CD-ROM #3 Contents

Free Software

Main Listing

Win9x

1. 123 Free Solitaire v3.2 – a selection of six of the best solitaire cardgames
   
2. Abstractamation Mcatis v1.1 – a META tag generator to improve webpages ratings
   
3. ActiveCaption v1.0 – adds a search bar to both Netscape 3.x and IE 3.x
   
4. ActivIcons v1.0 – super cool looking utility to change your Windows cursors and icons
   
5. Arkanoid v1.06 – interesting version of the old 'pong' game but with much more added
   
6. Cadstd v2.03 – a powerful 2D CAD (computer aided design) program
   
7. Calc98 v4.5 – more than just a standard RPN calculator
   
8. cgEdit v0.90 beta – ASCII text editor with built-in spell checker, macro facility, MDI, etc
   
9. Chronos v4.0 – a calendar program which can have user defined events added to it
   
10. Close Popup v3.5 – automatically close popup ads some free website servers add
    
11. CmdUtils v1.2 – a collection of DOS utilities for use with Win9x and WinNT
    
12. Comics Organizer v1.8d – database which can store information about comic books
    
13. DAOS99 v2.1 – multi-function desktray utility
    
14. Decision Maker v1.1 – where logical thought can produce a logical conclusion
    
15. Demolition Derby v1.0 – a smash 'em up game where four trucks go head to head
    
16. Dict v1.0 – extracts word definitions from on-line dictionaries
    
17. Disconnector v1.5 – automatically disconnects after downloading has finished
    
18. DiskLock v1.0 – a handy little utility which can lock removable media drives
    
19. EmailFerret v1.5 – simultaneously search for e-mail addresses
    
20. Extended Character Map v1.01 – enhanced replacement for the Character Map
    
21. F++ v1.5 – (FAQPlus) a FAQ (frequently asked questions) compiler
    
22. FMEdit98 v2.0 – multi-functional tool, combines file manager, text editor, image viewer
    
23. Food Composition – lists the details of 5,975 foodstuffs in 31 separate categories
    
24. FreeFTP v1.0 – a handy ftp file transfer program for both uploading and for downloading
    
25. GetSmart v0.42 beta – ftp client with the ability to split large files for faster downloading
    
26. Go!Zilla v3.2 – an excellent ftp client with auto resume and a host of other features
    
27. Graph Paper Printer v2.41 – create graph paper with Cartesian or polar coordinates
    
28. Hell Fighter32 v20.2 – a fabulous space combat simulation, not a demo!
    
29. Icon Spy v1.3 – extract or display icons imbedded in EXE, DLL, CPL, ICO and CUR files
    
30. ImageWerks – a simple image editing program
    
31. InfoFerret v2.7 – simultaneously search major sites for information
    
32. IRCFerret v1.5 – simultaneously search through the Internet for people using IRC
    
33. Jaywalker – a good 'action' game similar to the old "Frogger" DOS game
    
34. Jouster v5.0 – multi-level game, joust with opponents from the back of a bird
    
35. Kids Web v2.0 – an excellent web browser designed for pre-teenagers
    
36. Letter Chase Typing Tutor v2.1 – the best typing tutor we've seen, at any price
    
37. Lorenz Graf's js tool v1.0 – a small editor for writing JavaScript code
    
38. Mile Stones98 v1.52 – fun game which is based off the cardgame, Mille Bornes
    
39. MP3-Box v1.2 – an automatic player and database for MP3, WAV, MID and RA files
    
40. Mr Internet v3.0 – desktray utility to connect to the Net, start a Web browser, etc
    
41. MultiAlert v4.2.4 – a very effective desktray-icon utility alarm
    
42. MyThumbnails v1.0a – view/save GIF, JPG, BMP or ICO image files as thumbnails
    
43. Net Lightning v2.6 – get terrific Internet speed fixes by altering the Win95 defaults
    
44. NextPad v1.2 – ASCII text editor handles large unlimited files, search and replace, etc
    
45. Pad v2.5 – ASCII text editor and viewer for BMP, GIF, ICO, JPG, WMF, etc files
    
46. Password Guardian – stores essential information (including passwords and userids)
    
