NEWS Internet Legislation; Will This Be the Year?
Congressional legislators made Internet issues a major factor in last year's campaigns, promising that 2001 would be the "Year of the Internet." But, will Congress be able to draft regulations that will satisfy both consumers and e-commerce? [Published 02/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Microsoft Heads to Appeals Court for Latest Round
Microsoft takes the stage in a new arena for the long-running anti-trust trial. Will the US Court of Appeals be more favorable to the Redmond giant? Oral arguments from both sides begin this week. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Napster's Billion-Dollar Payoff: Is it Enough?
The Napster-Bertelsmann alliance announces a new paying plan to make the record labels happy, but will they think a billion dollars is enough? And, will the users buy into the idea? [Published 02/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
WebTV Says Slow Service Is Traffic, Not Upgrade
The 2.6 upgrade rollout is causing complaints about slow service and connectivity problems on the network. WebTV insists the cause is not the upgrade itself, but the traffic congestion caused by the upgrade rollout. [UPDATED 2/28/2001] [Published 02/25/01, Written by Net4TV Voice News Staff]
The Buzz: The UPS Side of WebTV
Nat is off to Mountain View where he finds some deep insight into the WebTV situation from a brand new source. [Published 02/25/01, Written by G. Nat URL, Agent 007]
Tidbits:Frozen Love
Homepage hijacking, an online love affair has a chilly ending, and an ISP that provided the WRONG service, all in this week's snippets from the World Wide Weird. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
MSN to Assume Responsibility for WebTV
MSN will be taking over responsibility for WebTV Networks' Internet on Television business. The current WebTV team will remain intact, but will now report to MSN management in Redmond, as the company looks for WebTV to augment its 'MSN Anywhere' strategy. [Published 02/28/01, Written by Net4TV Voice News Staff]
Sony Unplugs Jeopardy, Wheel for WebTV
A dispute over whether Microsoft should pay for content has caused Sony Corp. to pull the plug on two of the most popular interactive features for the WebTV Plus. MS says it's providing a test bed for the programming, while Sony says it would rather have the cash. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Alert! GeoCities Blocks Remote Loading to E-mail Sigs
WebTV users who have been storing image and music files for their e-mail signatures in their GeoCities storage space will have to find a new home, as GeoCities moves to block the controversial practice of remote loading. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
MS/DOJ: Appealing Arguments May Favor Microsoft
Two days of oral arguments in the Microsoft anti-trust appeal hearings saw sharp questioning of both sides by the justices, but some observers think that Microsoft may have a good chance to come out of this one whole. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Napster: The Only Constant is Change
The news of Napster's ongoing court woes and trials with the record companies has been breaking so fast we're having trouble keeping up. Filters are in place, but users are already finding ways around them. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Tidbits: Talking Computers and Bug-Eyed Monsters
A computer learns to speak, SETI gets shut down, and more domain name games, all in this week's look at the odder side of the news. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Phantasy Star Online
On January 30, 2001 Phantasy Star Online for the Sega Dreamcast hit the stores. This is the game everyone has been waiting for. P.S.O. is the first online role playing game on a game console. Here is one reader's review. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Cooldude]
FEATURES So, you wanna be in pictures...
Lights! Cameras! Action! Are you wanting to break into movies, TV or commercials? Here is some excellent information on doing just that, from someone who has done it himself. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Bill Johnson aka Le Fantome]
World Wide Web of Deceit: International Buyer Beware!
The Internet is world-wide and you should be able to point-and-click, shop and have the package arrive at your doorstep in a few days regardless of where it's coming from, right? WRONG! [Published 02/25/01, Written by WebTV Addict]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 77
Get up off the couch and let physical activity energize you for a new outlook on life! [Published 02/25/01, Written by Tim Lane]
Astronomy: Diamond Rain
Is it raining diamonds on that old gas planet Neptune? It'll be a few years before we know for sure, but you have to admit, it's a pretty exciting possibility! [Published 02/25/01, Written by RainSong]
Sound Control For Your Webpage
Wouldn't it be nice to visit a webpage and have the option of turning the music off, up, down, or even pause it? If your answer is yes, then you will find this weeks script very useful. [Published 02/25/01, Written by GlimerMann]
iTV Review: CSI--Crime Scene Investigation
'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' combines a hit mystery drama series with iTV. Dexter takes a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of CSI. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Dexter Davenport]
Positively Passionate Over Printables
You asked for more printables, and we deliver! Straight from us to your printer, here are 21 more pages to color, cards to color, and colored cards to print and share. [Published 03/04/01, Written by RainSong]
Cut, Copy and Paste (CC&P)
Our newest writer has been on WebTV for a year. She still clearly remembers what it's like to be a newbie so she has designed some great step by step lessons to help others. This article takes the mystery out of CC&P. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Geri]
Grab That Font
Once in awhile we run across a site that we know our readers will find extremely useful. Now you can learn to use all those neat PC fonts - on your WebTV! [Published 03/04/01, Written by RainSong]
Hoax Report:There's a Virus Going 'Round
Viruses! We've got viruses! Or so you would think from reading our e-mail, which abounds with virus warnings. We separate out the real from the phony in this issue's look at the current crop. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Your Personal Audioscope and Printing Shortcut
Everyone loves audioscopes. Here's the way to build one with your name! Plus, a nifty button that lets you print a page with just one click. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Donna Hines, Editor]
Time Your Webpage Load Time
You know how frustrating it is when you try to open a website and it takes forever. Here is an easy way to check on your site to make sure it's not doing the same thing. [Published 03/04/01, Written by GlimerMann]
Interactive TV Review: Dumbed Down MSNBC and E!
