Multimedia.
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ACDSee 5.0.1
W98/2000/NT4SP6/XP
Trial version – new
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/acdsee/

Installation: to install this new trial of ACDSee, you must first uninstall your current trial version; also, version 2.0 of the Windows Installer Service may be required to install ACDSee. If the install link above does not work, use the links here to download the appropriate installer file for your system: for W95/98/ME; for NT/2000. MS Internet Explorer 4.02 or later is also required.

ACDSee digital camera software makes it easy to acquire, view, organise, print, enhance and share your digital photos. Browse through and view digital photos and graphics quickly, thousands at a time. You can view and search thumbnails of your images from your whole CD collection without having to load discs. Create photo albums and carry out basic image manipulation and enhancement.

This update includes various general enhancements as well as extended database importing/exporting functions and expanded image resizing and exposure adjustment options.

URL: www.acdsystems.com

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ADG Panorama 4
W9x/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/adg_panorama/

With ADG Panorama you can create 3D panoramic photos that run in Java applets – a quirky feature for any Web site. Free for non-commercial use.

URL: www.albatrossdesign.com

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Advanced GIF Animator 2.14
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Shareware
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/adv_gif_animator/

A useful tool for creating animated GIF images. With Advanced GIF Animator you can create pictures, banners, buttons and even movies. You can use the built-in image editor or any stand-alone graphics editor to create image files that will be assembled into the GIF animation. The program features palette optimisation and image size reduction.

With this trial, you have to put up with a nag screen and 'unregistered copy' stamped on saved files.

URL: www.creabit.com

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Amabilis 3D Canvas 6
W9x/Me/2000/XP
Freeware
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/3d_canvas/

Installation: to install 3D Canvas, version 2.0 of the Windows Installer Service may be required. If the install link above does not work, use the links here to download the appropriate installer file for your system: for W95/98/ME; for 2000. MS Internet Explorer is required to view Help.

3D Canvas is a real-time 3D modeling and animation tool that incorporates drag-and-drop. Complex models can be constructed from simple 3D primitives, or by using 3D Canvas' Object Building Tools.

URL: www.amabilis.com

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CD Ripper X 1.2
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/cd_ripper/

CD Ripper X converts your audio CDs to MP3, OGG Vorbis and WAV.

URL: www.cdripper.com-http.com

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Crystal Button 2.1
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Trial version
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/crystal_button/

Crystal Button has loads of handy features to help you create great looking navigation buttons for your Web site. Control shadows, lighting and much more.


URL: www.crystalbutton.com

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Empire XP 2.0b
W98/Me/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/empire/

Try and build your own empire and be just like George Dubya.

URL: www.janbuurstrasoftware.com

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Falafel King 
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/falafel/

You're a falafel vendor filling pita breads for your impatient customers. Make sure you don't overfill them! Download or play online.

URL: www.falafelgame.com/eng/falafelhome.html

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FlashCapture 1.5
W98/Me/NT4/2000/XP
14-day trial
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/flash_capture/

FlashCapture lets you grab a Flash file to send to your friends or use in a presentation. You could also pick up some tips by pulling it apart to see how it's been constructed.

Requires MS Internet Explorer 5 or later.

URL: www.flashcapture.com

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Image Search Box 3.13
W9x/Me/2000/NT4SP6/XP
Evaluation version
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/image_search_box/

Image Search Box can search for and download images on the Internet. You can then store your collection in galleries.


URL: www.fatesoft.com

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IrfanView 3.8
W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/irfan_view/

This image viewer, browser and converter supports all popular file formats. Free for personal and non-commercial use.

URL: www.irfanview.com

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Macromedia Flash Player for IE 6.0.79
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/flash_player/

This is the latest version of the player you will need to enjoy an ever-growing proportion of Web sites. Flash Player will let you view Web site interfaces created with Macromedia's Flash (now Flash MX) program or compatible applications.

The IE version is for use on MS Internet Explorer browsers while the Netscape version will work with Netscape and compatible browsers.

URL: www.macromedia.com

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Macromedia Flash Player for Netscape 6.0.79
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/flash_player/

This is the latest version of the player you will need to enjoy an ever-growing proportion of Web sites. Flash Player will let you view Web site interfaces created with Macromedia's Flash (now Flash MX) program or compatible applications.

The IE version is for use on MS Internet Explorer browsers while the Netscape version will work with Netscape and compatible browsers.

URL: www.macromedia.com

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Matrix Reloaded Screensaver 2.5
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/matrix_screensaver/

Quick, install this before it becomes untrendy...

URL: www.uselesscreations.com/matrix

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MP3 CD Doctor 
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/mp3_cd_doctor/

Burn your (non-copyright protected!) MP3s and WAVs to CD.


URL: www.mp3surgeon.com/

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MusicMatch Jukebox 8
W98/ME/2000/NT/XP
Free û new version
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/musicmatch/

The popular MusicMatch Jukebox is a great multiformat media player, an MP3 encoder, and a CD ripper and burner. Play MP3s, CDs and Windows Media files, and transfer music to your MP3 player for sounds on the move.

This is the free 'Basic' version û if you want a whole lot more, you can upgrade to MusicMatch Jukebox Plus. In this update the new Music Center makes your tasks easier.


URL: www.musicmatch.com

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PacMan 
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/pacman/

Fun, kid-safe clone of the classic PacMan game.

URL: www.datagopher.com/gamestore/

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Qimage 2003.219
30-day demo
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/qimage/

This software aims almost magically to produce professional quality prints from your digital images. This demo version is limited in several features.

URL: www.ddisoftware.com/qimage/demo.htm

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RealOne Player Gold 2
W98/ME/2000/NT4SP4/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/realone/

If you want a great-looking multimedia app that lets you watch video, rip digital audio and manage your multimedia library, give RealOne a spin. Requires MS Internet Explorer 5 or later.

