DOWNLOADS
This page lists 3rd party software the Internet List staff recommends to enhance your Internet experience. TuCows, which rates software, is one source among many. Search for "License: Freeware" for those which are really free. If you know of software not listed, or notice something that is incorrect, please tell me.
FREE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS - If you're paying $0.01 or more for ISP service, you're paying too much!
Netzero - Java-based software, ad banner, oldest Free ISP
Juno - Propiatary software, free e-mail provider. Also free ISP, but wants to move free users over to pay.
Freelane
- Excite's newer model free ISP. Formerly a 1stup client, but with 1stup's
death, is now powered by a more powerful client. Has 3 ad bars - supposedly
spyware!
For more reviews on Free ISP's see this section
of nzlist.org
OTHER GREAT DOWNLOADS
•ePrompter
- This freeware program will run in the system tray in Windows and will
perodically check all of your e-mail accounts to let you know if you have
new mail waiting.
•ICQ
- ICQ is a popular Internet chat utility. Has over 78 million users.
•AOL Instant Messenger - This program
allows you to be Instant Message (IM) other AOL's users, without being
signed onto AOL.
•Yahoo! Messenger - Yet another
Internet Messenging program.
•Hideit! - This
software will allow you to hide the WorldSpy login screen from view after
you make your connection.
•ZoneAlarm - A firewall program
that protects your computer from unauthorized access via the net.
•WinZip! - This software
is necessary to expand files that you download from the Internet.
•Real
Player - This software allows you to play RealAudio and RealVideo
clips.
•GetRight - This is a download
enhancer. Helps manage and schedule downloads.
•Quicktime - This
is required to play certain movies and view certain webpages.
•Winamp - Winamp allows
you to play MP3 files. MP3's is a compressed music file with extrodanary
quality. Find out more about MP3's here.
•Eremover - Checks POP3 accounts for mail, which can be deleted off of the server.
•mIRC - Chat client for IRC (Internet Relay Chat). Shareware, but worth the cost.You can get a copy here.
•Menu Snap -> This will alphabetize the programs on your start menu. Very handy if you install a lot of programs and do not wish to scroll down.•IE 5 - The best Internet browser available. You can also get it here.
•Netscape - Another Internet browser. Netscape needs to get its act together and update their software. This browser still can't properly display newer sites, including this one
•Weatherbug - Sits in your systray, and displays the current temperature. When double clicked on, can show you local radar screen and the forecast for the next few days.