This protocol allows client-server applications to communicate in a way that is designed to prevent eavesdropping, tampering, or message forgery. SSL encrypts or scrambles data that is transferred between the user and a Web site. SSL compatibility enables the WebTV system to make secure online transactions, thereby allowing the user to safely conduct electronic commerce from sites that offer online banking, shopping, or trading. For more information on SSL, please refer to the SSL Guide . WebTV does not support telnet since WebTV systems are consumer devices and are not designed or intended to function as personal computers.
WebTV users can watch video clips on their TV screens.
WebTV uses neither Netscape Navigator nor Internet Explorer. Most Web pages successfully tested on Netscape Navigator 3.0 and above and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 and above will display well on the WebTV system. WebTV automatically updates the software on users' WebTV systems on a regular basis.