane]
Add-ons for Web Sites
Do you have a website that's just perfect - except... it needs a hit counter? Music? Fancy fonts? Mailing lists? Petitions? Guest books? Here's the place to find them. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Beth Candy]
Tracing your Family History
Are you related to royalty? Are there scoundrels in your family tree? Our newest writer will guide you in the challenging (but rewarding) task of finding your ancestors. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Roxy Ray]
ADH-HH: Midi's Off and On; Print Button
There are 3 major Internet browsers. Here is the way to make your midi's work on all 3 platforms, plus a simple button for printing a page. [Published 07/16/00, Written by ADH-HH Construction Crew]
Movin' On Up? How to Buy a PC
Are you ready to add a PC to your online experience? If so, here are the things you need to know to sort out the deals and get the system that will serve your needs. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Dudette]
Books For the New PC User
When you head out to buy your new PC, don't forget to hit the bookstore! Here are some books that we recommend for any new user of a PC. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Dudette]
Where To Get (Mostly Free) Software
Don't open your wallet to buy software just yet. The software you want for your new PC may be available for free on the Net! [Published 07/16/00, Written by Dudette]
World Wide Web of Deceit: Sold to the Highest Bidder?
That website PROMISED it wouldn't share your private information with any third party, right? All bets are off, if that company goes bankrupt and you're on the market block. [Published 07/16/00, Written by WebTV Addict]
Choosing the Right ISP
Choosing an ISP is like buying a new pair of shoes. They both have to fit your needs and lifestyle, not your parent's or neighbor's. There are some great ones out there; here are a few tips on locating them. [Published 07/16/00, Written by RainSong]
Hoax Report: Scary Stories
From asbestos in tampons to cookie recipes that are costly, we investigate those hoaxes, rumors and down-right nonsense landing in your inbox. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Resources for Computer Shopping
Ready to look for a PC? Here are a few systems that may serve your needs, with links where you can buy. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Dudette]
A Starry Surfari
Looking for a show that's out of this world? Just keep looking up and you'll be in the heavens. Witness eclipses, commets, asteroids, and the Northern Lights. [Published 07/16/00, Written by RainSong]
Sluggy Freelance: Bun-Bun's Theatre of Horrors
BunBun's narrating the "Theatre of Horrors" and our friends are running for their lives. An Evil Kitten has appeared and is as bloodthirsty as it can get. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Pete Abrams]
COMMUNITY Mike's Little Angel - Pantha
They purchased the WebTV Plus unit a few days after receiving Samantha's diagnosis to see if they could find some help for their daughter. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Nelson Tankus]
Sara, aka Angel Deafone
Deaf since birth, this young woman has a web site with links for HTML help, children's sites and games, angels and the Lord, backgrounds, and a page of help links for the deaf. [Published 07/16/00, Written by CountryBlue22 aka Linda ]
The Beauty of Tricia's Backgrounds
On Tricia's pages you will find some of the basics, HTML tutorials, color charts, over 700 backgrounds and even pages for "kids." [Published 07/16/00, Written by smlfry]
Ohio Ruth
This born and bred "Buckeye" has 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 1 dog and an 18 year old cat named George who sits on the porch on nice days, scaring away the meals-on-wheels people. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Bee]
Carols Kids: Not Necessarily Human
While watching TV in the middle of the night while providing care 24/7 to 3 'Special Needs Adults' who reside in her home, this lady was bitten by the WebTV bug! [Published 07/16/00, Written by Marilyn]
Babythumperz: This Lady Struts Her Stuff
This lady has a great webpage with tutorials on HTML, formatted text, images, links, live cams, help with e-mail signatures, and many other webtools. And for all fans of Metallica, she has a page just for you! [Published 07/16/00, Written by Linda Anderson]
Better Homes: Sizzlin' Summertime
This issue's Better Homes take you on tour -- of a page dedicated to finding ancestors (you don't miss the photos); a site full of sparkling gifs, neon alphabets and more; a webpage dedicated to firefighting, complete with tips to help you stay safe; and a site written by the husband of a lady who spent 38 years looking for her lost son. [Published 07/16/00, Written by RainSong]
Summertime Salads with Chien Cooks
Salad have been popular for centuries. King Henry IV's enjoyed a mixture of new potatoes, sardines and herb dressing. Mary, Queen of Scots, preferred boiled celery root with lettuce, creamy mustard dressing, truffles, chervil and hard-cooked egg slices. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Patricia Kirton]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Welcome to Issue 61
