Although I K Online has been around since 1994, it hasn't been a name well- known in Amiga circles. All lhal is set to change, however, with their announcement that they will support the two major ‘alternative' computing platforms, the Amiga and Acorn ranges of machines. While we at Amiga Format aren't too concerned about the Cambridge- based computer, we're very pleased to hear the level of commitment UK Online are planning for Amiga owners. Thev have already announced that they will be mirroring important Amiga websites including die Amiga Web • Director)’, Vapor and Amiga.org for faster UK access, and they will offer a full Aininet mirror in the very near future. UK Online have also been out and bought Aniigas and are busy training staff to handle tech support queries for Amiga customers. Other ISPs have promised Amiga support, but very few seem to offer this level of service, including longstanding ISP Demon. Major Internet support for the Amiga from UK Online, with websites and dedicated helplines. Iii: Best of all, new customers to UK Online will not be offered a rag tag bundle of Amiga software, or expected to find their own, as they will get a demo of Active Software's X('(Connect. - the Internet software package even an idiot can install and use. UK Online will also olfer a special upgrade deal to the full version of Net ('on ncct for just £39.95 (a discount of nearly 40% on the recommended retail price). UK Online's commitment and full bat king for the Amiga market is further illustrated by their 24 hours a day, seven days a week help-desk staff, who are enabling them to support these platforms around the clock. “Amiga users have been promised Internet support from a number of Internet companies in the past, but UK Online have done more than just promise,” said Chris Wiles, Manager of Active Software. “They have bought Amiga computers, trained their staff to support their Amiga software, bought a server simply to mirror major Amiga web sites and they are working closely with Amiga magazines to make sure ihis message is heard.” Matt Kelland, Business Development Manager of UK Online said: “We recognise that Internet users are not confined to people with Pcs and Windows, and we are keen to demonstrate that we can deliver a high quality and comprehensive Internet service to users who may feel neglected by the mainstream Internet business.