General tools

All the latest and greatest Internet utilities to enhance your surfing experience.

Section Index
Products in this section include: 
1stSource 1.0, 4-Net, Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05AutoURLSubmit, Disconnector 2.6, EntryPoint 1.0, GetRight 4.1.2, GoZilla Free 3.5, Internet Junkbuster 2.0.2-6, MacHeadlines Lite, nmh 1.0.3, Weather1

1stSource 1.0

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/NT
Description: A combination of tools ideal for the Internet researcher. Combines a Web site bookmark facility with a powerful text editor for keeping a record of favourite Web sites. Copy and paste the text and images into a freeform database and create you own notes for additional research information.
Licence: Shareware
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.nextword.com/

 

4-Net

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: This Internet tools package allows you to maintain your Internet connection indefinitely by simulating Internet activity. Use 4-Net to monitor your Internet connection's latency or your file download speeds. Other basic Internet utilities include Ping, Finger, Traceroute and hostname/IP address resolution.
Licence: Shareware (30-day trial)
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.cartoonlogic.com/

 

Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view PDF (Portable Document Format) files -- a format used by many vendors.
Licence: Freeware
Requirements: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.adobe.com/

 

AutoURLSubmit

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: A quick and easy search engine submission program that helps you post your Web site to the major search engines.
Licence: Shareware (20-day trial)
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://ksoftware.webjump.com/

 

Disconnector 2.6

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: This handy program disconnects you from the Internet when your downloads are complete. Disconnector plays sounds at certain intervals and on disconnection.
Licence: Freeware
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.pixiesoft.com/disconnector.htm

 

EntryPoint 1.0

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: EntryPoint is an Internet toolbar that supplies news, shopping, weather, music and other useful information to your desktop. It features a news and stock ticker that scrolls through the latest headlines and prices. Several toolbar buttons allow you to quickly access numerous Web sites for shopping and finance information, classified ads, auctions, city guides, dictionaries, movie times and more.
Licence: Freeware
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.entrypoint.com/

 

GetRight 4.1.2

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: GetRight helps deal with the many errors that can occur while you're downloading files. It can increase your download speed by up to four times by segmenting a file to different servers and will resume downloading a file after you've been disconnected.
Licence: Shareware
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.getright.com/

 

GoZilla Free 3.5

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: GoZilla Free is an Internet file management and retrieval system that lets you gather URL links for files you want to download simply by dragging them from your browser. It also lets you instantly see file sizes, estimated download times, and network connection performance. Add as many download locations for a file as you can find -- when GoZilla retrieves the file for you, check all available locations and deliver the fastest possible connection.
Licence: Freeware
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.gozilla.com/

 

Internet Junkbuster 2.0.2-6

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: This program deletes unauthorized cookies and other unwanted identifying header information that is exchanged between Web servers and browsers. It can be configured to block requests for any URLs, such as adult sites or banner ads. It has a comprehensive range of options for HTTP access control, forwarding, routing, and logging. Version 2.0.2-6 includes a GUI interface with a log window.
Licence: Freeware
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://internet.junkbuster.com/

 

MacHeadlines Lite

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

Mac OS
Description: MacHeadlines displays headlines from up to 32 news sites on the Internet. To read the headline, simply click on it and your Web browser will launch and take you to the site. Use MacHeadlines' news sites or add your own.
Licence: Freeware
Requirements: System 7.5, Internet connection
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip the file.
Links online:  

 

nmh 1.0.3

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

Linux
Description: nmh (new MH) is an electronic mail handling system originally based on version 6.8.3 of the MH message system developed by the RAND Corporation and the University of California. It is intended to be a (mostly) compatible drop-in replacement for MH. nmh consists of a collection of fairly simple single-purpose programs to send, receive, save, retrieve and manipulate email messages.
Licence: Freeware
Requirements:
Links online: http://apps.freshmeat.net/homepage/899924919/

 

Weather1

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 95/98/NT
Description: Weather1 keeps you posted on current weather conditions, forecasts, warnings, advisories and satellite and radar images. It also features 10-day, three-month and 12-month outlooks, weather cams, worldwide locations, population and census information and more.
Licence: Shareware (updates information on conditions only every four hours)
Requirements:
Install instructions: Internet Explorer users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the CD. Netscape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.design2graphics.com/

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