Privacy is a precious commodity that we are in danger of losing. But it's hard to protect and even harder to know when it's in danger. So why bother? [Published 07/16/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Constructive Advice For WebTV
James Waters shares his advice to make WebTV successful: market wisely, communicate to your customers, communicate to yourselves, upgrade wisely and upgrade often. [Published 07/16/00, Written by James Waters]
Getting to Know (Too Much About) You
Dexter wonders where we will draw the line with instant communication with each other on the Internet. How much togetherness is too much? [Published 07/16/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Hard Choices: Safety, Privacy, and Freedom on the Net
The day of the unregulated Internet is almost over, but what will we give up to make some rules? How much freedom are we willing to sacrifice for safety, and how much safety for freedom? [Published 07/16/00, Written by Dudette]
For Your Information Age
Do you ever get the feeling that you're just another pothole on the information superhighway? Here is Uncle Bob's take. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Uncle Bob]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions Cookie Monsters and Privacy
Patricia says that the governmental "cookie monsters" are just another brick in the wall that separates us from trust in our government. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Patricia]
WebTV, What I Suffer for You!
And you think you've got problems? Lynda Wiener's calls to WeCare resulted in bumps on the head, a cracked tibia, and... you've got to read it! [Published 07/16/00, Written by Lynda Wiener]
Answers From AOLTV
Kaworu wrote inquiring of AOLTV about what the new box supports and shares his results. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Kaworu]
A Challenge to Bill
This WebTV user challenges Bill Gates to spend some time actually listening to the subscribers if he wants to make WebTV a success. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Name Withheld]
The End of Stereotypes
Rriverstone tells us how a chance meeting in a chatroom started a friendship that ended prejudice and stereotypes. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Rriverstone]
An Exciting Future!
These readers see exciting times ahead! [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
It's Up to Us
These readers feel that what the future will become is up to us. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
The Internet is Empowerment
These readers feel that the Internet is bringing empowerment to orderinary people. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Better Relationships Between People
These readers feel that human relationships will improve. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
A Mixed Bag
These readers see mixed blessings in the future. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Security and Privacy Concerns
These readers have concerns about security and privacy. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Not for the Better
These readers have looked ahead and don't like what they see. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Other Future Views
These readers have other insights into what the future holds for us. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Retrograde, Yes!!!
These WebTV users are happy about the retrograde option. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
I Want to Retrograde!!
These WebTV users want the option to retrograde their boxes. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade Problems Redux
We continue to receive lots of mail about problems with the 2.5 upgrade. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade - Mixed Results
These users find pros and cons, and workarounds in the upgrade. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Love the Upgrade!
We still hear from a number of WebTV users who love the upgrade. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Stop Offering the Upgrade, Already!
A number of users are asking that WebTV please stop offering the upgrade every time they log on. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
What About the DishPlayer?!
We continue to hear from DishPlayer users who feel like they've been forgotten. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Customer Service Woes
We always receive some complaints about WebTV Customer Service. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
To Our Fellow UsersÉ
These readers have comments or questions they'd like to let you know about. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Voice Mail
Some of the other mail we've received about various issues at Net4TV Voice. [Published 07/16/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
BunBun's narrating the "Theatre of Horrors" and our friends are running for their lives. An Evil Kitten has appeared and is as bloodthirsty as it can get.