The following software has been used in development of this site or in enhancing the machines on which the site was developed. Our thanks to the program authors and owners. Most of this software can also be downloaded from Tucows at http://www.tucows.com/Windows/DevelopmentWebAuthoring/. The software descriptions found at Tucows follow for the Windows 95,98,ME,XP versions.

FreeZip

Version Number: 1.4.9
Revision Date: June 22, 2001
Byte Size: 291.6 KB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~nulifetv/freezip/
Available at: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~nulifetv/freezip/
Also Available: Windows NT Version
Description: FreeZip is a small, fast and efficient Zip utility for compression and decompression of files and directories in Windows 95/NT4. FreeZip integrates with Windows Explorer and uses file associations and context menus to zip or unzip files, including long file names and subdirectories. If you know how to use Windows Explorer, then you do not have to learn anything new to use FreeZip. The setup is a single-click process and there are no options or settings involved.
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Zip Icon

Tera Term Pro

Version Number: 2.3
Revision Date: July 5, 2000
File Name: ttermp23.zip
Byte Size: 921.7 KB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html
Available at: http://www.tucows.com/preview/195282.html
Version 3 available at: http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/
Also Available: Windows NT Version
Description: A customizable telnet client with VT100 (some VT200/300) and TEK4010 emulations, X/ZModem, B-Plus, Quick-VAN and Kermit transfer protocols, works on TCP/IP connections, as well as serial dial-ups. Scripting is possible with "Tera Term Language.
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Available for Download from this site: Custom keyboard and initialization files.

NoteTab Light 5.41

Version Number: 5.41
Revision Date: September 18, 2007
File Name: NoteTab_Setup.exe or ntfree.zip
Size: 2.4 MB
License: Freeware (Commercial version $19.95)
Homepage: http://www.notetab.com/
Available at: http://www.notetab.com/ntl.php
Description: An excellent replacement for Notepad, has multiple file support, is fast and tiny and very configurable. The program also features a clipbook for custom html snippets, and the ability to view documents in two different web browsers.
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Available for Download from this site: 6 Macro Clipbooks for HTML programming for version 4.95 and custom initialization files for Notetab Light 4.95 and up that add extra buttons on the toolbar. There are also a zip file and a self-extracting zip file that contain both the clipbooks and the initialization file and unpack in the normal place that Notetab is installed.

NVu/Kompozer

Version Number: 1.0 (.77 Kompozer)
Revision Date: June 28, 2005
File Name: nvu-1.0-win32-installer-full.exe
Size: 6.9 MB
License: Freeware
Homepage: http://www.nvu.com
Available at: http://nvu.com/download.php
Also available: Kompozer (kompozer-077-win32.exe [6.5 MB]) available at http://kompozer.net. Description: A freeware What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) editor. NVu was developed by Linspire from Mozilla Composer, but stopped at Version 1.0. Kompozer is an unofficial continuation of the project.
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

UniRed

Version Number: 2.00
Revision Date: October 25, 2002
File Name: ur20.exe
Size: 904 KB
License: Freeware
Homepage: http://www.esperanto.mv.ru/UniRed/ENG/index.html
Available at: http://www.esperanto.mv.ru/Download/UR/ur20.exe
Also available: Help file in English (ur_isp-en.exe) Description: A text editor that can save files as text or unicode (both UTF-8 and UTF-16). Helpful to be used with Microsoft’s Visual Keyboard when typing in Unicode
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

Irfan View

Version Number: 4.0
Revision Date: April 23, 2007
File Name: iview400_setup.exe
Byte Size: 1.1 MB
License: Freeware (commercial license $10)
English Home Page: http://irfanview.tuwien.ac.at/
Available at: http://www.tucows.com/preview/194967.html
Also Available: IrfanView Plug-ins
Description: Fast image viewer/converter for Win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista. Supported file formats: JPEG, GIF, BMP, DIB, RLE, PCX, PNG, TIFF, TGA,RAS/SUN, ICO, AVI, WAV, MID, RMI, WMF, EMF, PBM, PGM, PPM, IFF/LBM and Photo-CD (Overview Photo-CD support). Features include preview option, Logochanger, Drag&Drop support, fast directory view. slideshow, print option and many more. The first graphic viewer WORLDWIDE with Animated-GIF,Multiple-ICO, and Multipage-TIFF support. Also does screen image capture and has TWAIN scanner support.
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GIMP for Windows

Version Number: 2.2.7
Revision Date: May 25, 2005
File Name: gimp-2.2.7-i586-setup.zip
Byte Size: 7.16 MB
License: Freeware (General Public License)
Home Page: http://www.gimp.org
Available at: http://www.tucows.com/preview/194851.html
Also Available: Linux Versions
Description: The Gimp is an image-editing programs. A free-floating interface allows the user to access the full desktop environment to create or edit images.

