As matter fact, I would prefer all the ads are not accessable. The more
ads you read, the more you actually pay for this internet access.  So only
to blind people who can not read the ads, this service is free.


On Wed, 4 Aug 1999, Kelly Ford wrote:

> >Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 14:21:02 -0700
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >From: Kelly Ford <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: AltaVista FreeAccess
> >
> >Hi All,
> >
> >AltaVista now has an advertiser-supported free internet access similar to
> services like NetZero.  Complete requirements and a FAQ can be found at:
> >
> >http://microav.com/help/help.html
> >
> >To join the service you must visit
> >
> >http://www.microav.com/signup
> >
> >and complete a brief survey.  You are then instructed to download a small
> (500K) program that is used to establish your connection and display ads on
> your computer screen.
> >
> >Once connected you can use whatever internet applications you choose,
> although AltaVista FreeAccess requires that Internet Explorer 4.0 or
> greater be present on your system.
> >
> >As near as I could tell the advertising doesn't get in the way of using a
> screen reader.  Part of the ads can actually be read with a screen reader,
> although certain buttons for advanced services in the ad window couldn't be
> located by JFW or Window-Eyes.
> >
> >If you are looking for a backup ISP, an account to use when travelling or
> perhaps just to save a bit on your online fees, AltaVista FreeAccess might
> be worth exploring.  With Netzero, which is available from
> >
> >http://www.netzero.net
> >
> >now offering complete POP and SMTP email services as well as free internet
> access, that system is my first choice in the free internet category of ISP
> though.
> >
> >Kelly
>
>
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