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Privacy and security

Mac Washer

Operating system: Mac OS 9
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.webroot.com

Wash away your Internet tracks and clean up your MAC to improve performance

MacWasher X

Operating system: Mac OS X
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.webroot.com

Power-wash your Mac's activity history to safeguard your privacy online and offline.

Notebook software and tools

Retrospect Desktop 6.0 (Mac OS X) & 5.1 (Mac OS 9)

Operating system: Mac OS 9, or Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
Licence: Shareware (30-day trial). Online registration required.
Minimum system requirements: Online registration: visit http://www.dantz.com/en/products/trial_form.dtml and fill out the online form to receive your licence code by email. You do not need to download the software as it is on the NetGuide CD.
Web: http://www.dantz.com

Retrospect Desktop is designed specifically for use in home and small offices. Desktop edition backs up one local Macintosh desktop or notebook and two other networked desktops or notebooks running Mac OS, Microsoft Windows or Red Hat Linux. Version 6.0 is for Mac OS X version 5.1 is for Mac OS 9.

Rally Shift 1.0.1

Operating system: MacOS X 10.2.8 and up
Licence: Demo
Minimum system requirements: 400 Mhz G4 or 600 MHz G3, 8 Mb VRAM, 256 Mb RAM
Web: http://www.codeblender.com

In Rally Shift you get to drive high-performance rally cars on a variety of rally courses. Compete against hard-to-beat computer drivers on both dirt roads and paved roads through forests, windy mountain passes and desert. Two players can also compete against each other on the same computer.

Project Magellan X

Operating system: Mac OS 9/X
Licence: Demo
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.plaidworld.com

Project Magellan is a high-speed space shooter, in the vein of R-Type and Raiden 2.

Bubbles 1.1

Operating system: Mac OS 9/X
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.waterfallsw.com

In Bubbles, you're a small insignifcant bubble, trying to outrun and merge the bully bubbles together. Once you've done that, you lure them to the dangerous spikes closing in above and below you.



Movie trailer

Shrek 2 Movie Trailer

Operating system: Windows/Mac
Licence: N/A
Minimum system requirements: QuickTime Movie Player (see the Essentials section of this month's CD if you don't have it.)
Web: http://www.shrek2.com/

Shrek 2 screens in American cinemas on May 21st 2004, while New Zealanders and Australians have to wait unitl June 17th. For a sneak peek of the fun to come, watch the Shrek 2 movie trailer on this month's CD.

Screensaver

Shrek 2 Movie Screensaver

Operating system: Windows/Mac
Licence: Freeware
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.shrek2.com/

The Shrek 2 screensaver is basically an advertisement for the movie's US cinema release on May 21. It has dollop of eccentric Shrek humour that fans adore.

for Windows

for Mac

Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Wallpaper


Instructions

Windows users: Click on the resolution that best fits your screen, then right click on the image and select 'set as wallpaper' or 'set as background'.

Mac OS X users: Click on the resolution that best fits your screen, then drag the image off onto your desktop. Go to system preferences, then go to the Desktop icons and open it. Choose the 'Collection' drop down and 'Choose Folder' to find the new wallpaper on your computer.

Mac OS X users: Click on the resolution that best fits your screen, then drag the image off onto your desktop. Go to your control panel and choose 'Appearance'. Click 'Set Desktop' and choose the newly downloaded image on your desktop.


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Shrek 2 Wallpaper


Instructions

Windows users: Click on the resolution that best fits your screen, then right click on the image and select 'set as wallpaper' or 'set as background'.

Mac OS X users: Click on the resolution that best fits your screen, then drag the image off onto your desktop. Go to system preferences, then go to the Desktop icons and open it. Choose the 'Collection' drop down and 'Choose Folder' to find the new wallpaper on your computer.

Mac OS X users: Click on the resolution that best fits your screen, then drag the image off onto your desktop. Go to your control panel and choose 'Appearance'. Click 'Set Desktop' and choose the newly downloaded image on your desktop.



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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 8.0.2 (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™.

 

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 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:
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.


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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