The Gimp initially appears to be a Photoshop clone, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Once you start working with it, you'll find yourself creating art that rivals other top photo programs. It supports all the major graphical extensions such as GIF, JPEG and PNG.
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Map This

Version Number: 1.31
Revision Date: September 6, 1996
File Name: mpths131.exe
Byte Size: 891,248
License: Freeware
HomePage: http://galadriel.ecaetc.ohio-state.edu/tc/mt/ -- No longer available
Program Available at: http://cws.internet.com/file/11477.htm
Program Available at: http://www.wowwebdesigns.com/tools/id_32/
Program Available at: http://home.swipnet.se/~w-48421/mapthis.html
Program Available at: http://downloads.theregister.co.uk/Windows/WebDev/Image-Mappers/map-this.html
Description: a WYSIWYG editor for imagemap files.
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Help Page: http://www.zoniez.com/Newbie/mapthis/mapthis.html

Search and Replace 98

Version Number: 3.2
Revision Date: August 30, 2000
Byte Size: 422.4 KB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.htmlworkshop.com
Available from: http://www.htmlworkshop.com/srdownload.html
Also Available: Windows NT Version
Description: A search and replace program that can do its job across multiple files with or without prompting the user. In other words it is a search and replace facility that will automatically search for and replace text in an entire directory of HTML pages. Easy to use but very helpful. Great tool for those running a software mirror that has to be customized to the webspace that is provided.
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WinSCP

Version Number: 3.8.2
Revision Date: July 9, 2006
File Name: winscp382setup.exe
Size: 1734 K
License: Freeware
HomePage: http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/
Available at:http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/download.php Description: A windows implementation of Secure Copy Protocall using SSH. Useful for uploading files to a server in a secure setting.
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

Mozilla Firefox 2.0

Version Number: 2.0
Revision Date: October 24, 2006
File Name: Firefox Setup 2.0.exe
Byte Size: 5.63 Mb
License: Freeware.
HomePage: http://www.mozilla.com
Available at: http://www.tucows.com/preview/324545
Description: This browser provides pop-up control and a tabbed navigation mode that lets you open several pages in a single window. You can then load links in the background without leaving the page you're on. There is an integrated Google search, and the find-as-you-type feature finds links and page text as you enter the information. Privacy controls let you cover your Internet tracks.
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• Tab Mix Plus greatly enhances the tabbed browsing experience including allowing new tabs to open for links that go to other sites
• Download Manager Tweak allows, among other things, the folder to which a file was downloaded to be opened
• ViewSourceWith allows source code to be opened in an external editor.
• Text/plain allows a selected unlinked URL or email address to be launched
• IE View Lite allows a page in Firefox to be opened in IE
• Map This allows a selected address to be shown on Yahoo!, Google, or A9 (Amazon) maps
• Uppity allows the URL to be shortened to the next higher directory
• Add Bookmark Here makes it easier to file a bookmark in a folder
• Tab Preview shows a mini window of non-active tab contents when hovering over tab
• Zombie Keys allows the typing of special characters such as é and ¢ as in Microsoft Office
• Splash adds a splash screen when Firefox is launched
• Favicon Picker 2 allows users to add icons from their hard drive to bookmarks and the personal tool bar for sites that do not have a favicon
• FasterFox makes multiple connections to speed up page download for those with broadband services
• Print/Print Preview replaces the print button with a Mozilla Suite type print button adding Print Preview and Page Set-up on the toolbar
• ShowIP shows the IP address of the page you are viewing in the lower right corner of Firefox
• Forecastfox puts an AccuWeather forcast widget on any toolbar or statusbar of your choice
• Web Developer adds a toolbar with all kinds of tools to help analyze web pages

• MNGPLG 1.0.8 by Jason Summers allows MNG images to be viewed in Firefox (must be unzipped in plug-in folder by hand)
• Common Media Plug-Ins
• Windows Media Player

Internet Explorer 7.0

Version Number: 7.0
Revision Date: October 24, 2006
File Name: IE7-WindowsXP-x86-enu.exe
Byte Size: 15.85 MB
License: Freeware.
HomePage: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/default.mspx
Available at: http://www.tucows.com/preview/506967
Also Available: Windows XP SP2 Versions
Description: The new IE 7: Makes everyday tasks easier Internet Explorer 7 provides improved navigation through tabbed browsing, web search right from the toolbar, advanced printing, easy discovery, reading and subscription to RSS feeds, and much more.
Dynamic security protection
Internet Explorer 7 provides security through a robust new architecture, security features that help defend against malicious software (also known as malware), and new ways to better protect against the theft of personal data from fraudulent websites, a practice known as phishing.
Improved platform and manageability
Internet Explorer 7 has improved support for cascading style sheets, a rich RSS feeds platform, and robust tools for deploying and managing Internet Explorer 7 in large enterprise environments.

