The
Internet has changed the world of software development forever.
Today, there is a whole new market for small and large software
developers. Thanks to this development, there are literally
thousands of useful shareware and freeware programs currently
available on the Web.
Shareware
is software you can download and use for free on a temporary
basis. If you like it, you can pay a small fee to continue
using it. Freeware is software distributed without license
fees that anyone can use for free.
We've
compiled a list of some of the useful shareware and freeware
we've come across. We've included everything from Web browsers
and e-mail programs to graphic and multimedia applications.
Enjoy...
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Perhaps the most important of the players out there,
most likely 1 of every 3 sites you visit will have
a flash movie, which means that you need the Macromedia
Flash player.
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Maximize your media and internet experience with
real one player. create playlists of your favorite
music, browse through radio stations and more.
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StuffIt Expander easily expands and decodes all those
files you download from the Web or receive in your
email. It quickly accesses StuffItT files, unzips
zip files created by WinZip® and other zip utilities,
plus decompresses tar, gzip and bzip files for Unix
users. Just drag, drop, and you're done! Expander
works seamlessly with Web browsers such as Internet
ExplorerT and NetscapeT. From BinHex to zip, StuffIt
to MIME, Expander accesses more formats, in less time,
with zero hassles.
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WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use
of Zip files and other compression formats. The optional
wizard interface makes zipping and unzipping easier
than ever. WinZip features built-in support for CAB
files and for popular Internet file formats such as
TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and
ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip
interfaces to most virus scanners.
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Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® is free software
that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms,
as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
An expanded version of Acrobat Reader for Windows
offers additional functionality, including support
for the visually impaired and the ability to search
a collection of Adobe PDF files.
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Used by millions worldwide, CuteFTP® is the easiest
way to transfer files between your PC and remote computers.
CuteFTP Pro® integrates state-of-the-art security
standards including SSL via FTP and HTTP, SSH2 and
advanced S/KEY password encryption to ensure that
confidential business data stays that way. Whether
publishing a Web page, downloading the latest digital
images, music and software or transferring large files
between your home and office, this software will get
the job done quickly and easily, even if you are a
beginner.
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The smarter way to transfer files! WS_FTP Pro is
the market leader in Windows-based file transfer client
software. It enables all levels of users and organizations
to move files between local and remote systems while
enjoying the utmost in security, ease of use and Reliability.
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Fetch FTP
Fetch is one of the most popular FTP clients for the
Macintosh, and for good reason. It's small and very
reliable, although first time users may take some
time to get used to its interface.
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