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 #1068
W9x/ME/2000/NT/XP
Free - updated
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 908
W98/ME/NT/2000/XP
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 numerous bug fixes and several enhancements, among them the ability to get smaller emails first.

Requires MS Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.


URL: www.incredimail.com

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IntelliEmail Agent 1.25
W98/2000/NT/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/intelliemail_agent/

IntelliEmail Agent is an automatic email responder that can search existing FAQ lists and respond with answers that match questions found in the incoming email. It helps reduce customer support costs and improves service response time. You can adjust the response accuracy, so that an auto-response is only sent if there is an n% match with the question in the FAQ database.

In addition, the program offers options to customise the output message format, use default response if nothing was found in the FAQ, and more. IntelliEmail Agent works with any POP3 account and supports user authentication for SMTP sending. Requires .NET Framework (included in this installation).

URL: www.onserver.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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Sprika LiteMail 2.1.1
W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
30-day trial
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/sprika_litemail/

Sprika LiteMail is a fast and easy to use Mass Mailer. It supports mail merge, attachments, HTML, several list management features and more. You can import existing mailing lists from comma separated files (CSV), Windows Address Book, as well as Access databases. List management functions include sorting, cleaning and search. The program also supports image embedding, email merging, allowing you to customise the message with the current date, the recipient's email address and more. You can choose to use your ISP's mail server or the built-in SMTP engine.

URL: www.sprika.com

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Trillian 0.74
W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/messages/trillian/

Trillian lets you connect and chat over multiple networks like Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ, mIRC and AIM. Free for non-commercial use.

URL: www.ceruleanstudios.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 3.2b5
OS 8.6 - 9.x and OS X
Free - latest version
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.

This version includes many new features and fixes, such as improved compatibility with PC versions, the ability to see when a contact is busy typing a message, and various user interface enhancements.

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