Messaging.
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ChatBlocker 1.6
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Evaluation version
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/chat_blocker/

Concerned that certain members of your family or office employees are spending too much time chatting when they should be doing some work? Then you need ChatBlocker to control chat program usage. You can set up time slots to allow chat conversations, log all or selected chats that take place during these allowed times, or disable chatting altogether. The program supports popular chat applications such as AIM/AOL, MSN Messenger, ICQ and Yahoo Messenger.

This evaluation has a 30 minute runtime limitation.

URL: www.exploreanywhere.com

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Eudora 5.2
W9x/Me/2000/NT4/XP
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/eudora5/

Eudora is a popular email application that will handle all your email needs. There are several additions in this version, including enhanced filtering, SSL support and the ability to drag and drop attachments from messages. The manual in PDF format is in the same folder on the CD.

Eudora has three licensing options: Light mode, Sponsored mode andáPaid mode. This single download can be set up in any one of these modes.

If you access multiple email accounts on multiple PCs and want a highly adaptable interface, Eudora's your thing.

The program manual is included on the CD (in the folder as above) in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.

In Light mode, Eudora has many fewer features, but is free of charge and without ads.

In Sponsored mode, Eudora displays ads. It's fairly discreet and means you get the full power of Eudora for free. After a trial period, Eudora will ask you to profile yourself to continue to use the full free version, enabling it to display ads more relevant to your interests.

In Paid mode, Eudora does not display ads and you get the full power of Eudora, but you do have to pay.

URL: www.eudora.com

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GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 8
Win2000 Pro/XP Pro
30-day evaluation
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/gfi_mail_essentials/

If you're running Exchange and getting complaints about increasing SPAM from your users, then consider this Exchange server add-on. This server based anti-spam and email management solution catches SPAM before it gets to the mail server, with no need to deploy client software or configure Outlook. You can set up your own blacklists, as well as reduce false positives using the automatic whitelist feature.

URL: www.gfi.com/mes

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ICQ Lite Build #1068
W9x/ME/2000/NT/XP
Free - recently updated
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/icq/

ICQ ('I seek you') is a popular instant-messaging program that lets you communicate with friends and colleagues in real time. This 'Lite' version comes due to popular demand for a more simple messaging experience. The program starts more quickly, using fewer resources, and incorporates only the features in greatest demand.

Note: you will need to be online when installing in order to register on the network.


URL: www.icq.com

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IncrediMail Xe build 931
W98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Free - updated
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/incredimail/

IncrediMail is a graphical, full-featured email program that provides a rich interactive experience. If you want more fun with email, try this.

This latest build incorporates numerous bug fixes.

Requires MS Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.


URL: www.incredimail.com

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iOpus Secure Email Attachments 1
W9x/Me/2000/NT4/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/secure_attachments/

SEA allows you to create secure email attachments that can be opened by the recipient without the need to install any software. The program creates self-decrypting ZIP attachments, which can contain one or more files, and protects them with a password. All the recipient has to do is enter the correct password, and the protected files will be extracted.

SEA integrates with Explorer's right-click menu allowing you quickly to create attachments from anywhere within Windows. iOpus SEA uses the highly secure Blowfish encryption algorithm with a key length of up to 448 bits.

URL: www.iopus.com

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Eudora 5.2
OS X
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/mac/messages/eudora5/

Eudora is a popular email application that will handle all your email needs. There are several additions in this version, including enhanced filtering, SSL support and a conduit for synching the Eudora Address Book with your Palm OS-based devices. The manual in PDF format is in the same folder on the CD.

Eudora has three licensing options: Light mode, Sponsored mode andáPaid mode. This single download can be set up in any one of these modes.

If you access multiple email accounts on multiple PCs and want a highly adaptable interface, Eudora's your thing.

The program manual is included on the CD (in the folder as above) in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.

In Light mode, Eudora has many fewer features, but is free of charge and without ads.

In Sponsored mode, Eudora displays ads. It's fairly discreet and means you get the full power of Eudora for free. After a trial period, Eudora will ask you to profile yourself to continue to use the full free version, enabling it to display ads more relevant to your interests.

In Paid mode, Eudora does not display ads and you get the full power of Eudora, but you do have to pay.

URL: www.eudora.com

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ICQ 3.2b5
OS 8.6 - 9.x and OS X
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/mac/messages/icq/

Note: if using OS 8.6 -9.x, you will need CarbonLib 1.3 or higher installed.

ICQ ('I seek you') is a popular instant-messaging program that lets you communicate with friends and colleagues in real time. To seek out a friend on the ICQ network, simply enter his or her ICQ number, name, nickname, or email address. Once your contact list is set up, you'll be notified when your friends are online so that you can chat, send instant messages or files, play games and more.

This version includes many new features and fixes, such as improved compatibility with PC versions, the ability to see when a contact is busy typing a message, and various user interface enhancements.

Note: you will need to be online when installing in order to register on the network.

URL: www.icq.com