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To: Uncle Frank who wrote (10822)	11/21/1999 9:50:00 AM
From: JohnG	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 54805

FranQ. On GMST. I am still confused. If TV and Internet converge, what use is GMST? Why can't you just surf through to the net to get TV programing resources without having to look at all that advertising on TV Guide's channel delector? Is it the patent on VCR Plus codes--why can't the net just return time and date info to the TV and bypass VCR+ A Little Confused By STEW, JohnG

To: Uncle Frank who wrote (10822)	11/21/1999 9:59:00 AM
From: Mike Buckley	Respond to of 54805

Yes, Frank. I think the Yahoo site is a good example of an interactive program guide though the level of interactivity will increase in time both on the Net and on TV. --Mike Buckley

To: Uncle Frank who wrote (10822)	11/21/1999 11:16:00 AM
From: unclewest	Respond to of 54805

To test it out for your local area, put your zip code in the box provided at tv.yahoo.com uncle frank, great site. it demonstrates some of the key features i like about gmst. namely, the ability to look by date and time, and the ability to sort, i.e...show only sports shows, or children's shows, etc. suggest everyone, not familiar with gmst, play at that link a moment. with gem, you can also highlight a show. click one button on the remote and it will be recorded to your vcr automatically. that is neat. i am still learning other little tricks. i have read a study, somewhere, recently that explains that most folks prefer getting their e-mail off the tv, than watching tv on the pc. i had an all-in-wonder card that allows me to watch tv in a corner of my pc monitor. i did not care for it. i got rid of it and keep a small tv at my desk. i am quite curious about anyone else's personal experiences using gmst at home. hope we get more posts from actual users. our local sears store allows patrons to play with gem endlessly. the salesmen are happy to answer all questions. uw

To: Uncle Frank who wrote (10822)	11/21/1999 9:27:00 PM
From: NY Stew	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

Uncle Frank, Mike, Yahoo offers a video guide that I find very useful, particularly with my broadband connection. It can sort by program category, provides detail on specific programs, creates a calendar of viewing choices, etc., and it carries advertising. Is this an example of an ipg? Does it navigate and tune for you? Does it record to your VCR? Is it remote controlled via IR? I could go on with more but this is simply not technology. These are informational TV listings only from GIST TV. I believe Tribune owns Gist now. It is no different than AOL carrying TV Guide. Where true interactivity will be needed, such as with AOL TV, they will have to license Gemstar. Regards Stew