Freeware P2P network for Firefox users. It installs as an extension to Firefox, so whenever you use Firefox, the files you want to share with your friends are made available. As only you can authorise other people to find and share your files (and share theirs, too), youÆre not using a public P2P network, so your files are safe and secure.
Requires: Windows
98SE, 2000, Me or XP
Ashampoo Firewall 1.10
Freeware If you don't have a degree in computer science, using a firewall program can be quite frustrating. In addition to all the confusing jargon, current firewalls are getting to be very big programs. Sometimes you have the feeling that you're installing an entire office suite instead of a basic network tool.
Guides you through every step of the simple setup process.
Requires: Windows
2000 or XP
BadBlue PE 2.72
Freeware Free file-sharing application that enables you to quickly and easily use your computer to share files across the Internet.
Note that you ideally need a hardware based firewall to make sure your system is safe and secure if youÆre using your computer as a mini server.
Requires: Windows
98SE, 2000, Me or XP
AOL OpenRide (beta 4)
Freeware If you're connected to AOL, you'll be aware that they provide you with their own custom browsing, email and chat software. The latest version of this software had been made available to all Internet users, renamed as AOL OpenRide. It's a collection of AOL Mail, AIM instant messaging, the AOL Explorer browser, and a media centre..
Requires: Windows
XP & Internet Explorer 6+
Azureus 2.5.0
Freeware Bittorrent is a rather basic version of peer sharing technology and open-source developers have attempted to design and build a more powerful and flexible system. Azureus is their solution, based on Java so it offers the same solution across multiple operating systems.
Better still, it supports plugin technology and a number of plugins are available.
Requires: Windows
2000 or XP
Belarc Advisor 7.2.1.2
Freeware Run this software and your PC will be analysed before you are presented with a detailed audit of your PC.
The data is well presented and split into sections, detailing everything from the operating system and any installed Hotfixes from Microsoft, to software licences and processor details.
