Description
NetGuide Magazine – June 1996 (Internet Phone Mania, No Label, VG Condition)
This June 1996 issue of NetGuide Magazine spotlights the early days of internet telephony, exploring how carriers and innovators were debating the future of voice calls over the web. It also features columns on protecting kids online, piracy and software law, ISP market shifts, and the pros and cons of interactive entertainment. With reviews of Navigator Gold and other software, plus workshops on ISDN, Gopher, Netscape tools, and server logs, this issue captures a pivotal moment in the rise of consumer internet technology.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear on the edges. The cover is clean with no mailing label, and the interior pages remain sharp. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please check photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are carefully packaged and include a protective plastic covering.
Contents include:
Columns
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27 – Net.Editor – Balancing internet access and safety for kids (by Dan Rosenbaum).
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31 – Net.Dern – An upcoming shakeout in the ISP market (by Daniel Dern).
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35 – Net.Media – Why interactive entertainment may not be all it’s hyped up to be (by Michelle Slatalla).
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39 – Net.Law – Software piracy and its legal ramifications (by Marie D’Amico).
Departments
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9 – Net.Mail – Reader feedback.
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12 – Net.News – Carriers discuss the future of net telephony.
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42 – Net.Products – WebCrawler, InContext Spider, and more.
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45 – Net.Reviews – Software reviews, including Navigator Gold and Times Up!.
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152 – Net.Dialog – Interview with the students who cracked Netscape.
Workshops & Tutorials
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79 – FAQ: Gopher—One Foot in the Grave? – Examining whether the early protocol is still relevant (by Judith H. Bernstein).
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83 – Navigator: Archie, Veronica, and the Gang – Using text-based tools for quick searches (by Kate Gerwig).
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87 – Power Tools: ISDN Arrives for Windows 95 – Faster, digital connections explained (by William Wong).
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91 – Webmaster: Diving Into Your Server Logs – Unlocking insights from log files (by Ed Tiley).
CyberGuide
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Test-drive a new car, check out shows, explore Netscape frames, or find stock tips for Father’s Day—an eclectic roundup of online resources (edited by Kathleen Sands, reviews by Adam Martini and Daniel Bubbeo).
Cover Theme: Internet Phone Mania – The Promise of Voice on the Web
A collectible tech issue documenting the early promise of internet phone services and mid-1990s web tools, perfect for enthusiasts of computing history and vintage tech magazines.