NEWS HP to Debut WebTV Scanner
They said it would never happen, but Hewlett-Packard found a way to gratify many WebTV user's hunger for a WebTV-compatible scanner. The device is still in testing, but will most likely be ready for your Christmas present to yourself. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Tidbits:Tales From the Internet
AOL TV arrives, WebTV starts a new promo, and COPA doesn't like much of anything, thus far. All this and a Weblog, too, in our Stories that Weren't Ready for Prime Time. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Customers Petition, WebTV Answers
WebTV users were shocked and amazed upon hearing the news that WebTV appears to be giving in to the demands of a WebTV user petition. Is this the beginning of better customer service? [Published 10/22/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Interview: Dennis Reno, WebTV Customer Service
Dennis Reno, Senior Director of Customer Service discusses the WebTV user petition and how WebTV intends to address the concerns raised, to provide excellent customer service, and to pleasantly surprise its users on a regular basis. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
The Next Big Thing
Ratster's vulture clients are finding nothing but dry bones. If he's going to keep them alive (and paying him) in the dot-com world of high finance and dubious business models, he's got to come up with the Next Big Thing. [Published 10/22/00, Written by G. Nat URL]
Microsoft, Feds Reach Agreement on 'Deceptive' WebTV Ads
WebTV's ads promising that WebTV offers complete Internet access without needing a computer were called "misleading and deceptive" in a Federal Trade Commission complaint recently. WebTV has settled the complaint without admitting wrong-doing, and will embark on a Consumer Education program as part of the settlement. [Published 10/25/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
FTC Complaint: WebTV Deceptive Ads
This story is the full text of the FTC complaint against Microsoft. Attachments are not inclued as they are incompatible with WebTV. [Published 10/25/00, Written by Federal Trade Commission]
FTC Agreement: WebTV Deceptive Ads
This story is the full text of the FTC Microsoft. Attachments are not inclued as they are incompatible with WebTV. [Published 10/25/00, Written by Federal Trade Commission]
WebTV Consumer Education Ad
WebTV is required by its agreement with the Federal Trade Commission to run this advertisement explaining the difference between a computer and an Internet access product. [Published 10/25/00, Written by WebTV]
PlayStation 2 Features and Specifications
What will the PlayStation 2 offer? Here's a list of the nitty-gritty details. [Published 10/26/00, Written by James Waters ]
PlayStation 2 Games
Here's what buyers of the Playstation 2 have to look forward to in the way of games. Sony has released a list of upcoming titles through the first quarter of 2001. [Published 10/26/00, Written by James Waters]
The PSX2 Has Landed!
Sony has finally released the long-awaited Playstation2, and we take a first look at the features and games. Will it be the console for you? Let James Waters help you decide. [Published 10/26/00, Written by James Waters]
Tidbits: Tales from the Internet, Part 2
Microsoft hacked and humiliated, but little damage so far, midnight madness as PSX2 launches, WebTV donates football tickets to kids, and a weblog of growing weight and girth. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Interview with FTC Attorney Dean Forbes
On Thursday, October 26, 2000, Dean Forbes, the lead attorney in the Federal Trade Commission's false advertising case against Microsoft WebTV, joined Dexter Davenport for a telephone interview to discuss the consent decree. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Sneak a Peak at WebTV Client 2.5.5
WebTV has announced that WebTVers can now download the latest WebTV update as part of a new public preview. The update fixes some JavaScript and security issues. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Night of the Living Dot.Com
"They keep coming back in a bloodthirsty lust for HUMAN FLESH!
Pits the dead against the living in a struggle for survival! They won't stay dead!"
Ad for an old horror movie? Nah, just business as usual for dot.com startups. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
FEATURES Armchair Astronomy: Improving the View
Ready to get a better view of some of the more distant objects in the night sky but not ready to spend a fortune? Here is a guide to binoculars that are perfect for the beginner or budding astronomer. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Bert D. Pourchot]
Hypertext Links Using Tables
Using tables for hyperlinks allows you to put numerous links on one page, you can personalize the colors and text to match your homepage and it has a very fast load time. There are other advantages, too. [Published 10/22/00, Written by GlimerMann]
World Wide Web of Deceit: Buying Drugs Online
Click, and your prescriptions show up a few days later at your door. What could be better than that? Just be careful, and deal with reputable websites, because there are scam artists out there waiting to take your money. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Hoax Report: Don't Scare Yourself!
Don't let Urban Legends keep you from having a great Halloween. We've got the scoop on those dire warnings of booby-trapped treats, as well as more from our never-empty Inbox. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Nancy McPoland]
The Hallowe'en Fold
Origami Swami welcomes back Master Origami artist Anita F. Barbour who
has graciously allowed us to publish her Jack-o'-lantern so that you too
can experience the joy of origami for Halloween. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Origami Swami]
Genealogy: Historic Preservation--Saving Graves
Are your family roots being overgrown and lost in an uncared-for cemetery? Our avid geneaolgist, Roxy Ray, tells us about a man who is leading the effort to save the graves. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Roxy Ray]
Hauntingly-Fun WebTV Email Sigs
The email sigs are still pouring in, and we're extending our contest one more week to make sure there's time for yours! Come be inspired -- and spooked -- by the entries so far! [Published 10/28/00, Written by Dudette]
Tricks and Treats! Halloween Page Contest Entries!
Our homepage contest has brought us so many tricks and treats that we're extending it one more week. Come see the fun pages that have already been entered, and then send us yours! [Published 10/28/00, Written by Dudette]
Hallowe'en Contest Winners!