47. Pathwerks v0.8 beta – advanced illust/painting program utilizing plugin architecture
    
48. Patrick's Challenge II v1.0 – strategy-based puzzle game using 28 square grid
    
49. PBar v1.30 – button-bar program launcher handles up to 100 programs
    
50. PhoneFerret v1.5 – simultaneously search the Internet for US telephone numbers
    
51. PictureViewer Plus v1.21 beta – a very powerful image viewer
    
52. Pink Mouse's Image Organiser v1.1 – thumbnail image generator, for BMP/JPG
    
53. Planetscape 4 – screensaver which randomly cycles through four outer space scenes
    
54. PrcView v1.1.1.2 – shows comprehensive information about running processes
    
55. PTFB v1.04 – automatically 'clicks on' OK buttons, etc
    
56. Quit-To-DOS v1.2 – optional boot to DOS/close to DOS prompt
    
57. Reading Acceleration Machine v2.0 – improve reading, learn a new language, etc
    
58. Right StartMenu v5.2 – adds 2nd 'Start' menu to the desktray, holds 66 program links
    
59. Scody Color Assistant v1.1 – find background and text colors for webpages
    
60. Seeking v3.0 – Concentration game played against the computer or a human
    
61. Showcase v1.2 – collect the info about images and place them in a searchable database
    
62. SmartRanker v1.0 – a Java-based Internet search tool for Netscape 4.x or IE4.x
    
63. Solitude v1.42 – a super collection of over 80 different solitaire card games
    
64. Space Raiders – a terrific 'Space Invaders' clone with great graphics plus sound
    
65. Spectrogram v4.2.7 – dual channel audio spectrum analyzer, saves as WAV file
    
66. Spheres v1.0 – screensaver with revolving 3D spheres, one inside the other, plus text
    
67. Spinner Plus – nterface for music website, offers 100 channels of streaming audio
    
68. Textpad v1.0 – ASCII text editor supports TXT, SYS, BAT, INI, INF, C, HTML, etc files
    
69. tfmEditor v1.0 beta 5.2 – ASCII/RTF editor, large filesize, e-mail, etc
    
70. V Badge Lite v4.05 – print business cards, ID cards, greeting cards, labels, etc
    
71. Vim v5.3 – a UNIX-style text editor with multi level undo, syntax highlighting, etc
    
72. WebMatter v0.9.4 beta – an HTML source code editor, MDI and features lots of tags
    
73. Web-O-Rama v6.0 – an excellent HTML source-code editor; with loads of features
    
74. WebOverdrive Freeware v2.00 – reduces the size of HTML documents
    
75. Windows Administrator v3.a – a terrific tweaking tool for the Windows desktop
    
76. Windows Security Officer 98 v2.1 – protects Windows from unwanted use
    
77. WinLock98 v1.12 – a simple password protection program
    
78. WinKey v2.6 – add macros to the special 'Win' key on a keyboard
    
79. Word Maze v5.01 – create your own word maze
    
80. WinSize v1.6 beta 1 – a utility which helps you maintain a program's window position
    
81. Xpert WoRD v3.10 – WYSIWYG word processor with MDI, word/character count, etc
    
82. Zip Peeker v0.6 – display the first line of text in a zipped file
    

Win 3.1 & DOS

1. Backup And Restore v3.1 – backs up critical data
   
2. Cars & Brix v1.0 – simple game, a cross between motor racing and Space Invaders
   
3. Darkness Of Space v3.0 – a free (not a demo!) 3D space action/adventure game
   
4. Detris Gold v1.1 – a superb Tetris clone with sparkling animation, etc
   
5. Display BMP Files screensaver v1.5 – s’saver creator which uses your BMP images
   
6. Dungeon v12 – a fun maze game for ages 8 to 12
   
7. File Read Aloud (FRA) – reads text files to you
   
8. H Block v1.2 – a maze game set in a woman's prison
   
9. JC Saver v3 – a Christian screensaver with six different scenes backed up with music
   
10. Letter Chase Typing Tutor v2.1 – the best typing tutor we've seen, at any price
    
11. Memory Aid – a great little program if you want to improve your memory
    
12. Monday Backup v1.4 – auto saves critical Windows files on boot-up Mondays
    
