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Mac
Windows
If you have problems during installation of any program, try copying its folder from the CD to your hard drive and running the setup program from there.
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Help is at hand...
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WS_FTP Pro
v5
(Win95 / NT)
WS_FTP
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WS_FTP is an excellent FTP application, offering lots of control and utilities. It can be configured in its 'traditional' simple two-pane view, or as an integral part of your Windows Explorer. With the latter option FTP sites become almost just like other folders on your computer.
You can have full control over remote files as if they are on your hard disk. WS_FTP is now capable of resuming broken or failed file transfers.
Web link: www.ipswitch.com
The Uk distributor for WS_FTP and other Ipswitch products is Unipalm in Newmarket: telephone (+44) (0)1638 569600; Web address — www.unipalm.co.uk
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NetSuck
(Win95 / NT) |
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This valuable utility for all serious downloaders lets you enter the Web address of files on the Internet and download them without having to waste time waiting for the relevant HTML pages to
come down the line.
Web link: www.softds.ch/netsuck
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WinZip
v6.3
(Win 95)
Evaluation version
WinZip
v6.3
(Win 3.x)
Evaluation version |
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WinZip is an excellent archive file manager, handling ZIP and other compression formats, including many common on the Internet, such as TAR, BinHex, UUencode and MIME.
NEW: The WinZip Internet Browser Support Add-On for Win 95 and NT can streamline your file downloads and tryouts by taking over when you click on a ZIP file link. Before installing, close all copies of WinZip, then click here to set up WinZip browser support...
An additional boost to productivity for Internet users is the Install/Try/Uninstall add-on for Win 95. This streamlines the process of downloading megabytes of software, extracting from the ZIP files, installing, trying out the program and deciding you'd rather get rid of it. Once WinZip is installed, click here to add I/T/U (unsupported Beta version)...
Web link: www.winzip.com
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VET
v9.6x
(Win 95) |
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VET anti-virus software gives you the protection you need. VET has the usual functions, running in the background and setting up a link in the 'right click' options menu. It also has an Explorer-like interface where you can target particular folders or files for scanning.
Web link: www.vetavs.co.uk
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FileHound
v1.1Top shareware.
Highly recommended! |
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FileHound is what you need if you often download files from the Internet. FileHound is invaluable, saving you lots of irritation and even making you more productive. The Hound's sole purpose in life is to look after your downloads.
You will no longer need to worry about your connection going dead, FTP sites timing out or getting overcrowded, forgetting where a file was after you've abandoned a futile download attempt. FileHound captures URLs copied to the Clipboard and can get to work automatically. Downloads that have begun can be paused or put on hold, you can even go offline mid-transfer and come back another day to continue where you left off. FileHound can kick in your anti-virus software to keep your system safe.
Web link: www.nexi.com/albinofrog
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Catch-UP Scanner v1.2
Windows 3.x users must have win32s installed before installing Catch-UP. If you don't have it, click here to install win32s (enables Win3.x to run some 32-bit apps.). |
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Desperately trying to keep pace with the procession of new versions of your favourite Web-distributed programs and hardware drivers? Catch-UP is a Web-based software updating service that automatically searches for you, running as a helper application with your browser to generate a custom list of software updates and corresponding download sites.
Note that the process does involve your hard disk being searched for applications for which there are updates available.
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FPArchie
v0.9b1 |
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FPArchie seeks out the files you're after by trawling through the world's 'Archie' sites and then downloads them for you via FTP. Quick and effective and multiple instances can be run at once.
Web link: www.fpware.demon.nl
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Net.Medic
v1.2
(Win 95 / NT 4) |
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Internet activity monitoring and reporting utility. Net.Medic can notify you of any 'health' problems by email, with remedial suggestions. NOTE: Before installing, close down your Web browser and any anti-virus software that may be running.
Web link: VitalSigns Software
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DirectX5
(Win 95) |
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Latest version of multimedia extensions for Microsoft Windows, needed to run a number of applications.
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Vbrun5
(Win 95) |
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Visual Basic 5 runtime libraries for Windows. Some applications ship without these files, requiring you to install them.
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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 (see below). Clicking on the links below should set the process in motion.
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Stuffit Expander
v4.5 |
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For those of you who don't already have an archive unpacker, something like Stuffit Expander is indispensable. Install it on your system (copy the stuffit folder from the software\mac\utils folder on the CD to your hard disk, then double-click the installer) and use it to unpack all the HQX files on this CD.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
v3.0.1 |
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Now you will be able to read all that Acrobat format documentation used around the Internet.
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Download Deputy
v3.1
(PPC)
Download Deputy
v3.1
(68k) |
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Set up batch downloads of all that software you find on the Web. The Internet Magazine cover CD aims to save you some of that trouble, anyway...
(Both updated since last issue.)
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Insider Updates |
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Insider Updates conveniently gathers all the software updates your Mac might need into one place. The program takes a snapshot of the applications, system, and utilities on your hard drive (bear this in mind), connects to Insider's servers, checks for updates to your programs, and downloads them for you. This demo version will update your system software only – extended services can be purchased on a monthly basis.
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Fetch
v3.0.1 |
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That well-known file retriever... good dog!
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FTP Client
v2.7.1
This shareware version lacks some features:
no scripting, only 5 simultaneous connections, reduced list of supported hosts. |
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Vicom FTP Client is a stand-alone application for transferring files between Macintosh computers and TCP/IP FTP servers.
FTP Client supports simple interactive transfers of single or multiple files and directories using Mac Drag & Drop. Text command mode is also supported. FTP Client gives you 'threaded transfers' – multiple independent transfers within a single session. There is also support for resumption of broken, paused or aborted file transfers using the FTP REGET function (invaluable).
The software has native code for both 68k Macs and PowerPCs. See the Vicom Web site for details about support for Apple's Internet Address Detectors for Mac OS 8.
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Anarchie
v2.0.1 |
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Anarchie is the most popular Mac FTP tool – probably. It has an interface that is easy to use on the whole, supports Drag & Drop and includes a comprehensive AppleGuide. Importantly, Anarchie allows you to search for and download files in one go, with one application. Version 2 adds many new features, for example 'Mac Searches' and transfer mode selection. It also has better window handling than previous versions and is faster.
Web link: www.stairways.com
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Disinfectant
v3.7.1 |
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Free anti-virus software.
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