Messaging.
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Eudora 5.2
W9x/Me/2000/NT4/XP
Free - new version
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/eudora5/

Eudora is a popular email application that will handle all your email needs. There are several additions in this version, including enhanced filtering, SSL support and the ability to drag and drop attachments from messages. The manual in PDF format is in the same folder on the CD.

Eudora has three licensing options: Light mode, Sponsored mode and†Paid mode. This single download can be set up in any one of these modes.

If you access multiple email accounts on multiple PCs and want a highly adaptable interface, Eudora's your thing.

The program manual is included on the CD (in the folder as above) in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.

In Light mode, Eudora has many fewer features, but is free of charge and without ads.

In Sponsored mode, Eudora displays ads. It's fairly discreet and means you get the full power of Eudora for free. After a trial period, Eudora will ask you to profile yourself to continue to use the full free version, enabling it to display ads more relevant to your interests.

In Paid mode, Eudora does not display ads and you get the full power of Eudora, but you do have to pay.

URL: www.eudora.com

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ICQ Lite Build #1066
W9x/ME/2000/NT/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/icq/

ICQ ('I seek you') is a popular instant-messaging program that lets you communicate with friends and colleagues in real time. This 'Lite' version comes due to popular demand for a more simple messaging experience. The program starts more quickly, using fewer resources, and incorporates only the features in greatest demand.

Note: you will need to be online when installing in order to register on the network.

URL: www.icq.com

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IncrediMail Xe build 838
Free - updated
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/incredimail/

IncrediMail is a graphical, full-featured email program that provides a rich interactive experience. If you want more fun with email, try this.

This latest build incorporates bug fixes and there have been other changes since we last included IncrediMail on the cover CD: improved spelling; transferring IncrediMail data and settings to a new computer; Letter Creator enhancements; and more.

URL: www.incredimail.com

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Pegasus Mail 4.02
W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/pegasus/

Pegasus Mail is a popular but underrated email client for beginners and professionals alike.

URL: www.pmail.com

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Eudora 5.2
OS X
Free - new version
Location on CD: software/mac/messages/eudora5/

Eudora is a popular email application that will handle all your email needs. There are several additions in this version, including enhanced filtering, SSL support and a conduit for synching the Eudora Address Book with your Palm OS-based devices. The manual in PDF format is in the same folder on the CD.

Eudora has three licensing options: Light mode, Sponsored mode and†Paid mode. This single download can be set up in any one of these modes.

If you access multiple email accounts on multiple PCs and want a highly adaptable interface, Eudora's your thing.

The program manual is included on the CD (in the folder as above) in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.

In Light mode, Eudora has many fewer features, but is free of charge and without ads.

In Sponsored mode, Eudora displays ads. It's fairly discreet and means you get the full power of Eudora for free. After a trial period, Eudora will ask you to profile yourself to continue to use the full free version, enabling it to display ads more relevant to your interests.

In Paid mode, Eudora does not display ads and you get the full power of Eudora, but you do have to pay.

URL: www.eudora.com

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ICQ 3.02X
OS 8.6 - 9.x and OS X
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/messages/icq/

Note: if using OS 8.6 -9.x, you will need CarbonLib 1.3 or higher installed.

ICQ ('I seek you') is a popular 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 that you can chat, send instant messages or files, play games and more.

Note: you will need to be online when installing in order to register on the network.

URL: www.icq.com

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Mailsmith 1.5.4
OS 9+/OS X
Limited use demo
Location on CD: software/mac/messages/mailsmith/

Mailsmith is an email client that was developed by the same people who brought you BBEdit, the HTML and text editor. Mailsmith offers powerful filtering, searching, editing, and scripting capabilities. Among its features is multithreaded processing, which allows Mailsmith to simultaneously transmit, receive, and sort incoming and outgoing email, all while you are composing or reading messages. If not using OS X, CarbonLib 1.4 or later is required.

URL: www.barebones.com