STATUS: ONLINE NODE: SAN JOSE-02 BAUD: 1200 MEMORY FREE: 27648
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[ ENTRY GUIDE ] HOW TO ACCESS VIRTUAL MARKET '86

[3] HOW TO JOIN

Instructions for participating over the telephone line.

[ COMPATIBLE MODELS ] Apple II / Macintosh / Commodore 64 / Amiga / Atari ST / ZX Spectrum / MSX / IBM PC

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[ ACCESS FLOW ]

  1. Connect your terminal and modem.
  2. Dial the designated number.
  3. Enter hall ID "VK86".
  4. Confirm your member number and display name.
  5. Select a booth number.
  6. Browse each exhibitor page in sequence.

[ SAMPLE SESSION ]

ATD 03-XXXX-1986
CONNECT 1200
LOGIN:
> MEMBER NO. 860314
> HALL ID    VK86
READY
SELECT AREA ? B
BOOTH NO. ? 03

[ VIEW MODE ]

Vket-chan guide character

VKET CHAN SAYS

"Booths with sample graphics usually show the text guide first and the image data afterward. During congestion, text-only mode may be used."

"Some works will be distributed later by mail or separate line arrangements."

[ NOTES ]

  • Please disconnect promptly after browsing so that other users may connect.
  • Busy hours are expected late in the evening. Wait a little before trying again.
  • Graphic data may take time to display. Please wait even if the screen appears still.
  • Telephone charges are the responsibility of each participant.

[ PARTICIPATION STYLE ]

The attraction of this fair is not merely what is displayed, but the experience of connecting from home and entering a shared electronic venue through a modem.