Logs between Oct. 1996 ~ Jan. 1997

	A discussion forum, COMM. FORUM, is created. Layout update on the main console page. NOTE: Please use http://holodeck3.com URL to connect to this site. It will run faster than on http://www.starbase21.com/holodeck3/ URL. Holodeck 3 was selected as Today's Link (1/14/97) on Microsoft's exploring home page (go).

Ship Schematic page is created in ST Database II. Holodeck 3 desktop theme for Win95 is added on DB Misc page. Although this theme uses several elements from my site, it is not assembled by me. You can find the author's name in the readme file. Star Trek Emblem VRML world is added on FUN page. Between 12/28/96 and 1/13/97, RED ALERT page (see below) had been updated several times. More campaign supporting sites also had been added to the list.

	In protesting again Viacom's actions of eliminating fan's Star Trek web sites, a RED ALERT page is set up. Join us by placing an image link on your home page.

	H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S 20+ new sound clips have been added to ST Database Sound section. Holodeck 3 Chat Simulation is now featured on Fun Links section. I have compiled a Holodeck 3 FAQ, which contains frequently asked questions that I receive in my e-mails. Mark Lenard (a.k.a. Sarek, father of Spock) passed away on Nov. 22, 1996. For more info, click here.

	42 new sound clips have been added to ST Database Sound section. TOS (the original series) picture category has been created on ST Database Picture section at last. Schedule for TV coverage on Star Trek: First Contact is added.

	Star Trek: First Contact links page is added. Click here to view it.

Many pictures have been added to ST Database Picture section. This section has been re-organized for easy navigation. I have written a program that can help me to update the picture section faster and more easily, so this section should be updated more frequently in the future. The last update of this section was on May 13, 96. The new version of my animated Holodeck 3 start-up & shut-down logos is released. You can download it from ST Database Misc page. I have compiled a list of names to thank the people who have helped me in building this web site. Interface images update. Many images have been enhanced so that they look better and are smaller in file size for faster loading.