Messaging.
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ICQ Lite Build #1150
W9x/ME/2000/NT/XP
Free û updated version
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 (though the program is growing as more Pro features creep in).

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 1107
W98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Free – new version
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 has a new-look interface, new emoticons, the ability to sort folders alphabetically, and reduced memory consumption. Requires MS Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.


URL: www.incredimail.com

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Replay Radio 3
W98/Me/NT4/2000/XP
Demo
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/replay_radio/

Replay Radio lets you record radio shows from the Web, which you can then download to your MP3 player. Billed as a 'Tivo for the radio', the easy interface has lots of features. Replay Radio lets you schedule days to record with start and end times like a VCR. Create MP3 files for listening on your PC or downloading to your MP3 Player or burn Audio CDs for playback later.

The program will even record directly from a radio or other audio source by connecting it to your PC's sound card. The only limitation of the demo is that you get a maximum of five minutes per recording. Once you order, you can make recordings of up to 4 hours.


URL: www.applian.net

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SpamButcher 1.5b
W9x/Me/NT/2000/XP
30-day trial
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/spambutcher/

SpamButcher is an easy to use anti-Spam filter that checks for new messages in your inbox at specified intervals and, if it finds any Spam, moves messages to a holding area for your later examination or deletion. The program utilises a fuzzy logic system that offers three levels of aggressiveness. During our tests, it detected a high percentage of Spam, with almost no false positives.

SpamButcher works directly on your POP3 mailbox and runs independently of any email program. Unfortunately, you cannot modify or add any filter settings, however you can add senders to a WhiteList or BlackList in order to keep their mail from being accidentally filtered. The filtered email is saved and can be purged after review or automatically at specified intervals. The Butcher can send you scheduled reports of all intercepted Spam via email.

The program requires MS Internet explorer 4 or later and does not work with AOL or Hotmail.

URL: www.spambutcher.com

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XenoMail 1.4
W98/ME/2000/NT4/XP
60-day trial
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/xenomail/

Note: you need to register to obtain a free XenoMail Licence Reference Number before installing the software. Go to www.indiciisalus.com/english/xenomail û click on the registration button and follow the instructions, where you will need to enter the code IMag001 (that's a capital i before the M). Ignore the download link on the Web site and simply use the installation link above. You will need to reboot your computer during the installation process. If you have any enquiries, contact the XenoMail Customer Services Team at xeno_support@indiciisalus.com.

XenoMail is a secure email solution giving you a fast, reliable and simple way to protect your emails from prying eyes and validate the identities of senders and recipients. It works with Microsoft Outlook 98, 2000 and 2002.

XenoMail gives you the electronic equivalent of enclosing your message in an 'envelope' to protect its confidentiality, and signing it digitally to guarantee its authenticity. You can buy a simple read-only account or a licence for your entire company or as a value-added service to offer your customers.

URL: www.indiciisalus.com

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POPmonitor 2.1.1
OS 8/9
Shareware
Location on CD: software/mac/messages/popmonitor/

With POPmonitor you can take a peek inside your mailbox and delete unwanted email without the need to download the messages first. You can also automate the removal of unwanted messages by creating lists of trusted and blocked senders and by creating custom filters based on several criteria. Another option is to bounce messages right back to their sender to simulate a non-existing e-mail address (nice one).

In an unregistered version of POPmonitor you can create only one mail account, three trusted senders, three blocked senders and three custom filters.

URL: www.vechtwijk.nl/dev/index.html

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Spamfire 1.3.7
OS X
15-day trial
Location on CD: software/mac/messages/spamfire/

Spamfire works with any POP3, IMAP or Hotmail account and any email program (does not work with AOL or Web-based email). It comes with hundreds of built-in fuzzy-logic filters that automatically identify and remove unwanted junk email. Automatic filter updates ensure that you always have the most up-to-date spam protection available.

URL: www.matterform.com