Watch Satellite TV On Your PC

I have an old Web TV box- (I was never able to find a cordless keyboard for this one when I needed it).

I’ve had internet access with a computer for the last 10 years but, Webtv was so cool and came in handy when I did not have and could not afford a personal computer.

I would hope that Microsoft or who ever owns Webtv now would make it free to people to search the net and have an
e-mail account. I was low on $$$ and it was a good deal for me a few years ago.

After all the internet provider fall-out and the fact most people who can afford access-already do. What could it really cost Microsoft or whoever to cover it.

Can we provide a connection with these boxes that are going to waste?

Kinda like old cell phones that you donate that can at least call 911.

There are still over a million users on Webtv / MSNTV according to a recent job posting for an MSNTV researcher. Microsoft rebranded Webtv to MSNTV after buying it in 1997.

The original WebTV / MSNTV is an improved mature product that is ideal for the elderly.

What you probably didn’t realize is that there is an actual computer in Mountain View, CA supporting the set-top box. Microsoft’s computer (actually servers) protects Webtv users with an impressive firewall - shielding them from viruses. Current Webtv users are thrilled Microsoft has not abandoned them.

There is even a new box called MSNTV2. MSNTV2 has the latest technology designed primarily for broadband and a home network. MSNTV2 is still evolving, not yet stable like WebTV.

Microsoft charges just $9.95 a month for either box, when customers provide their own ISP (including broadband for MSNTV2). Webtv is still a bargain for someone not wanting the expense or hassle of a computer; MSNTV2 provides high speed Internet for my high tech home theater.

Webtv Keyboards have always been cheap on Ebay.