Virtual Access is an Offline Reader for Mail, News, CompuServe and CIX
for Windows 3.x for multiple users


Introduction:
=============
This version of Virtual Access is for Windows 3.x, it will not run
under windows NT/95 however we would advise people to use our 32 bit
version instead.  

This version will time out after running for 30 seperate days.

You can install Virtual Access on your network and share one online
accounts access to Mail/News/CompuServe/CIX across the whole company.
Virtual Access supports everything from a single user using one service
to multiple users, with multiple online accounts to multiple services
and everything inbetween.



Installation Instructions:
==========================
To install Virtual Access just run the va16.exe program included
in this archive.  It will begin the installation process, you will
then be guided through the installation process by 'wizard' style
dialogs.  Most of the dialogs have info buttons that explain the
choices available and the implications of those choices.

All of the files of Virtual Access are installed into one directory, 
(that you choose) except for ctl3d32.dll, which will be installed into
the windows system directory.  However if you already have a copy of
that file there then we will place a backup copy of ctl3d32.dll into
the ~\vapath\backup\ directory.


Support for Virtual Access:
===========================
Support for Virtual Access Internet is via the ashmount news server, 
steed.ashmount.com, which is available inside Virtual Access as the
Ashmount service.

Virtual Access comes complete with messages that describe the features
and facilities of Virtual Access, and how to set it up and get going.
Please take the time and trouble to read them after installing they
will show you how to setup and use Virtual Access.


Where to Find Virtual Access:
=============================
Freeware, Virtual Access Internet
ftp://ftp.ashmount.com/vanet16.exe (16 bit version)
ftp://ftp.ashmount.com/vanet32.exe (32 bit version)

Virtual Access Professional/Workgroup
(Note : This is a 30 day evaluation version - runs on 30 different
days before timing out)
ftp://ftp.ashmount.com/va16.exe    (16 bit version)
ftp://ftp.ashmount.com/va32.exe    (32 bit version)

Manuals (Word6 for Windows)
ftp://ftp.ashmount.com/vaplt.zip   (Letter format)
ftp://ftp.ashmount.com/vapa4.zip   (A4 format)



We hope that you enjoy Virtual Access and look forward to hearing
from you

4-April-1996
Ashmount Research
ashmount@ashmount.com
