| Web browsers | Compression utilities | File viewers and readers | Chat clients |

Web browsers

 

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1.7 for "Classic" Mac OS

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default.aspx
Operating System: OS 8.1 to 9.x
System Requirements:
Macintosh PowerPC; 16 MB of RAM. We also recommend that you turn on Virtual Memory by using the Memory control panel. 12 MB of available hard disk space; Apple QuickTime version 3.0 or later; 9600 bits per second (BPS) modem (28.8 Kbps or higher recommended). Open Transport 1.3 or later; for dial-up connections, Open Transport Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) software or similar PPP connection software, including a control panel and an extension.
License: Free

Whether you're searching for information, tracking online auctions, or browsing Web pages, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x makes it easy to make the most of the Web. With Mac-first innovations — such as Internet Scrapbook, which lets you collect pictures, receipts, and more — Internet Explorer makes the Web easy and fun. And perhaps best of all, it’s free!

This latest version — version 5.1.7 — resolves security vulnerabilities in previous versions of Internet Explorer 5.

Note Internet Explorer 5.1.7 for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x is not compatible with Mac OS X. If you use Mac OS X, you can download and install Internet Explorer 5.2.3 for Mac OS X.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2.3 for Mac OS-X

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default.aspx
Operating System: OS-X version 10.1.5 or later.
System Requirements:
Macintosh PowerPC; 128 MB of RAM; 19.9 MB of available hard disk space; Apple QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later; 9600 bits per second (BPS) modem (28.8 Kbps or higher recommended).
Internet connection through either an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network. Internet access might require a fee to an ISP; local or long-distance telephone charges might also apply.
License: Free

This latest version — version 5.2.3 — enhances browser compatibility for users who work on a network with secure authentication or with proxy servers. It also provides all the latest security and performance enhancements for Internet Explorer 5 for Mac OS X.

Note Internet Explorer 5.2.3 for Mac OS X is not compatible with Mac OS 9.x or earlier. It requires features that are available only in Mac OS X. If you use Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x, you can download and install Internet Explorer 5.1.6 for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x.

 

Compression utilities (programs that 'unpack' software you have downloaded)

StuffIt Expander 8

Web Site: http://www.stuffit.com
System Requirements: Mac OS 10.1.5
License: Free

Free, award-winning StuffIt Expander™ gives you access to virtually any file you download from the Internet or receive in your email. Expander handles all common compression formats, including .sitx archives created by the new StuffIt X file format. Whether you come across a file compressed on a PC, Mac, or other platform, Expander helps you open it quickly and easily.

version 8 for Mac OS X

version 7.03 for Mac OS 8.6 - 9x

NOTE: StuffIt Expander 8 is a FREE component of StuffIt Standard Edition 8. This means that installing StuffIt Expander will result in the install of an unregistered StuffIt Standard Edition package. Also included in the StuffIt Standard Edition installer are unregistered shareware versions of DropStuff™, DropZip™ and DropTar™.

 

File viewers and readers


Adobe Reader 6

Web Site: http://www.adobe.com
Operating System: Mac OS 10.2.2-10.2.6
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.


Microsoft Media Player 7.1 for Mac

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/
Operating System: Mac OS 8.1-9.x
System Requirements:

License:
Freeware

Introducing Windows Media Player 7.1 for Mac. With full support for the industry-leading Windows Media, this new version of our player for Mac OS 8.1 and higher opens the world of Windows Media content to Macintosh users, enabling them to access the best audio and video on the Web. Optimised specifically for the Macintosh, the player provides intuitive design, reliable performance, and compatibility with most popular Macintosh models and system software.


Microsoft Media Player 9 for Mac OS X

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/
Operating System: Mac OS X
System Requirements:
Apple Mac OS X version 10.1.5 or later, 128M RAM
License:
Freeware

Introducing Windows Media Player Mac OS X, carbonised for version 10.1 of Apple’s newest operating system. Sporting a new Aqua interface and with full support for the industry-leading Windows Media, this new version of the player opens the world of Windows Media content to Macintosh users, enabling them to access the best audio and video on the Web. Optimised specifically for the Macintosh, the player provides intuitive design, reliable performance and compatibility with most popular Macintosh models and system software.

QuickTime 6.5

Operating system: Mac OS 8.6/9/10.2.5-10.2.8
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.apple.com/quicktime

Media Player for playing .mov movies. Also supports 3GPP files and MPEG-4 Videos.

Chat clients


ICQ 3.4 for Mac

Web Site: http://www.icq.com
Operating System: Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X
License: Free

ICQ is one of the world's largest cross-platform online community for chatting.


 
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