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Date: 09-25-96 (20:48)
Shareware Dispatch
The weekly newsletter from CNET's SHAREWARE.COM
Vol. 2, No. 14
Wednesday, September 25, 1996
http://www.shareware.com/
180,000+ subscribers
CONTENTS:
1. News and hot releases.
- "Hey, Macaroni!" screen saver
- Mac System 7.5.5 released
2. What's hot this week: our top 10 downloads.
3. Featured applications for the PC.
4. Featured applications for the Mac.
5. Get on. How to subscribe/unsubscribe to our mailing list.
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1. NEWS AND HOT RELEASES:
"Hey, Macaroni!" Screen Saver is the Latest Craze
The Macarena may be all the rage in dance clubs across the country,
but it's long overdue for a little parody. The "Hey, Macaroni!" screen
saver pokes fun at the popular dance, featuring performing pasta,
clever lyrics, and a catchy tune. The screen saver is free,
and runs on any Windows system.
To dance the day away, go to:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/Find?archive=cnet-win95&cfrom=power&searc
h=macaroni&and=¬=&orfile=on&name=&hits=10
System 7.5.5 Stabilizes MacOS
Mac users should download this MacOS update if they are using System
7.5.3. Apple has released this update to fix a variety of bugs, including
some problems with virtual memory on some machines. This is a recommended
upgrade for all System 7.5.3 users.
To bring your Mac up to speed, point your browser to:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/Find?archive=amug-mac&cfrom=power&search=
7.5.5-update-netInstall.sit&and=¬=&orfile=on&name=&hits=10
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2. TOP 10 DOWNLOADS FROM SHAREWARE.COM:
#1 Paint Shop Pro 4.10 for Windows 95/NT --> 26,324 downloads
#2 Quake 1.01 --> 19,028 downloads
#3 VRAMDIR for Windows 95 --> 19,009 downloads
#4 McAfee's Virus Scanner for Windows 95 --> 15,323 downloads
#5 Extreme Pinball 1.0 --> 13,736 downloads
#6 Organic Art Screen Saver --> 11,220 downloads
#7 Windows 95 Tips & Tricks --> 11,129 downloads
#8 Netscape Navigator 3.0 for Windows 95/NT --> 11,004 downloads
#9 QuickTime 2.1 for Windows --> 10,609 downloads
#10 WinZip 6.1 for Windows 95 --> 9,555 downloads
For more information on SHAREWARE.COM's most popular files, check out:
http://search.shareware.com/SW/Search/Popular/
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3. FEATURED APPLICATIONS FOR THE PC:
ACTIVATE YOUR WEB SITE
The Activator lets Web site designers add customized Java applets to
their pages with a minimum amount of fuss. The program itself is
written in Java, so it must be launched from inside a Java-enabled
browser. Incorporating highly functional effects and utilities is
simply a matter of choosing a desired applet from the menu, clicking
to see an uncustomized demo of it, and making modifications
to the applet's speed, size, and color. The Activator then produces
the necessary HTML for hassle-free inclusion in your Web page. The
program comes complete with batteries and a nice selection of applets
that includes a spreadsheet, several ticker-style and live-feed
scroll bars, and an image map with context-sensitive help menus.
FACT FILE:
Program Name: The Activator ProV2
Version: 2.0
Size: 440 K
Developed By: Noware
License: Shareware ($79.95)
Requirements: Windows 95, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or Netscape
Navigator 3.0
For a complete Java construction set, be sure to check out:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/File?archive=cnet-win95&file=win95%2fdevt
ools%2fact2%2dp%2ezip&size=450565
DESKTOP PARALLEL PARKING
IconDock provides a visually pleasing application bar for the Windows
95 desktop. The program could be called the Windows version of the
appbar found in NextStep's operating system, yet IconDock manages to
add a few tricks of its own. Like the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar
and other similiar utilities, IconDock lets you place shortcuts
to your favorite applications on its icons for easy access. It
provides large, intuitive buttons, a replacement for the standard
clock and calendar, and a trio of surface textures from which to
choose. IconDock also gives you the option of sliding the entire
appbar to one corner of the desktop, maximizing available screen
space while remaining easily accessible.