URL: www.realnetworks.com

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Smallpox Prevention Project Screensaver 3
W98/ME/2000/NT4SP5/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/smallpox/

Install this screensaver and help Oxford University screen molecules for potential smallpox prevention in case stocks of the virus are used as a weapon of bioterrorism.

Following installation a Login window will appear – choose a Member Name and Password.

URL: www.chem.ox.ac.uk/smallpox

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The Gimp 1.2.4
Free Open Source
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/the_gimp/

Installation: you first need to install a set of runtime library files (GTK+), then install the program itself (The GIMP).

The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a freely distributed piece of software (the source code is included on this CD) suitable for such tasks as photo retouching and image creation and manipulation. Though not touted as a 'Photoshop killer', The GIMP nevertheless has many capabilities. It can be used as a simple paint program, a photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, an image format converter, etc.

The GIMP is extremely expandable and extensible. It is designed to be augmented with plugins and extensions to do just about anything. The advanced scripting interface allows everything from the simplest task to the most complex image manipulation procedures to be easily scripted. The GIMP is written and developed under X11 on UNIX platforms. Its memory managent system means image size is limited only by available disk space.

Some other features include: sub-pixel sampling for all paint tools for high quality anti-aliasing; full alpha channel support; layers; a Procedural Database for calling internal GIMP functions from external programs; multiple Undo/Redo (limited only by diskspace); load and save animations in a convenient frame-as-layer format. File formats supported include gif, jpg, png, xpm, tiff, tga, mpeg, ps, pdf, pcx, bmp, and many others. There are loads of popular filter types and much, much more.

URL: www.gimp.org

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Ultimate Paint 2.83
Shareware û 30-use trial
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/ultimatepaint/

Full-featured graphics program for image retouching, viewing and manipulation. Includes more than 100 image filters and special effects. There is an earlier free version of Ultimate Paint û click here to install that instead.

URL: www.ultimatepaint.com

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VCW VicManÆs Photo Editor 7
Freeware
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/vicmans_photoeditor/

Import images from any TWAIN source and add nearly 100 filters to them. There is also a paid-for Pro version available.

URL: www.photo-editor.net

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VideoScript 3.0a
W9x/Me/2000/NT4/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/videoscript/

Manipulate images to create collages in your videos, or eliminate the effects of a shaky camera. Get more by paying for the Pro version.

Requires Apple QuickTime 4 or later.

URL: www.videoscript.com/

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VueScan 7.6.47
Trial version
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/vuescan/

Photographers swear by VueScan, which optimises your flatbed and film scanners.

URL: www.hamrick.com

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WinAmp 3
98/Me/NT4/2000/XP
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/winamp/

This popular audio player has been at the top of the pops for some time for good reason. Now has freeform skins and advanced components support, as well as Windows media audio support and the ability to play videos.


URL: www.winamp.com

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ACDSee 1.6.5
OS 8.6+ and CarbonLib 1.3.1/OS X
Trial version
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/acdsee/

ACDSee digital camera software makes it easy to acquire, view, organise, print, enhance and share your digital photos. Browse through and view digital photos and graphics quickly, thousands at a time. You can view and search thumbnails of your images from your whole CD collection without having to load discs. Create photo albums and carry out basic image manipulation and enhancement. Requires Apple QuickTime 4 or later.

URL: www.acdsystems.com

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Clutter 
OS X 10.2+
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/clutter/

Clutter is an alternative interface for your MP3 music collection. It puts the cover images of your CDs into small windows on your desktop, by looking them up on Amazon or dragging them in from iTunes 4. You can stack them, file them, arrange them as you please. When you want to play a 'CD' of MP3s, you browse through the cover images and double-click on the one you want to hear. Clutter will also assign images to your favourite Internet radio stations.

URL: http://sprote.com/clutter

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Falafel King 
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/falafel/

You're a falafel vendor filling pita breads for your impatient customers. Make sure you don't overfill them! Download or play online.

URL: www.falafelgame.com/eng/falafelhome.html

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Macromedia Flash Player 6.0.79 OS X
OS X
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/flash_player/

This is the latest version of the player you will need to enjoy an ever-growing proportion of Web sites. Flash Player will let you view Web site interfaces created with Macromedia's Flash (now Flash MX) program or compatible applications.

URL: www.macromedia.com

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Macromedia Flash Player 6.0.79 PPC
PPC
Free - latest version
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/flash_player/

This is the latest version of the player you will need to enjoy an ever-growing proportion of Web sites. Flash Player will let you view Web site interfaces created with Macromedia's Flash (now Flash MX) program or compatible applications.

URL: www.macromedia.com

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RealOne Player Gold 2
OS X
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/realone/

Listen to and watch streaming and downloaded multimedia content with the popular and much improved RealOne Player. Clips now start faster and play more smoothly.

URL: www.realnetworks.com

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Tetris 
OS X
Freeware
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/tetris/

Slick Tetris clone. Get twiddling.

URL: www.misha.org/Tetris

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VideoScript 3.0a
OS X
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/videoscript/

Manipulate images to create collages in your videos, or eliminate the effects of a shaky camera. Get more by paying for the Pro version.

Requires Apple QuickTime 4 or later.

URL: www.videoscript.com/

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VueScan 7.6.47
OS 9
Trial version
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/vuescan/

Photographers swear by VueScan, which optimises your flatbed and film scanners.

URL: www.hamrick.com

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VueScan 7.6.47 OS X
OS X
Trial version
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/vuescan/

Photographers swear by VueScan, which optimises your flatbed and film scanners.

URL: www.hamrick.com