Internet Explorer 7.0 will not work on Windows versions earlier than SP2 of XP.
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Opera 9.2

Version Number: 9.2
Revision Date: April 1, 2002
File Name: Opera_9.20_Classic_Setup.exe
Byte Size: 4 MB
License: Freeware.
HomePage: http://www.opera.com
Available at: http://www.tucows.com/preview/502329
Also Available: Windows NT,2000,ME,XP Versions
Description: Opera isn't your average, everyday browser. It now supports CSS, Java, Java-Script SSL and TLS. It's even faster, and it's still as compact as ever! Opera uses multiple windows to navigate the Internet, each one with its own history and home page settings. Other great new features include integrated instant messaging, news, e-mail and a great search powered by Google. It also integrates with WAP, which allows the user to browse sites that were written primarily for wireless devices. Because of its small size, Opera is ideal for speed surfers (with faster page loading), visually challenged users (through keyboard navigation), and people with older PCs. It is also compatible with most Netscape plug-ins. This is clearly a top-notch browser. In fact, it's one of the top three downloads anywhere. Its sleek design and compelling nature draw users away from Internet Explorer.
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Win Lynx 2.8.2

Version Number: 2.8.2
File Name: lynx_w32.zip
Byte Size: 659 KB (674,597 bytes)
License: Freeware (General Public License)
Home Page: http://lynx.browser.org/
Available at: http://www.fdisk.com/doslynx/lynxport.htm
Also Available: DOS (386+), OS2, Windows NT, Unix, and VMS Versions (not Win 3.11)
Description: The standard text browser
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

ExamDiff 1.6

Version Number: 1.7
File Name: ed17_setup.exe
Byte Size: 444 KB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.prestosoft.com/ps.asp?page=edp_examdiff
Available at: http://www.download.com/3001-2248_4-10619470.html
Also Available: CompareDoc Library for running Examdiff under Notetab, Examdiff Pro
Description: Great Windows Program for examining differences between two text or html files
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

FileSnoop

Version Number: 1.0
File Name: fsnoop.zip
Byte Size: 2017 KB
License: Freeware ($7.97 download fee!!!)
Home Page: http://www.pcmag.com/article/0,2997,s=1478&a=24706,00.asp
Available at: http://www.pcmag.com/article/0,2997,s=1478&a=24501,00.asp
Description: Great Windows Program for examining the contents of a file both in text and hexadecimal
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

TJPing 2.0

Version Number: 2.0
File Name: tjping.zip
Byte Size: 790 KB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.topjimmy.net/tjs/
Available at: http://www.topjimmy.net/tjs/Pages/TJPing
Also Available: TJPing Pro
Description: ping/lookup/traceroute utility for Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

ZoneAlarm

Version Number: 7.0.337
File Name: zlsSetup_70_337_000_en.exe
Byte Size: 39.8 MB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/zap_za_grid.jsp
Available at: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
Also Available: ZoneAlarm Pro
Description: An Excellent Firewall for Windows Computers
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

AVG AntiVirus

Version Number: 7.5.467 Free Edition
File Name: avg75free_467a1008.exe
Byte Size: 5216 KB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.grisoft.com/
Available at: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390#avg-anti-virus-free
Also Available: AVG Professional
Description: An Good AntiVirus Program for Windows Computers
Tucows Rating: Not Rated

Pixie

Version Number: 3.0
Revision Date: February 13, 2002
File Name: pixie.zip
Byte Size: 64.7 KB
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.nattyware.com/
Available at: http://www.tucows.com/preview/194556.html
Description: Pixie is a color spy and mouse tracker. Simply point to the color, and the program will tell you the RGB, hex and HTML-ready values for it. You can then use the values to reproduce the color in your favorite programs. Pixie also shows the current X and Y position of your mouse pointer.
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Other Helpful Freeware

GIF Movie Gear

Other 5-cow shareware animators include Ulead GIF Animator 5.0, and Babarosa Gif Animator 3.5. Easy GIF Animator is also available.

An unrated freeware animator Beneton Movie GIF 1.1.1 is available from http://www.tucows.com/preview/504800 or http://software.benetonfilms.com/Beneton_Movie_GIF.php.