MSNBC and E! are 24/7 cable news networks. Well, more or less. It stands to reason that they should have 24/7 interactive TV programming. But does it have to be so dumbed down? [Published 03/04/01, Written by Brian Bock]
Surfari: Native Sounds
Native American Music, for the first time in history, became a category at the 2001 Grammies, although the music has existed for a few thousand years. Here is your chance to experience some beautiful, expressive, even haunting music and learn more about the Native American people. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Rogi Riverstone]
COMMUNITY The Zoo: Tough Competition
Winter is hanging on, every game in the house has been played and the inhabitants are reduced to watching "Survivor". In fact, it's gotten so bad that one member of the family even printed out a copy of the application to be on the show! [Published 02/25/00, Written by Lady Zurk]
Nikki's Sigs
When Nikki started getting e-mail asking for help in adding images in e-mail, she decided to create a site with pre-made e-mail designs. One thing led to another and now she has a nifty sig builder so you can pick your images, backgrounds and music - and it generates the code for you. [Published 02/25/01, Written by sman]
Enhanced WebTV Jane
If you are looking for fantasy gifs or gothic images, you may want to stop awhile and visit this lady's webpages. She also has a webpage on sigs, webtools, and HTML help for the novice to the seasoned user. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Bee]
Sidebars by Sheryl aka Discogirl1
This South Dakota lady is very busy between working and caring for her young daughter. She finds time for her sidebar page during naps and after bedtime. In her spare time Sheryl likes to build and design webpages. [Published 02/25/01, Written by CountryBlue22 aka Linda]
Better Homes: Preparing for Spring
Our Better Homes and Websites features a site with daily devotions and bible readings; a site about the Oakland Raiders; a site devoted to a fun deer (is that beer?) camp; and a page with lots of email goodies - including how-to lessons. [Published 02/25/01, Written by RainSong]
Glynn Builds a Pyramid of Sound
Besides his WebTV, Glynn likes to watch movies, raise fresh water fish and listen to and collect all kinds of music. Inspired by his love of music, he ran across Real Audio sites which were a great inspiration to build one of his own. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Lisa Crowe]
Mother Oak... We Shall Miss Her!
Mother Oak was Evelyn Reed. She lived in Bronx, N.Y.; had a degree in social work from Rutgers; was a moderator for the HTML_HELP list; was greatly respected and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Carol Vidanoff]
The Zoo: Gravity Sucks
The folks at the Zoo are facing a tough decision. Their most devoted servant is getting old and decrepit and they need to decide whether to take it off of active duty, or wait for it to drop in its tracks. [Published 03/04/01, Written by Lady Zurk]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Voice 77: Changes at WebTV
If you've noticed that Net4TV Voice has come up in pieces in this issue, there's a good reason. Changes are happening so fast that we'd need to be a daily, rather than a weekly, to report them all in a timely fashion. Here's what's been happening, and what we hope it means. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Net4TV Voice Editorial Staff]
3-2-1: Contact!
Dexter is craving a little human contact, unlike a bunch of companies he's about to mention, who go out of your way to avoid clammy human contact. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Dexter Davenport]
The Great Internet Giveaway: What's Priceless --- What's Worthless?
The "free Internet" isn't going to be that way much longer. The companies who gave everything away are dying, and more and more Internet services will be asking for pay. You'll be the one who decides: which ones are pricelesss, and which ones are worthless? [Published 02/25/01, Written by Dudette]
Ruler of the Universe
13-year-old Allyson was given as a Christmas present to her new owner, two-month-old Butterscotch. Hear all about her new daily routine with the Master of the Household. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Allyson]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions Even More About 2.6
Our readers share more 2.6 troubles. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Frequently Asked: Printers, New/Old, Taxes
Our readers ask questions about printer DPI (dots per inch), tax preparation, and how to tell what your WebTV is: New or Old, Classic or Plus. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Mail Bag: Hoaxes, Power, and Groundhogs
We share our mail bag of comments, questions, and critiques from our readers. [Published 02/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
2.6 Upgrade Raises Concerns
Our reader comment on the effects of the 2.6 upgrade. [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
More 2.6 Concerns
Our readers share more thoughts on the 2.6 update for WebTV. [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
We Want...
Our readers share what features they want on WebTV: BCC, Word support, and on the Dishplayer, MSN Messenger. [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Let 'Em Send Letters...
Our readers have nearly burried us in letters. Here are some! AOLTV, Napster, Astronomy, Power, CheckersÉ [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Scanning Our Mail
It's been two months since HP started looking at the scanner problem. Here's what our readers think. [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
WebTV's New Status Symbol
WebTV's status board is a hit. Here's what these people think! [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
An Inkling about Printers
Our readers share questions and comments about printing from WebTV, and the problems relating to buying a printer. [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
If GM Were Like Microsoft...
Sure, it may just be a good story. We've seen this one passed around for years, but here it is for your enjoyment... What if GM were like Microsoft? [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
QOW: What Kind of Ads Work?
We asked our readers to tell us what kind of advertising works. This is what they said. [Published 03/06/01, Written by Vox Pop]
