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PDF Convert lets you convert text, MS Word, WordPerfect, Windows Write, rich text format (rtf), HTML files and images to PDF documents. No Adobe MS Office products need to be installed on your computer. You can set PDF properties and encryption (128-bit Adobe standard) on all your documents, and translate files in batches as well.

Licence: Free to try; Ç20 to buy
Online: http://www.bluelabelsoft.de/english/indexgeng.htm
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003.
Requires: N/A

Install instructions: Download and run the installer.

		Windows

Imago is multithread image search and download tool. Starting from any given Web URL address, it scan all the URL link pointing to images and download the images to your local machine. User can filter desired image files based on file size and modified time. User can also adjust the URL depth for image scanning. The downloaded image is displayed as thumbnails in real time.

Licence: Free.
Online: http://128.121.62.113/home/songoog/songo_imago.htm
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003.
Requires: Internet connection.

Install instructions: Download and run the installer.

		Windows

NetPumper helps you download files from the Internet. It can automatically resume broken downloads and lets you recover from lost connections. It supports an unlimited amount of concurrent downloads and can download several sections of a file at once to heavily accelerate the download speed. NetPumper Pro also makes it possible to schedule downloads and gives you full control over the bandwidth usage through a graphical interface. NetPumper integrates with Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and Opera, and is compatible with the services from Anti-Leech.com.

Version 1.2 introduces the following new features: simultaneous downloading of multiple sections of a file; server-driven bandwidth control; support for Anti-Leech file rename function; resume downloads partially executed by other programs.

Licence: Free to try; US$19.95 to buy.
Online: http://www.netpumper.com/
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003.
Requires: Internet connection.

Install instructions: Download and run the installer.

		Windows

OutlookSMS lets you send SMS messages directly from Microsoft Outlook through a special toolbar button. Instead of fumbling with your mobile phone to send SMS messages when you're at your PC, you can just use your PC and save yourself a great deal of hassle. Your staff can compose SMS messages using the existing Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes mail client, just as you would normally compose an email. Recipients can be selected conveniently from the standard Outlook or Notes address books. OutlookSMS can also send calendar reminders by SMS to your mobile, so you'll never miss a meeting again! Just like email, a message can be sent to several recipients simultaneously. OutlookSMS requires a subscription through the LegionOne site, but the software itself is free.

Licence: Sofware is free; service is from $15.95 a month; free trials available.
Online: http://www.legionone.com/outlooksms/
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003.
Requires: Internet connection.

Install instructions: Download and run the installer.

		Windows

Pluck's suite of integrated mini-applications help you search, retrieve, organise and share the best of the Web. Pluck is a lightweight Internet Explorer add-on with a user interface similar to Outlook. You can share any Web page with a public or private group to plan a trip, or track companies. "My Web" is a versatile bookmark manager that synchronises WebLinks between PCs. "RSS Reader" has a clean interface, drag-and-drop subscriptions, and an integrated RSS search engine. "Power Search" returns Google, Amazon and eBay results in a list view for customised sorting and filtering.

Version 0.9.1 features two new mini-apps: Sharing and My Web, and extends RSS Reader and Power Search. The .16 release adds Proxy server handling and increases the types of feeds supported. Does not require .NET framework.

Licence: Free.
Online: http://www.pluck.com/
Operating system: Windows 2000/XP.
Requires: IE 6.0.

Install instructions: Download and run the installer.

		Windows

Web Link Validator is a site manager and link checker that can help Web masters automate the process of testing their sites for broken elements. This app finds broken links (including JavaScript and Flash windows), orphaned files and slow-loading pages. It can access HTTPS resources and password-protected pages, and works via a proxy server. Results are presented in a clear, easy-to-read layout and can be saved in HTML, TXT, RTF, CSV or MS Excel format. A powerful system of filters enables in-depth research of occurring problems. Recent changes: improved HTML parsing. Added new report: HTML Syntax, faster processing of large sites, improved parsing of Flash files.

Licence: Free 30-day trial; US$27 to buy.
Online: http://www.relsoftware.com/
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003.
Requires: Internet connection.

Install instructions: Download and run the installer.

		Windows