FACT FILE:
Program Name: IconDock
Version: 0.9 Build 35
Size: 100 K
Developed By: Tony Chow
License: Freeware
Requirements: Windows 95
For speedy access to your favorite apps, point your browser to:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/File?archive=cnet-win95&file=win95%2futil
ities%2ficondockbeta%2ezip&size=103755
To download a set of prefabricated, high-quality icons, check out:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/File?archive=cnet-win95&file=win95%2futil
ities%2fallicons%2ezip&size=145057
GOING IN CIRCLES
Have you ever wondered just how far your mouse travels in a month? The
Odometer provides the answer with its cumulative digital measuring
tape that follows your mouse wherever it goes. It's designed for
Windows 95, and access to the distance travelled is available from a
small icon in the system tray beside the clock. Units of measure are
provided in pixels, inches, feet, miles, centimeters, meters, and
kilometers. The counter can be reset at any time, but the unregistered
version is good only for the first 1,000,000 pixels.
FACT FILE:
Program Name: Odometer for Windows 95
Version: 1.0
Size: 20 K
Developed By: Ribau Frederic
License: Shareware ($6)
Requirements: Windows 95, mouse
To begin counting the miles, point your browser to:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/File?archive=cnet-win95&file=win95%2futil
ities%2fodomtr%2ezip&size=19914
TWIST OF THE WRIST
Road Rash is a fast and furious sportbike racing game that requires
throttle-twisting skill and a no-fear attitude. Not to take anything
away from the fun of motorcycle racing, but it's difficult to imagine
anything more appealing than striking your opponents with the back of
your fist at 100 mph and then watching as they bounce, skip, and skid
along the pavement. Road Rash challenges you to scream through a five
mile track and finish ahead of everyone else. To capture the checkered
flag, you'll have to backhand opponents, run over pedestrians, dodge
traffic, and outrun the police. The city scrolling, sound effects, and
bike movements are very realistic, but it quickly becomes evident that
this is only a game when you wipe out at warp speed and then casually
jog back to your unscathed two-wheeler. Have fun, but please don't try
this kind of riding on your own city streets!
FACT FILE:
Program Name: Road Rash
Version: Demo
Size: 4520 K
Developed By: Electronic Arts, Inc.
License: Commercial Demo
Requirements: Windows 95, Pentium 75, 16 MB RAM, sound card,
Microsoft DirectX 2
For a wild ride, take the following exit:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/File?archive=cnet-win95&file=win95%2fgame
s%2frashdemo%2ezip&size=4743818
To obtain the required DirectX drivers, point your browser to:
http://search.shareware.com/code/engine/File?archive=cnet-win95&file=win95%2fu
tilities%2fdxextract%2eexe&size=2834432
HARD DISK HERO
As PC hard disks continue to grow, it becomes increasingly important
to choose an appropriate cluster size in order to minimize wasted
space. Waste for Windows 95 quickly analyzes a specified disk and
indicates the total amount of space in use. It also provides various
figures that can help you decide on how to best partition the disk for
maximum use of real estate. Specifically, it reports how much space is
wasted due to the disk's cluster size, and how much more or less would
be wasted for other given cluster sizes. This type of graphical
comparison lets you make an intelligent and informed decision on
partitioning your hard disk. For example, if you're using 32K
clusters, Waste for Windows 95 lets you see exactly how much space you
could recover if you split the disk into multiple partitions, each
with 8K clusters.
FACT FILE:
Program Name: Waste for Windows 95
Version: 2.5
Size: 740 K
Developed By: Isis Interactive
License: Shareware ($5)
Requirements: Windows 95
To recover idle megabytes from your hard disk, check out:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/File?archive=cnet-win95&file=win95%2futil
ities%2fwaste95a%2ezip&size=753639
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4. FEATURED APPLICATIONS FOR THE MAC:
ESCAPE TO A WORLD OF ADVENTURE
Escape Velocity is a first-class adventure/action game from Ambrosia
Software. Escape Velocity combines an intriguing plot line with
detailed graphics and fantastic sound effects. This is one game you
will not easily tire of, or finish quickly.
To start your escape, make a break for:
http://www.shareware.com/code/engine/Find?cfrom=quick&orfile=True&search=escap
e-velocity-102.hqx&category=Macintosh
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5. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST:
If you're getting this newsletter forwarded to you from a friend but
would rather subscribe for yourself, it's easy. Here's what to do:
To subscribe on the Web, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.shareware.com/SW/Subscribe/.
2. In the field provided, enter your email address.
3. Click on the subscribe button.
To subscribe by email, do the following:
1. Send an email message to sw-dispatch@shareware.com.
2. In the body of the message put the following:
subscribe shareware-dispatch you@your-domain
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2. In the body of the message put the following:
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