VWeave V1.0
Virtuoso Software
Last Updated April 18, 1995
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What is VWeave? 
	VWeave is a shareware application that processes 
	uqwk summary files and allows you to select 
	only those topics that you are interested in for 
	downloading. VWeave remembers all threads and sorts them
	into three categories: new threads, previously read 
	threads, and skipped threads.

Why should I use VWeave?
	VWeave lets you download ONLY the threads you are 
	interested in reading. You no longer need to waste time 
	and storage space downloading unwanted articles. Because 
	you spend less time on line, you can also save 
	considerably on your on-line charges.

VWeave is shareware - what does that mean to me?
	Shareware is software that is marketed using a "try 
	before you buy" concept. This means that you have 30 
	days from the time you install VWeave to try out the 
	product. If at the end of the 30 days you decide that 
	you do not want to continue using VWeave, simply delete 
	it from your system. If, however, you decide to keep 
	VWeave, you must pay for and register it. See the 
	Register topic on the Help pull-down menu for complete 
	information on registering and paying for VWeave.

Can I Redistribute VWeave?
	The unregistered version of VWeave may be 
	redistributed as long as:
	· It is clearly marked as shareware
	· The original kit is distributed in its 
	  entirety (the "kit" includes all help files, 
	  executable files, and copyright information).
	The registered version of this product may not 
	be redistributed.

What do I receive when I register VWeave?
	When you register VWeave, you receive:
	o A floppy disk that contains a version of VWeave with 
	  the registration reminder removed
	o A set of uqwk scripts that you can use on your UNIX
	  account to facilitate offline processing
	o Free support via e-mail (which is also available to 
	  people still in the 30-day evaluation period who 
	  have not yet registered) 

On what kind of system will VWeave run?
	VWeave will run on the following system configurations:
	o PCs with a 386/25 or higher processor running
	  Windows NT 3.5 or later. At least 12 MB of memory 
	  is also required.
	o PCs with a 386 or higher processor running 
	  Windows or Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or later
	  with Win32s 1.20 or later, and at least 4 MB of memory. 

I have Windows 3.1 - what is Win32s? 
	Win32s is a set of libraries that allows 32-bit 
	applications (such as VWeave) to run on Windows 
	3.1. Installing Win32s will not affect any other 
	applications on your system. 

	Win32s requires at least 2.2 MB of disk space. 5.2 MB 
	is required if you install OLE support, but OLE is 
	not required for VWeave.

How do I tell if I already have Win32s?
	If Win32S is installed, there will be a subdirectory 
	called WIN32S in the Windows system directory.

How can I obtain Win32s?
	Win32s can be downloaded from ftp.microsoft.com. 
	Currently V1.20 is in the file 
	SoftLib/MSLFiles/PW1118.EXE, although by the time 
	you read this a more recent version might exist. 
	You can check the developr/win32dk/sdk-public 
	directory for up-to-date information about Win32s. 

I have an older version of Win32s - do I really need to update it 
to V1.20 or later?
	Previous versions of Win32s had a bug that could cause 
	system instability when VWeave invokes a compression
	utility. VWeave will run fine on previous versions of 
	Win32s if you do not use a compression utility.

How much disk space do I need to install and run VWeave?
	VWeave installation will take approximately half a
	megabyte of disk space.

Do I need any additional software to run VWeave?
	To run VWeave, you must have uqwk V1.8 or later available 
	on your service provider's machine. It is also highly 
	recommended that you use a compression utility, 
	preferably one that uses the ZIP format (such as PKZIP) 
	on both your own computer and that of the service 
	provider.

What is uqwk and what does it have to do with VWeave?
	uqwk is a program that creates a packet of new mail and
	news that can be downloaded for off-line reading.

	To verify that uqwk is installed, enter the following 
	command at the UNIX prompt:
		which uqwk
	If the system responds by displaying something like:
		/usr/bin/uqwk
	then uqwk is installed. If uqwk is not installed, you can
	copy it from the ftp site: 
		ftp.gte.com:/pub/uqwk

How can I obtain the VWeave kit?
	VWeave can be obtained from:
	o CompuServe - Download VWEAVE10.ZIP from Library 4
	  (PC Internet S/W) in the INETRESOURCE forum. You
	  can also register using CompuServe by entering
	  GO SWREG at the prompt; the product ID is 5553.
	o ftp Site: ftp://ftp.std.com/vendors/virtuoso/vweave/vweave10.zip
	  Simtel:   /win3/offline/vweave10.zip

What does the VWeave kit contain?
	The VWeave kit contains: 
	o The VWeave executable file (VWEAVE.EXE)
	o The VWeave help file (VWEAVE.HLP)
	o A sample summary file (SUMMARY.ZIP)
	o The file README.TXT, which provides vital information
	  about VWeave.
	
	The kit also includes the setup files required to
	install VWeave.

How do I install VWeave?
	To install VWeave:
	1) Either insert the VWeave floppy disk into your
	   floppy drive, or download VWeave from an appropriate 
	   site.
	2) If you downloaded VWeave from an ftp site or 
	   CompuServe, decompress the ZIP file.
	   If you are installing VWeave from a floppy disk,
	   select the floppy drive from File Manager.
	3) Run SETUP.EXE, either by double-clicking on SETUP.EXE
	   or by selecting Run from the File menu in Program
	   Manager.
	4) Follow the instructions in SETUP.EXE.

How do I use VWeave?
	VWeave is easy to use and is mostly self-explanatory. 
	The basic steps are:
	1) Dial in to your UNIX account and use uqwk to 
	   generate a summary file for newsgroups that you
	   are subscribed to. Then, download that summary file
	   to your local PC.
	2) Open the summary file from the File Open pull-down 
	   menu.
	3) Double-click on the newsgroup that you want to 
	   peruse.
	4) Click on any threads you want to read. 
	5) Close the newsgroup.
	6) Repeat steps 3-5 as needed.
	7) Exit VWeave. A new summary file is automatically 
	   created.
	8) Dial in to your account and upload the new summary 
	   file.
	9) Use uqwk to retrieve and download your messages. 
	   Refer to uqwk man pages for additional information
	   on using uqwk.

What other features does VWeave offer?
	As with all products offered by Virtuoso Software, VWeave
	includes:
	o Extensive on-line help
	o The ability to contact Virtuoso Software on line
	  (select Submit Feedback from the Help pull-down menu 
	  for details)
	o The ability to register using CompuServe