Ella for Spam Control with CRITICAL UPDATE

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Licence: Full version
Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Outlook 2000/XP. Does not work with Microsoft Outlook Express
Web: http://www.openfieldsoftware.com

Ella is the latest tool developed to help you handle that spam mountain. When you install it, it gives you a training session and the software "learns" examples of the mail you receive, so that it can sort your email and work out what is spam and what isn't. Nothing so far is a complete solution to spam, but this may make it more manageable.

Important:
The version of Ella for Spam Control on last month's NetGuide CD (v1.2.9.0) contained a known defect that will prevent your email from being sent correctly. Please install the updated installer now. Please do not uninstall the previous version as it will prevent the update from working correctly.

ZoneAlarm 3.7

Operating system: Windows 98SE/ME/2000 Pro/XP
Licence: Freeware
Minimum system requirements: Minimum system RAM: 48MB (98SE/ME), 64MB (2000 Pro), 128MB (XP).
Web: http://www.zonealarm.com/

Protect your PC from hackers with this excellent free firewall. You can set it up so that you are alerted if any suspicious packets of information enter or leave your computer. ZoneAlarm stands between your computer and the outside world. Like the lock o

ZoneAlarm Pro 4

Operating system: Windows 98SE/ME/2000 Pro/XP
Licence: Shareware (30-day trial)
Minimum system requirements: Minimum system RAM: 48MB (98SE/ME), 64MB (2000 Pro), 128MB (XP).
Web: http://www.zonealarm.com/

Hackers lurk everywhere on the Internet, waiting for an "in" into your personal and financial information. Even legitimate Web sites have sophisticated methods of snooping, such as cookies that track your identity and browsing habits. ZoneAlarm Pro offers

Ad-Aware 6

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.lavasoftusa.com

Ad-aware Standard Edition is THE award winning, free* multicomponent detection and removal utility that consistently leads the industry in safety, user satisfaction, support and reliability.

Spybot-S&D

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Donationware
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.safer-networking.org

Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer.

Winzip 8.1

Web Site: http://www.winzip.com
Operating System: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
System Requirements: Not listed
License: 21 day evaluation. $29 US to register

WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats. The optional wizard interface makes zipping and unzipping easier than ever. WinZip features built-in support for CAB files and for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most virus scanners.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie
Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
System Requirements: 233MHz CPU; 32MB RAM
License: Free
Intallation instructions: This installer needs to be run directly from the CD. Do not copy one file only to your hard drive. Internet Explorer users click in the link below and select 'Open' or 'Run this program from it's current location', and then close this browser session before going any further. Alternatively, browse to the directory Essentials/Windows/internet_explorer and run the file ie6setup.exe.

This latest version of Internet Explorer is more stable, with better error reporting as well. It helps you to print, save and email pictures you find on the Web. It also has new media and search features that make finding information and experience online audio and video easier than ever before.

 

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/directx
Operating System: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
System Requirements: Not listed
License: Free

DirectX 9.0b improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating system. Download and install this update for your Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP-based system.

Adobe Reader 6

Web Site: http://www.adobe.com
Operating System: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
System Requirements: Not listed
License: Free

Adobe Reader 6.0 is free software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on a variety of hardware and operating system platforms.

ICQ Pro 2003a

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: Not listed
Web: http://web.icq.com/

ICQ Pro 2003a is the latest release of ICQ, the 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 you can chat, send instant messages, files, and URLs, play games or just hang out.