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| Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.01 | |
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W98SE/ME/NT4SP6/2000SP2/XP |
| Free ñ latest update | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/acrobat/ | |
View all those PDF documents found around the Internet and elsewhere. Acrobat Reader is a standalone program and browser plug-in that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. PDF files are useful for distributing documents that will always look the same, regardless of the platform and operating system they are viewed on. This update fixes various bugs and enhances numerous features. Please see the Web site for details.
Requires MS Internet Explorer 5.01 or later to be installed on your system.
URL: www.adobe.com
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| AdsCleaner 3.1 | |
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W98/Me/NT/2000/XP |
| Shareware ñ latest 30-day trial | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/adscleaner/ | |
AdsCleaner blocks banner ads and pop-ups, but also has other features that positively enhance your browsing. These include simultaneous loading of multiple Web pages with a single mouse click; various bookmarking functions; clearing all the traces of your Web browsing; and loads more ways to save time and frustration. You must have MS Internet Explorer 5 or later installed ñ the program adds a couple of toolbars to the IE interface.
This program offers some extra benefits over IENavigator (see our free Special Edition); but for maximum power, try iNetAdviser.
URL: www.adscleaner.com
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| IENavigator 1.2.01 | |
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WinNT/2000/XP |
| FREE Special Edition ñ save $10 | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/ienavigator/ | |
This Special Edition of IENavigator is FREE for readers of Internet Magazine. It installs as a toolbar in MS Internet Explorer, adding convenient browsing features. With it you can block unwanted pop-up windows, easily switch between multiple open browser windows, save open window lists that can be easily restored for later perusal, manage your bookmarks more effectively, and more.
Note: during installation you will be asked to register (it's FREE); once you've sent your details, you will be emailed your registration key.
URL: www.ienavigator.com
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| iNetAdviser 4.1 | |
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| 30-day Shareware | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/inetadviser/ | |
iNetAdviser adds all sorts of extra features to your Web browsing. Know which sites you've already visited; create personal comments for Web pages you visit; download and view images easily; simultaneously load multiple Web pages with a single mouse click and view them in a single window; suspend your browsing session and resume it anytime while keeping all the relevant windows open in their original order; handle your bookmarks more effectively; and loads more.
URL: www.offliner.com
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| iNetBeagle 1.1 | |
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Win2000/XP/2003 |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/inetbeagle/ | |
Block sexually explicit Internet content from your computers. Aimed primarily at parents. Requires 128Mb RAM and MS Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
URL: www.inetbeagle.com
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| iNetFormFiller Professional 2 | |
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W98/Me/NT/2000/XP |
| 30-day trial | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/inetformfiller/ | |
Make online form filling easy ñ don't laboriously fill in all those fields every time, let iNetFormFiller cleverly do it for you. Integrates with iNetAdviser to make browsing a whole lot easier.
You could alternatively try the Free version, which has fewer features and is only for personal and non-profit use. Click to install.
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| Macromedia Shockwave/Flash Player | |
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| Free ñ latest versions | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/shockflash_player/ | |
These are the latest versions of the Macromedia players you'll need if you want to use and enjoy an ever-growing proportion of Web sites.
Install the Flash Player
Install the Shockwave Player
Note: these installations require Windows Installer to be on your system. XP users will already have this, but if you are on an older version of Windows, you may need to install Windows Installer first. You will find instmsia.exe (for Windows 95, 98 and ME) and instmsiw.exe (for Windows NT4SP6 and 2000) in the software/windows folder on your IM CD.
URL: www.macromedia.com
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| Netscape 7.1 | |
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W98/ME/NT4/2000/XP |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/netscape7/ | |
The old favourite continues to compete with MS Internet Explorer. Recently added features include the option to suppress pop-up ads and the ability automatically to open several of your favourite pages as tabs when starting Netscape. There are also new advanced AOL email features.
This version adds junk mail controls; Radio@Netscape Plus; Find As You Type, for navigating Web pages using your keyboard; automatic image resizing; plus many other enhancements and improved performance and stability.
URL: http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/
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| UsenetJunkie 1 | |
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W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/usenetjunkie/ | |
The Junkie is a usenet client that you can use just like any P2P client to search for everything from news to images, music and more. It allows you to search every message. It can be difficult to navigate usenet, but with UsenetJunkie you can search, review, then choose. It also allows you to monitor for items and auto-download them.
URL: www.usenetjunkie.com
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| Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 | |
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OS X 10.2.2+ |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/mac/browse/adobe_acrobat_reader/ | |
View all those Portable Document Format (PDF) files found around the Internet and elsewhere. Includes the ability to search PDF files.
This new version adds the ability to play back Apple QuickTime, Macromedia Flash, and Real content that is embedded in an Adobe PDF file; read and organise eBooks; extract photos from Adobe Photoshop Album slide shows and electronic cards, and send them to online photo services for ordering prints, etc.; view document layers in Adobe PDF files created with layers preserved.
URL: www.adobe.com
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| Macromedia Shockwave/Flash Player | |
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| Free ñ latest versions | |
Location on CD: software/mac/browse/shockflash_player/ | |
These are the latest versions of the Macromedia players you will need to use and enjoy an ever-growing proportion of Web sites.
URL: www.macromedia.com
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| Netscape 7.1 OS X | |
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OS X 10.1x / 10.2+ |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/mac/browse/netscape7/ | |
The old favourite continues to compete with MS Internet Explorer. Recently added features include the option to suppress pop-up ads and the ability automatically to open several of your favourite pages as tabs when starting Netscape. There are also new advanced AOL email features.
This version adds Junk Mail Controls; Radio@Netscape Plus; Find As You Type, for navigating Web pages using your keyboard; automatic image resizing; Address Book sync with Palm-compatible devices; enhancements to message filters and instant messaging; as well as improved performance and stability. Requires 256Mb RAM.
URL: http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/
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| Opera 6.03 | |
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OS 8.6 - OS X 10.2 |
| Free 'adware' | |
Location on CD: software/mac/browse/opera/ | |
Note: this version displays banner-ads, which will be removed if you purchase a licence.
Try out this latest release of the Web's lean, mean browser. Opera's speed, flexibility and small program size make it a great 'alternative' choice of Web browser for all levels of users. Please see the documentation on the Opera Web site for more details.
URL: www.opera.com