 The best gear for the Net — updated to 23/6/98
Our Internet Toolkit is designed to be a concise, one-stop
shop for all the tools you need to get on and make the most of the Internet. It contains
our selection of the latest applications available.
We update this kit every month with the latest versions of
products. Throughout the year, we also supplement this kit with Power Kit features,
focusing on a particular type of tool, such as browser plug-ins.
Browsers are the most powerful and
popular tools in our kit, and these have their own page.
For the latest archiving utilities, click
here.
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Finger clients
Finger clients return information about server users. Sometimes the finger server will
be set up so that instead of getting user information, you receive a weather forecast or
other special message, but usually it will tell you the user's name and when they last
logged on.
| InterForce 1.0 |
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Check out the Readme files for each version here:
Windows 95 |
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Download the version for your operating system here:
Windows 95
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| Description: |
This is a finger server for your
computer. The icon sits on the system tray. |
| Requirements: |
Shareware |
| Install
instructions: |
Download to your local drive, then
unzip (for help click here) and run the EXE file |
 Links online: |
http://www.tal.org/
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FTP clients
FTP is used to transport files from one host to another. FTP servers may have public
areas where anonymous logins are accepted, or they may be restricted on user name and
password. They're a fast way to get information or new software if you know where to look.
| FTPPro98 |
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Check out the Readme files for each version here:
Windows 95 |
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Download the version for your operating system here:
Windows 95
(218K) |
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| Description: |
FTPPro98 is a fairly
basic FTP program with a couple of features that make transferring files a simple
procedure. With a similar look to Windows Explorer, FTPPro98 is set out with four panels:
two panels for the local computer and two for the remote FTP site. |
| Requirements: |
Shareware |
| Install
instructions: |
Download to your local drive, then
unzip (for help click here) and run the EXE file |
| Links online: |
http://www.ftppro.com/
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IRC clients
Live chat via typing on a system of channels like CB radio, where you are known by a
nickname. The most basic commands you need to know are /join and /quit.
| Snak 1.4.1 |
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Download the version for your operating system
here:
Mac OS
(837K) |
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| Description: |
A great new IRC client for the Mac
that features an easy-to-use interface with great options. |
| Requirements: |
Shareware |
| Install
Instructions: |
Download to your local drive, then
unzip (for help click here), and run. |
| Links online: |
http://www.snak.com/
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Mail and newsreaders
The Internet is the common email denominator of the world. The majority of private and
public email services are either located on or have gateways to the Internet. If you are
using an Internet mail server, you need an Internet mail client.
News applications allow access to Internet newsgroups. Newsgroups are discussion areas
to which Internet users contribute. Thousands of discussion groups on all kinds of topics
exist. Newsgroups work like a noticeboard — someone puts up a message and others add
their comments or start a related discussion, or someone asks a question to which others
respond.
| The Bat 1.014 |
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Download the version for your operating system
here:
Windows 95/NT 4.0
(1,314K) |
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| Description: |
A small, full-featured mail client
featuring automatic spell checker, dial-up networking support, mail notification, message
filters, and a Mail Dispatcher for managing the messages on the server. |
| Requirements: |
Shareware |
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Instructions: |
Internet Explorer
users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the
CD. Nestcape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file. |
| Links online: |
http://www.ritlabs.com/the_bat/ |
| Gravity 2.1b4 |
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Check out the Readme files for each version here:
Windows 95/NT |
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Download the version for your operating system here:
Windows 95/NT
(2,483K) |
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| Description: |
Gravity is a Usenet newsreader for
Windows 95 and NT that lets you organise and sort the newsgroups to best suit your needs
and interests. |
| Requirements: |
Demo |
| Install
instructions: |
Internet Explorer
users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the
CD. Nestcape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file. |
| Links online: |
http://www.microplanet.com/
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Ping and analysis tools
Ping programs are a very simple method of detecting whether a host machine is
responding and at what speed.
Telnet
Telnet applications allow terminal connection to a remote computer. They are used for
remotely running applications on another system for purposes such as checking mail or
using a database or MUD.
| CRT 2.2b6b |
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Download the version for your operating system
here:
Windows 95
(1,055K) |
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| Description: |
Terminal emulator with auto log-in,
printing, Zmodem file transfers and firewall support. Toolbars, a keymap editor, a search
feature and session names all help prevent you from getting lost. The scripting
language is handy for automating the login process. |
| Requirements: |
N/A |
| Install
instructions: |
Internet Explorer
users just click on the file and choose Open to run the setup program straight from the
CD. Nestcape users download to your local drive and run the EXE file. |
| Links online: |
http://www.vandyke.com |
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