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Planner is a popular Personal Information Manager (PIM) recently licensed from Eudora to PowerOnSoftware. This scheduler and contact manager provides instant access to data and automated organizational tools and has some special features: PalmPilot and automatic laptop synchronization as well as remote access via TCP/IP; Quick Access pop-up tools provide one-click access to important information when you need it without launching the application; customisable tabs create views and styles for different types of information, filter and retrieve groups of contacts or events, show private data or only commitments; cross-platform seamless data sharing and group scheduling between Windows and Macintosh users; publish calendars and address books to the Internet – no HTML required; integration with any MAPI-compliant fax application and any Windows 95 & NT certified email program such as Eudora.

Note: to run Planner as a trial version, do not enter anything when asked for registration details during installation.

See the various text and PDF information files in the folder on the CD for more details and technical information.

Web link: www.soft-net.co.uk

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Instant Rendezvous allows you to see and communicate with other users who are viewing the same Web page as you. When you come across other users, you can examine an individual's personal profile, send an instant message, initiate a private chat, or start a group chat. An 'ignore' feature allows you to block any incoming communication from specified users. Supports multiple browser windows, enabling you to interact with people from several different Web pages at the same time.

Web link: www.multimate.net

Free

Kenjin is a toolbar that sits on your desktop watching the information you are viewing and the words you are typing, learning about you, and making suggestions of where to find more info you might find interesting. But unlike a search engine, you don't have to ask Kenjin, it just chips in while you carry on.

See the magazine review for more details.

Web link: www.kenjin.com

BareView is a Web site compiler that packages simple or complex site files into one easily distributable executable file. BareView lets you compile virtually any number of Internet file types such as movies, sound, Java, ActiveX, ActiveScript, JavaScript and Flash into a single compacted file which you can then be distributed to friends or clients. Viewing your Web site is done by simply double-clicking on the file and there's no need for any special tools or software to view your pages, only a standard Web browser.

Web link: www.barefoot.com

Note: you must be online when you install this program.

ICQ 99b is the latest release of ICQ ('I seek you'), the popular instant messaging program that lets you communicate with friends and colleagues in real time over the Internet.

This major update includes a variety of new features, including a new ActiveList feature that lets you create or join ICQ communities based on topical interests. There are improved email-handling features and a new feature, 'E-ICQ', lets you join interest groups and receive information about issues related to these groups directly to your Contact List.

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, files, and URLs; play games; or just loiter.

Note: If you encounter difficulties during installation, and for more information, visit the ICQ Web site.

Mac OS

NOTE: The Mac programs on this CD are mostly in archived 'HQX' (BinHex) files – they can be extracted with several applications, including Stuffit Expander (which is on the CD...). Clicking on the links below should set the process in motion. You may receive a message that the file cannot be loaded into Simple Text – if so, start Stuffit and then open the HQX file you want from within Stuffit.

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NUDC is a calendar, contact management, and group scheduling application. Manage your own schedule, or you can schedule meetings, personnel, and resources for your entire organisation. It provides you with everything you need to organise your time and business contacts, even when you're on the road. It keeps track of names, addresses, phone numbers, notes, history and more. Includes the Now Up-to-Date Web Publisher that lets you easily publish your individual or group calendar on your Internet or Intranet site. Fully networkable when multiple licences are purchased.

Note: You must turn off extensions before installing this application.

See the PDF files in the folder on the CD for more details and technical information.

Web link: www.soft-net.co.uk

NetCD
v1.6.7
(68k)

Free

NetCD is a CD console program that can display information about the CD you are currently listening to by downloading the information (including the disc title and track titles) from a constantly growing Internet database of CD information called the CDDB. The CDDB contains information for thousands of CDs.

Use of the database is free, but you need a client program like NetCD to utilise its information. NetCD will automatically check the CDDB for information and store it on your hard drive for future reference. If you have a CD that's not listed in the CDDB, NetCD will give you the opportunity to submit information on the CD to the Internet database. Version 2.0 for PPC has an assortment of new features including support for multiple drives, customised consoles and enhanced Internet support. Version 1.6.7 for 68k fixes numerous bugs, expands AppleScript support and improves the interface.

Web link: Toby W Rush Software

Free

This clean and simple free Webcam utility resides in the Control Strip. It uploads your Webcam snapshots in JPEG format to an FTP server.

Web link: www.stripcam.org

ICQ
v1.7.2
(68k)

Note: you must be online when you install this program.

ICQ ('I seek you') is a free and friendly Internet program that searches for your friends and associates online, alerting you in real-time when they sign on. With ICQ, you can exchange messages and files, have real-time chat, play games, and more. This latest version contains a change in the message history: incoming and outgoing messages are now stored in a database. In addition, ICQ now contains a built-in email client. There are also new security features, new preferences, and a PC and Mac character translator.

Note: If you encounter difficulties during installation, and for more information, visit the ICQ Web site.