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Mac
Windows
Some Windows applications may require the win32s 32-bit extensions in order to run in Windows 3.x. If you are running on a Win 3.x system and haven't already got win32s installed, click here to set it up. Or wait, and if you have problems with a Win 3.x application, install win32s then.
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See what you can find...
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Quickscape
(Win95)
Once you have installed, make sure that you are connected to the Internet before running Quickscape. Next, click on the 'Try' button on the Quickscape splash screen and follow the instructions on the screen to activate Quickscape for a free trial. |
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Quickscape is the first 'thin' Java browser that is designed to simplify and speed up Web browsing.
In browser mode, Quickscape rapidly scans any Web page, identifies every ongoing link and displays them together with a minimum amount of descriptive text in an easy to read index form. This typically takes only 5-10% of the time needed to download an entire page. You can then navigate a cascading list of links, one page per level.
Clicking on an underlined link switches to your favourite conventional browser (Navigator, Communicator, or Internet Explorer) to display the selected page. The results of any Quickscape session can be edited to eliminate unwanted links.
Installation instructions:
There are two versions, Sun Java (click the link to install) and Microsoft Java: Microsoft Java Runtime must be installed on your computer before you install the Microsoft Java version of Quickscape — if you do not already have it, click here to install Microsoft Java Runtime; after that, or if you do already have MSJR, click here to install the Microsft Java version of Quickscape.
Web link: http://www.qscape.com/
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BlackWidow
v3.61
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This one is a jack of all trades — an off-line browser, a site scanner and a site mapping tool. It simultaneously scans and downloads sites and can handily resume broken downloads.
BlackWidow lets you retrieve any file associated with the site, background gifs, sound files, jpeg images, CGI-BIN files, java programs and more.
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SurfSaver
v1 for MSIE4
(Win95 / NT) |
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SurfSaver takes the heaps of information you collect from the Net and organises it for you in a searchable archive. Web pages are saved complete with graphics, frames, formatting and links. You can also add comments and notes to any pages you save. Current version is compatible with Internet Explorer 4 but by the time you read this a Netscape Navigator version should be available.
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Bookmark Converter
v2.5
(Win95) |
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Quite simply converts bookmarks both ways between Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator (tested up to version 4 of each).
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Eric's Bookmark Integrator
v2
(Win95 / NT4) |
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Drag and Drop bookmark converter, supporting IE 3 & 4, Navigator 3 & 4.
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Bookmark Magic
v2
(Win95 / NT4) |
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How many ways can you convert a bookmark? Here's another to try.
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Compass
v2.11
(Win95 / NT4) |
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A power-packed bookmark utility with many options to organise your bookmarks and favourites as well as convert between Internet Explorer (3 & 4) and Netscape Navigator (2, 3 & 4).
Compass doesn't require installation — just copy the compass folder from the software\windows\browsing\bookmark folder on the CD to your hard disk and run compass.exe from there. The first time you run Compass, it will take you through setup steps.
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Netscape Communicator
v4.0.5 (Win 3.x)
Netscape Communicator
v4.0.5 (Win 95)
NOTE: Netscape does not offer technical support on evaluation versions. |
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(These are now the full install 'Standard' versions.) This update offers better security, stability, speed and other enhancements.
The latest 'Standard' version of Communicator includes the same major components as recent releases: the well-known browser, Navigator, as well as a useful set of Internet tools that lets you send and receive 'rich' email, participate in discussion groups, use on-line conferencing and engage in real-time collaboration, compose Web pages, and send 'instant' messages via the Netscape AOL Instant Messenger. SmartUpdate makes downloading and installing Communicator components easy.
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The Lycos Browser
(Win 95) |
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Let Lycos guide you around the Internet with their special branded version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.
Install the Lycos Web browser and gain instant access to the world's most powerful search engine and Internet navigation centre. The Lycos browser takes minutes to install and is based on Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 technology.
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WebEarly
(Win 95) |
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WebEarly speeds up your Web browsing by reading ahead, following links to pages from the one you're on so that they're ready and waiting for you, as well as retrieving email addresses quoted on pages.
You also have the option to attempt to filter out advertisement banners (nice for you, the browser, but not so good for the small Web site trying to make a few pennies).
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Unmozify v6.1
(Win 95 and Internet Explorer)
Unmozify v6.1
(Win 95 and Netscape) |
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UnMozify makes good use of the files stored in your browser's cache folder while you wander through the Web – this program will reassemble all pages with images and other associated files as well as links between pages and sites.
