Free Internet Programs
 
CatchTheWeb Express
CatchTheWeb Express enables Internet researchers to collect and republish Internet content. Pages are caught by dragging and dropping the Pushpin tool, a tray icon, onto Internet Explorer. CatchTheWeb Express can also be used as a standalone research browser that maintains separate threads for search, live, and captured pages. Captured content is arranged, annotated and saved as a an archive. Pages can be selected from the archive to create and export presentations. Javascript is used to run the presentations in Netscape or IE. (v1.1, 03/08/99, 1800KB, FREE )
CoolSpeak
CoolSpeak is a voice messaging service which enables you to send and receive voice messages anytime, anywhere via the Internet. CoolSpeak messages can include voice, text and file attachments (documents, faxes, pictures, diagrams, etc.). CoolSpeak users can send and receive messages at no charge via the CoolSpeak desktop application or via the CoolSpeak browser plug-in. The system works through proxy servers and firewalls. CoolCheck runs on your icon tray, informing you of any new messages. An on-line directory makes it easy to find other users and add them to the address book. CoolSpeak users may also sign up for CoolSpeak Plus. CoolSpeak Plus adds a third method of sending and receiving voice messages – the telephone. Simply call the CoolSpeak number, enter your VoiceBox number and PIN and you can send and receive voice messages to any registered CoolSpeak user. (v3.21, 03/30/99, 733KB, FREE )
Download Accelerator
Download Accelerator is an FTP/HTTP accelerator which is integrated to most common browsers. It will speed-up your downloads for up to 300%. Download is transparent to the user. You DON'T need to run the program all the time, it will automatically trigger your clicks in your browser. (v258, 04/10/99, 715KB, FREE )
eRing
eRing enables anyone using an ordinary telephone to talk to you directly at your PC when connected to the internet. You won't need a second phone line. How it works: Someone trying to reach you on the internet needs to call the eRing Gateway and punch in your phone number. eRing will pop-up on your screen and enable an exchange of voice messages between the person who is calling and you at your PC (with your microphone and speakers). Hardware and software requirements: eRing software (download your free copy of eRing); Personal computer with a sound card (SoundBlaster or other); Speakers; Microphone; Windows 95, 98 or NT. eRing Lite is free: With eRing Lite, there is a limit on the duration of a conversation. Someone calling you on the internet will dictate a single message to which you will reply with a short response (just enough time to say, for example: "OK, I'll call you back when I disconnect from the net."), and the conversation will be terminated. eRing Lite will automatically be chosen for you at the end of your 30 day evaluation period. You can continue to use eRing Lite without any obligation. (v3.0, 03/30/99, 4193KB, FREE )
JVDE ICQ Backup
This program is made for those who easily want to backup their ICQ 98 and/or 99 files. It can zip the files, automatically locate your ICQ directory and it has a Restore WiZard ! (v1.00, 02/01/99, 492KB, FREE )
Kids Web 2.0
Kids Web is a browser designed for kids. It has a nice interface and is very easy to use. All kids will love this program- and parents too! Kids Web protects your files by filling the entire screen- task bar and all. Version 1 won a Cool Tool award. NOTE: You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or later installed.
Download Kids Web v2.0 Full install (989 KB)
MediaRing Talk 99
MediaRing Talk™ 99 is an internet voice communication utility that lets you make long distance and international calls from your PC. A whole suite of voice communications services is being developed around the software. MediaRing Talk 99 Release 5 is free. There are NO time-based charges or monthly subscription fees. It will be supported by advertisements. Key Features: Voice Messaging; Text Chat; Call Log; Phone Book; Dialing Assistant; Press to Talk; Caller ID; Network Delay. (v5.02, 03/30/99, 3064KB, FREE )
MY YAHOO! News Ticker
This news ticker resides directly on your Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 task bar, or runs as a top-level window or "glued" to your Windows desktop. It even automatically runs inside your favorite Windows screen saver! IT DELIVERS to your desktop the latest news headlines, stock quotes, sports scores, and weather reports. (v, 03/28/98, 250KB, FREE )
Netscape Accelerator
Netscape Accelerator 4.0 works with ALL versions of Netscape Communicator and Navigator. (v4.0, 05/01/98, 451KB, FREE )
Redsoft NITRO
Nitro enables you to surf faster and more effective on the Internet. Surf on multiple pages simultaneously, drag and drop URL's between windows, always be informed about cookies and use the full potential of your connection. Surf the World Wide Web faster and more effective with Redsoft Nitro. Use the full capacity of your internet - connection and get more informations about visited sites. Examine the content of the actual cookie immediately or extract the servertype of a visited site. (v1.3, 02/13/99, 3327KB, FREE )
SimpleNet
SimpleNet is a web browser desinged for people that don't have much experience and have difficulty using the internet. Fully compatible with anything that requires Internet Explorer 4.x. This includes support for java, active x, plugins, frames, forms, cookies, and java script. Requires Internet Explorer version 4.x (v1.00, 03/16/99, 1880KB, FREE )
SwItime
Synchronize your computer time with another timeserver (Name or IP-Address). Runs in background with command line options including automatic synchronization at 3:00 am, 12 or 24 hour format, log file, synchronize with any timeserver. Fully automatic, get the time, set the time, dump from memory. (v1.1, 01/27/99, 102KB, FREE )
The Proxomitron - Universal Web Filter
The Proxomitron features a powerful HTML text matching engine able to dynamically alter web pages on the fly. Works with most any browser to eliminate or alter unwanted web content like pop-up windows, alerts, banners, animated GIFs, auto-play music, sounds, dynamic HTML, and more. Replace background images with your own, rewrite JavaScripts, even filter normally hidden HTTP header messages. Over 50 filters are included, and equally powerful filters can be created. Selectively replace most any HTML text or tags. Even customize pages you visit often. (vNaoko-2, 03/29/99, 1156KB, FREE )
United Frequencies
The most comfortable messaging system for Windows to replace Winpopup. IRC-like layout - just click enter to send the messages. Lots of advanced features - multicolor, connected computers list, welcome/goodbye messages, alert, coolest interface, random skins, customizable hotkeys, messages saving and logging, groups and messages filtering, restrictions and security, enhanced automatic answering, multiple languages, customizable colors. First WinPopup replacement that is really comfortable. We also offer you the FULL SOURCE CODE. (v1.00, 12/30/98, 1665KB, FREE )
vTuner
vTuner is an easy way to listen to radio broadcasts over the Internet. It has it's own list of radio stations or you can add your own personal favorites. vTuner Windows has an easy to use interface so you can quickly organize and find the stations you want. One of the advantage of using vTuner Windows over vTuner Web site is that vTuner Windows runs on your computer desktop, so you do not have to launch your Web Browser and go to the vTuner Web site to listen to radio station. With vTuner Windows you can: Choose from over hundreds of stations broadcasting over the Internet. Browse by station format, and station location. Search vTuner's list of stations. Create your own favorite groups to organize your favorite stations. Create your own personal stations. vTuner can be minimized into the system tray with all the main functionality available. (v1.0, 04/17/98, 3000KB, FREE )
ZipUpTheWeb
ZIP UP THE WEB was developed to grab any web page with just a click. Zip Up The Web automatically creates a self-extracting ZIP (.exe) file, so a click is all it takes to retrieve and view your saved pages. Zip Up The Web! enables users to download and capture a HTML page and all ancillary files on that page without having to download text and graphics on the page manually. ZUTW then creates a self-extracting executable of all the files which make up the page and stores the page content on the user’s hard disk, saving valuable space. (v1.0, 02/02/99, 1331KB, FREE )