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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.


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Compression
utilities (programs that 'unpack' software you
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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.
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™.

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File
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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.


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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 6.4
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.


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Chat
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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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