13. More Utilities v2.0 – a complete set of utilities enhances most of the old DOS favorites
    
14. PacSter – PacMan clone which features 14 levels of play, plus good sound and graphics
    
15. Storm v3c – a hurricane tracking database for Gulf of Mexico region
    
16. Traffic Computer v1.1 – fun arcade game, control traffic lights and keep traffic moving
    

Essential Programs

Win9x/ME

1. Aladdin Expander v5 – expands ZIP, ARJ, ARC, UUE, SIT, BIN, HQZ and GZ files
   
2. Arachnophilia v4.0 – excellent source code HTML editor
   
3. DirectX v8.0a for Windows 95 users
   
4. DirectX v8.1 the latest version of this necessary tool
   
5. Eudora v5.0 – e-mail client (both Light & sponsored versions included)
   
6. Eudora Light v3.06 – e-mail client (both 16 & 32-bit versions included)
   
7. Get Smart v0.67c BETA – ftp client which can split larger files for faster downloading
   
8. Internet Explorer v6.0.2600 – web browser, e-mail client, etc
   
9. Internet Explorer v4.01 – web browser, e-mail client, etc
   
10. Internet Explorer v3.02 – web browser, e-mail client, etc
    
11. More Properties v2.02 – control the Windows desktop
    
12. MSDun v1.3 – Microsoft dial-up network (DUN) upgrade
    
13. Netscape Communicator v4.75 – web browser, e-mail client, webpage builder, etc
    
14. Netscape Navigator v4.08 – web browser, e-mail client, etc
    
15. Net Vampire v3.3 – best way to download files from the Net (with resume feature)
    
16. PowerZip v4.5 – excellent file archive tool (use it to unzip these files)
    
17. Visual Basic 4 32-bit runtime files Visual Basic runtime library
    
18. Visual Basic 5 runtime files Visual Basic runtime library
    
19. Visual Basic 6 runtime files Visual Basic runtime library
    
20. Visual Internet Relay Chat – chat client with a walk-through for new users
    
21. WebFerret v2.7 – simultaneously submit your request to 9 Net search engines
    
22. Windows Media Player 2 v6.0 – for RealAudio/lVideo (~v4.0), QuickTime, AVI, WAV, etc.
    
23. WS_FPT LE – the best way to upload files to a server
    
24. ZipCentral – excellent file archive manager; unzip files, create archives, etc
    

Win 3.1 & DOS

1. Eudora Light v3.06 – e-mail client (both 16 & 32-bit versions included)
   
2. Internet Explorer v5 – web browser, e-mail client, etc
   
3. Internet Explorer v4.01 – web browser, e-mail client, etc
   
4. Netscape Communicator v4.08 – web browser, e-mail client, webpage builder, etc
   
5. Netscape Navigator v4.08 – web browser, e-mail client, webpage builder, etc
   
6. Spell Checker for Edit Boxes v3.0 – add-on spell checker with 10 dictionaries
   
7. Stuffit Expander v1.0 – for unzipping Win3.x files (do not use with long file names)
   
8. Visual Basic 100 runtime files Visual Basic runtime library
   
9. Visual Basic 200 runtime files Visual Basic runtime library
   
10. Visual Basic 300 runtime files Visual Basic runtime library
    
11. Visual Basic 4 16-bit runtime files Visual Basic runtime library
    

Bonus Programs

Win9x

1. 20/20 v2.1 – the best yet image editing tool with heaps of special effects filters
   
2. Bible Plus – excellent KJV Bible with powerful search facility
   
3. Anvil Studios – multi-track recording/editing of music (Audio/MIDI), plus sound effects
   
4. DomiNOTE 32-bit – excellent NotePad replacement, unlimited filesize
   
5. SpammerSlammer v1.3 – a terrific e-mail anti-spam tool, with auto-configure
   
6. TNT Solitaire – an excellent solitaire card game similar to Golf
   
7. vTuner – the easiest way of finding radio stations using the Internet
   

Win 3.1 & DOS

1. DiDa v1.72 – a small, fast HTML editor and webpage viewer
   
2. DomiNOTE 16-bit – excellent NotePad replacement, unlimited filesize
   
3. WebWagon v1.5 – excellent website-downloader for off-line browsing; simple to use
   
4. Win Euchre v1.1 – terrific Euchre cardgame (like 500)