Before entering AlphaWorld, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR IMMIGRATION PAPERS FROM OUR WEB SITE (http://www.worlds.net/alphaworld). Please write down the user name and password that you enter when "immigrating" and use them again when installing AlphaWorld.
Once you have registered, click the button above to begin the installation process. The installation is automated and you will be guided through a series of a few questions. BE SURE TO USE THE SAME USER NAME AND PASSWORD THAT YOU CHOSE WHEN IMMIGRATING.
Once you have installed AlphaWorld, establish your Internet connection and click on the AWORLD icon and you will be connected to AlphaWorld. On your first visit, you may be asked to upgrade to the latest version. This upgrade will take a few minutes. After the upgrade, you will enter at the main "Drop Zone" and the environment will begin appearing before your eyes (it may take a couple minutes during your first visit).
Please be sure that you meet the minimum system requirements. You must:
-- Be running Windows 3.1, NT or 95
-- Be using a 486/66 or higher PC
-- Have a direct Internet connection (PPP or SLIP)
-- Have a 14.4 or higher modem
-- Have 8 MB of RAM
-- Have 20 MB of disk space free
-- Your display can show at least 256 colors under Windows
Some of the traditional online services will let you use this space. Here are special instructions if you are using CompuServe or MSN:
CONNECTING FROM COMPUSERVE (800-848-8990)
1. Click on the Go icon and type PPP to get to Compuserve's Internet area.
2. Select "Download Net Launcher for Windows", a 1.2MB download.
3. Install it, and it will create a new program group that includes the Compuserve Internet Dialer.
4. Click on Dial and you will connect to your normal Compuserve number with TCP/IP access.
5. Once you are connected, click on the AlphaWorld icon.
CONNECTING FROM MICROSOFT NETWORK (800-426-9400)
1. First, make sure you are running MSN 1.05 and you have connected using a "full Internet access" telephone number.
2. If you still have MSN 1.0, you will need to upgrade. Start at MSN Central. Click "File," "Go To", "Other Location", and type "WWW".
3. Follow the installation instructions. MSN will download a list of new connection telephone numbers; pick one and reconnect to that new number.
Please be aware that if you are using a browser that installs winsock.dll in a directory other than the Windows subdirectory (i.e. Spry Mosaic for ZD Net, Netscape, GNN, InterChange, possibly others), that in order to use this software, you must copy your winsock.dll to your Windows subdirectory.
If you need more help, email aw-support@worlds.net, call 1-800-780-1613 or check the documentation on http://www.worlds.net/alphaworld.
Enjoy and remember, IT'S YOUR WORLD!
If you would like to print this file, it is entitle "alpha.txt" and may be found in this CD's "txt" directory.
