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NetGuide
issue index Jan-Jun 2004
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: Adobe Reader
Web: N/A
The
issue index lets you quickly find which NetGuide issue every article
or review is in from the last six months. No longer will you waste
precious time sifting through your stack of NetGuide issues grumbing
"now where's that handy troubleshooting guide again?".
| Backup
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 MimMac
1.1.3
Operating system: Mac OS 10.2 or up
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.ascendantsoft.com/
MimMac is a data backup software that was designed to aid with moving your critical data between systems, and merging your old data with fresh system installs. It's also perfect for simple backups, selective incremental backups and bootable system clones.
 Data
Backup
Operating system: Mac OS 10.2 or up
Licence: Demo
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.prosofteng.net
Data Backup makes it easy to backup to FireWire and USB drives, network drives, CDs and even DVDs. Make schedules so you don't need to 'think' about backing up... It does it for you.
 Folder
Synchroniser X
Operating system: Mac OS 9/X
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.softobe.com
FoldersSynchroniser is a tool for Macintosh (Classic and MacOSX Jaguar and Panther) which synchronises and backs-up files, folders and disks. The user can choose one or more pairs of files/folders/disks and then they will be synchronised/backed-up exactly.
 Impression
2.1
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://babelcompany.com
Impression is a straightforward, reliable backup application that can back up directories to (and restore them from) multiple optical discs (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW) or disk images on any mounted hard drive (i.e. - iPod, FireWire drive, Network server, etc.).
 SwitchBack
3.8.1
Operating system: MacOS X 10.3
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.glendower.co.nz/switchback
SwitchBack is a file synchronisation and backup program designed for MacOS X 10.3
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NewsNose
Operating system: Mac OS X
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.bangstudios.com
NewsNose is a news search system that queries over 1600 news sources simultaneously using a simple yet very flexible interface.
 HistoryHound
1.0.1
Operating system: Mac OS X version 10.3 or higher
Licence: Shareware - 30 days trial
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.stclairsw.com/HistoryHound/
HistoryHound lets you do a fast text search on the entire content of all web pages you've visited recently, plus all the pages you've bookmarked. It's a "personal web search." Just type in a few keywords and HistoryHound gives you a list of pages you've viewed recently, ranked by relevance.
 SearchX
1.0
Operating system: Mac OS 10.2.x
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements: Mac os 10.2.x
Web: http://www.xnation.net/
SearchX gives you the easiest way to search for whatever you want using almost any search engine in the world in no time.
 Huevos
1.1
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.1
Licence: Donationware
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://ranchero.com/huevos/
Huevos is a customisable search engine helper for Mac OS X.
 WebFinder
5.0
Operating system: MacOS 8.0 or later
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.tmlc.com.au
WebFinder scans all your favourite search engines at once, crawls result pages for checking relevancy to your keywords and provides you with a summary so that you can decide which pages you really want to visit.
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 Rock
Star 1.1
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.3
Licence: Demo
Minimum system requirements: Mac OS X 10.3, 10MB RAM, 5MB Disck Space
Web: http://freshlysqueezedsoftware.com/products/rockstar/
Rock Star is a music trivia game that pits you against a clock and your very own music. Think "Name that Tune" adapted to suit your digital lifestyle.
 Poki's
Poker Academy
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or higher
Licence: Demo
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.poki-poker.com
The software behind Poki's Poker Academy is based on research by the University of Alberta GAMES group in Edmonton, AB, and is considered to be the most advanced computer gaming opponent available for Texas Hold'em poker.
 XMines
2.0
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.1
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.kuwan.net/xmines/
XMines is a clone of the classic Minesweeper game, in which the player is challenged to uncover a set of hidden mines.
 Return
to Dark Castle 1.0b10
Operating system: Mac OS 8.0 or later
Licence: Demo
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.zsculpt.com/website/games/darkcastle3/darkcastle3.html
Return to Dark Castle is a sequel to the popular Dark Castle side scrolling adventure game. It has all new levels, new enemies, new potions/weapons and more.
 Event
Horizon 0.4.12
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pdorman/event_horizon/index.html
Event Horizon is a 3D game based on the classic Escape Velocity game from Ambrosia. Like in EV, you are confined to the XY plane, but Event Horizon has a first-person view style. Basic game play is very similar: you fly around the galaxy in your spaceship, landing on planets to trade goods or get missions, and buy or sell spaceship addons or another spaceship.
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 Spider-Man
2 movie trailer
Operating
system: Mac OS
Licence: N/A
Minimum system requirements: QuickTime 6
Web: http://spiderman.sonypictures.com/
Take
a look at the hottest new comic book adaptation to hit the silver screens
this winter. The special effects will blow you away!
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 SereneScreen
Marine Aquarium 2.0
Operating system: Mac OS 9/X
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.marinetank.co.nz/
You've seen aquarium programs before, but you've never seen anything like this Marine Life so vibrant you won't believe your eyes. These fish are actual 3D Models.
Use Marine Aquarium 2 as a screensaver or as a stand-alone program.
This Deluxe version includes 26 different species of fish to choose from. Other features include a starfish, variable lighting, wireframe mode and more.
 Spider-Man
2 Screensaver
Operating system: Mac OS9/X
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://spiderman.sonypictures.com/
iBeatTime
2.0.1
Operating system: Mac OS X (10.2 or higher)
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.edot-studios.com
iBeatTime is a clock that uses Swatch Beats. This way of representing time eliminates the use of timezones making it the same all over the world. In other words, all countries of the world will have the same beats.
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Spider-Man 2
Web:
http://spiderman.sonypictures.com/
Instructions
for MAC OSX users: Click the resolution suitable for your screen,
then drag the image off onto your desktop. Go to System Preferences.
Go to the Desktop icon and open it. Choose the Collection drop down
and Choose Folder to find your new Wallpaper on your computer.
Instructions
for MAC OS9 users: Click the resolution suitable for your screen,
then drag the image off onto your desktop. Go to your Control Panel
and choose Appearance. Click 'set desktop' and choose your newly downloaded
image on your desktop. Close the window to return here.
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Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.1.7 for "Classic" Mac OS
Operating system: Mac OS 8.1 - 9.x
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/DOWNLOAD/IE/ie5_classic.asp
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.
Internet
Explorer 5.2.3 for Mac OS X
Operating system: Mac OS X
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/DOWNLOAD/IE/ie5_osx.asp
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.
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utilities (programs that 'unpack' software
you have downloaded) |
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StuffIt
Expander 8.0.2 (Mac OS X) & 7.0.3 (Mac OS 8 & 9)
Web
Site: http://www.stuffit.com
System Requirements: Mac OS 8 or higher for version
7.0.3 and Mac OS X 10.1.5 for version 8.0.2
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.
NOTE: StuffIt Expander is a FREE
component of StuffIt Standard Edition. 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™.
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Adobe Reader 6
Web
Site: http://www.adobe.com
Operating System: Mac OS 8 or higher
License: Free
Adobe
Reader 6 is free software that lets you view and print Adobe
Portable Document Format (PDF) files on a variety of hardware
and operating system platforms.
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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: Apple Mac OS X version 10.1.5 or
later, 128M RAM
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.
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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 Apples 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.
iTunes
4.5
Operating system: Mac OS x 10.1.5 or later
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: Mac OS 10.2.4
required to share music and burn DVDs
Web: http://www.apple.com/itunes/
With
iTunes, you can create your own personal digital music library
to manage and listen to your music and audiobook collection,
all with drag-and-drop simplicity. iTunes also encodes high-quality
MP3s as well as pristine AAC, all in a free application.
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