It was absolutely spooky! The entries in our contest poured in, and gave our judges shivers just thinking about trying to choose "the best." But fortified with Hallowe'en treats, they selected the winners for the best home page and email sigs. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Laura Buddine]
Haunted Halloween History House
On this night when the dead walk among the living, let us pause to recall our ancestors' celebrations of All Hallows' Eve. Rogi Riverstone brews up a few tricks and treats for her loyal readers. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Rogi Riverstone]
Surfari! Tricked Out Treats
Waited to the last minute to start your Halloween preparations? Let Rogi Riverstone show you how to scrounge your way to spook-tacular success, even on a budget! [Published 10/22/00, Written by Rogi Riverstone]
COMMUNITY Sally's Critter Shop
If it walks, swims, flys or hops you will find it on this site, created by a true animal lover. She also has spent time with the Literacy Volunteers of America - a most worthwhile project. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Don]
MaryAnn the Ghost Writer
Ghostwriter's webpage contains approximately 500 links to all kinds of HTML help and tools, wav's, cards, poetry, pagebuilding, gifs, graphics and links to many helpful sites. She also authored a tribute to Native Americans. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Bee]
Captain Blood - More than just a Pirate
Pirates were out to attack and plunder everyone and anyone to make a profit. Our Captain Blood spends much of his time chasing down drug traffickers and illegal migrants and doing search and rescue in the Caribbean. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Master-Dunc]
Robin: Texas Answer Man
When someone first gets on the Internet, they find they have a lot of questions. Robin has put together a site with lots of FAQ's to help newbies as they explorer this brand new world. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Catherine Kelley]
GaPeach51: My Peachy Keen Friend
Watching her brother-in-law play around with his WebTV got GAPeach's attention. 3 years later she's helping others find their way in the virtural world of the Internet [Published 10/22/00, Written by Carol (MzVid)]
Linda A: I Am a Caregiver
A caregiver is a person who provides direct care for the chronically or terminally ill. The job can be both emotionally and physically draining, but it is more than worth it. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Linda Anderson]
Better Homes: Homepages on Haunted Hill
Our Better Homes and Websites features three great Hallowe'en homepages we've been spooked by. For more Hallowe'en tricks and treats, be sure to check out our Hallowe'en Homepage Contest entries, too! [Published 10/22/00, Written by RainSong]
Ice Princess's Halloween Pages
Holiday images, an e-mail sig tutorial and some pre-made sigs as well make Ice Princess's pages a visit to remember! [Published 10/29/00, Written by Bee--Bee]
Ultra's Ultimate Halloween Sigmaker
Want a really cool Halloweeen e-mail signature? Visit Ultra's page and make it yourself, along with plenty of other goodies for you to try. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Carol (MzVid)]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Welcome to Issue 68: Changes!
Dexter talks about changes in both WebTV and Net4TV Voice. WebTV changed for the worse and is now poised to change for the better. Net4TV is changing for you. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
For Dexter's Nightmare, Press One
Dexter is relieved WebTV is changing its phone system. Frankly, the current one is giving him nightmares. That and Jenilee Harrison. Grrrrrr. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Glasnost and Perestroika at WebTV
The Cold War is coming to an end at WebTV as the wall around Mountain View gives way to customer communication. Dudette takes a look at a revolution four years in the making. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Dudette]
Deadlines, Headlines and Punchlines
With a deadline to meet and the Chinese smorgasbord approach to journalism, Uncle Bob's latest offering includes a recent petition submitted by WebTV customers who were less than satisfied with the service; a Japanese WebTV newsgroup and those unforgettable Flaming Strawberry Pop Tarts. [Published 10/22/00, Written by Uncle Bob]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions The Situation in Customer Service
Barbara Williams has some words of advice for WebTV Customer Service, and points out that they still have quite a job ahead of them. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Barbara Williams]
Do We Really Want "Interactive TV"?
After our interview with WebTV's Mark Mullen, Joe Roy raises some questions about the future of the TV. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Joe Roy]
WebTV Service: Freezes, Unavailable and Power Offs
Kay Bosworth is tired of the poor WebTV service she is getting: freezes, unavailability, and power-offs. And it's NOT her phone line. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Kay Bosworth]
Dishplayer Users: What About Me?
NeMAK asks a lot of great questions about the Dishplayer and WebTV's attitude toward its users. Like, when will they get an upgrade? We wish we had the answers [Published 10/29/00, Written by NeMAK]
QOW -- Dealing with Jerks On-line
In our Question of the Week, we asked "When does being a jerk become a crime online?" Some users shared their experiences and ventured opinions. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
QOW: Opinions on Jerks On-line
In our Question of the Week, we asked "When does being a jerk become a crime online?" Some users looked at the question from an academic or philosophical stand-point. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Dishplayer Users Raise Concerns
Dishplayer users want to know when they will get the upgrade. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Passwords, Dead Boxes and Phone Bills
Users report problems receiving reimbursements for phone bills and dead boxes. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Dennis Reno, Pt. I
We've received a lot of mail about and for Dennis Reno. Here is some of it. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Dennis Reno, Part II
As WebTV's Sr. Director of Customer Service, Dennis Reno sure has filled our e-mail box. Here are yet more of what our users had to say. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Scanner Mania, Part I
Slightly more popular than Dennis Reno, was news that HP is working on a scanner for WebTV Plus. But some users feel left out. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Scanner Mania, Part II
Slightly more popular than Dennis Reno, was news that HP is working on a scanner for WebTV Plus. But some users feel left out. Here are more of their comments. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
Upgrade Problems
Users continue to report upgrade problems. [Published 10/29/00, Written by Net4TV Voice Readers]