Some features stop working after your evaluation period.
Web link: www.unmozify.com
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Internet Explorer v4.01
(Win 95)
Internet Explorer v4.0
(Win 3.1x/NT 3.51) |
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Get this latest version of Microsoft's all-singing, all-dancing Web browser that will take over your Desktop, too, if you let it...
During installation you are given the option to perform a basic installation (browser only) or 'standard' or 'full', the latter including all sorts of exciting add-ons, such as NetShow, FrontPage Express and the new 'Active Desktop'.
You may be required to connect to the Internet during or before installation. Microsoft recommends that you uninstall any preview version of IE4 before installing this version.
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MS Internet Explorer
PowerToys |
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NOTE: These 'unofficial' addons are not part of IE4 and are not supported by Microsoft.
Some of the 'Toys'...
- Open Frame in New Window
- Quick Search and Web Search
- Image Toggler
- Text Highlighter
- Links List
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Mac OS
NOTE: The Mac programs are mostly in archived 'HQX' (BinHex) files – they can be extracted with several applications, including Stuffit (which is on the CD...). Clicking on the links below should set the process in motion.
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Quickscape
(PPC)
Once you have installed, make sure that you are connected to the Internet before running Quickscape. Next, click on the 'Try' button on the Quickscape splash screen and follow the instructions on the screen to activate Quickscape for a free trial. |
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Quickscape is the first 'thin' Java browser that is designed to simplify and speed up Web browsing.
In browser mode, Quickscape rapidly scans any Web page, identifies every ongoing link and displays them together with a minimum amount of descriptive text in an easy to read index form. This typically takes only 5-10% of the time needed to download an entire page. You can then navigate a cascading list of links, one page per level.
Clicking on an underlined link switches to your favourite conventional browser (Navigator, Communicator, or Internet Explorer) to display the selected page. The results of any Quickscape session can be edited to eliminate unwanted links.
Installation instructions:
There are two options: if you already have the MRJ version 2.0 Java Runtime System provided by Apple Computer Inc., then click here for the quick install; if you do not already have MRJ2 (note, if you have MacOS 8.0 or 8.1, MRJ 2.0 may be installed from the system CD), click here to install MRJ2 and Quickscape.
Web link: http://www.qscape.com/
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Autothenticate
v1.1.2 |
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Take some of the drudgery out of filling in online forms. Autothenticate automatically fills in fields such as name and email address.
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CyberViewer
v1.2.2
(PPC) |
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Keeping track of where you have been on the Web can be difficult. With CyberViewer, the task is made much easier. The program displays a floating window that graphically depicts where you have been during the current session of Netscape, enabling rapid navigation between sites. Version 1.2.2 fixes a bug in earlier versions that would cause redraw problems when using pulldown menus.
You will need a PowerPC, System 7.5 or later, and Netscape Navigator.
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NetBots |
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NetBots shows great potential as it send agents out on to the Internet on your behalf. NetBots can alert you when a friend comes online, find out when a Web page is updated, watch an Internet host to find out if it goes offline, or monitor traffic on your Web site.
The program's 'bots' are fully customisable and can automate just about any type of Internet connection as well as monitor the results for you. Version 2.5 includes an FTPBot, which lets you monitor FTP directories for updates.
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Netscape Communicator
v4.0.5
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Drive away in this latest free-to-use 'Standard' version of Netscape's power-packed Communicator package, which includes the Navigator browser as well as all sorts of great communication add-ons.
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Surf Express
v1.1.3 |
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Surf Express is recommended by our reviewer in this month's feature on Web accelerators. One highlight of SE is its more 'intelligent' approach of only reading ahead to pages you have accessed recently or visit frequently.
Web link: www.connectix.com
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WebWhacker
v2 |
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Another tried and tested way to speed up your Web browsing.
Web link: www.bluesquirrel.com
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Web Devil
v3.1.3 |
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Web Devil is a tool for downloading Web pages and their associated images and links quickly and easily. It can optionally create the entire folder hierarchy of a site. Version 3.1.3 improves stability, adds support for new types of links, has much more robust link extraction, fixes image corruption errors, and more.
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Internet Explorer
v4.0 |
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This full version of Microsoft's IE4 Web browser package comes with many a bell and a whistle.
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