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PhoneTray v1.1 [20k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.multimania.com/kinkodev/misc/PhoneTray.zip
http://www.multimania.com/kinkodev/main_eng.html

Everywhere you turn today, there's a phone. On my computer desk, I have one of those nifty headset phones. Upstairs, we have one with the 'speaker' option. If I'm away from the house, you can bet that I have my trusty cell with me. Sometimes it's not convenient to access contact information. I have to open my bulky contact application just to get an e-mail address. This puppy sits in the System Tray and gives you easy (and quick) access to all your contact data.

Exact Audio Copy v0.85b4 [494k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/eac085b.zip
http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/

"EAC is a new audio grabber for CD-ROM drives. The main differences from other audio grabbers: low registration costs (just a postcard and a stamp), and a new technology (reads audio CDs almost perfectly). If there are any errors that can't be corrected, it will tell you on which time position the (possible) distortion occurred, so you could easily control it. Other audio grabbers will do only jitter correction but CD-ROM drives reading scratched CDs often produce distortions."

DigiPics v1.992 [3.2M] W9x/NT FREE

http://coyote.ycp.edu/~chall/digipics/digipics_full.exe
http://www.ductape.net/~chall/digipics/index.htm

There's always that one item that, as a child, we all longed to own. For some, it was a pony. For others, it may have been a car. For me, it was a camera. Now that I've got my Sony Digital Mavica and a seemingly unlimited supply of film, I'm ready to do the shutterbug jitterbug. Downloading the pictures from a floppy disk is rudimentary, although sometimes I'd like to have more transferring options. DigiPics definitely doesn't disappoint digital camera owners.

Sponk Ua v2.0 [4.1M] W9x/NT FREE

http://home.knuut.de/sponk/sponkua20.exe
http://home.knuut.de/sponk/eng/apps.htm

Wasn't this the pointy-eared guy who befriended Captain Kirk? Or, the love child of the spoon and the fork? Or, is this what someone has when they've got a lot of energy? No, it's a fantastic little utility that'll remind you of the time (automatically or at will). I kinda wish that wrist watches could do that; ya know, say the time out loud... especially those analog ones. No winding is required, and (of course) batteries are not included. Show a little sponk.

MP3PopUp! v1.0 [500k] W9x/NT FREE
Unearthed by George Nagy

http://www.gene6.com/files/mp3setup.exe
http://www.gene6.com/mp3popup/

MP3s are the hottest thing since chocolate-flavored grease; name one other file format that shook an industry and spurred the development of mainstream hardware products. If your system doesn't contain at least one, it isn't complete. Organizing your list is simple when you start out, but after your collection has grown to a few hundred, it'll will be more difficult to manage. MP3PopUp will automatically locate and allow you to listen to your fave saved sounds.

Open Subfolder v1.0 [196k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.bubblepop.com/opensub/opensub.zip
http://www.bubblepop.com/opensub/

The truth is elusive; psychics shouldn't have to ask for your name. Our lives are filled with folders; we can see them via the Windows Explorer (or any given file manager). But what subfolders lurk inside folders? You can stare at the main folder until you're blue in the screen, but unless you've completely memorized its contents, you'll have to open it to see and (consequently) get to those subdirectories. Open Subfolder gives you immediate folder clairvoyance.

Gravity Wars v0.37 [2.6M] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.evangeline-epoch.freeserve.co.uk/evaweb/gwne.exe
http://www.evangeline-epoch.freeserve.co.uk/evaweb/evaweb.htm

Throw a ball up in the air; does it continue upward? On planet Earth, yes -- in space, it's a different story. Do you realize the gravity of this situation? We've got our forces planted on one side of the planet; it's our mission to destroy the enemy -- who just so happens to be out of direct range. We'll have to take turns firing missiles at one another, in the hopes that our advanced team of troubleshooters will be able to nail down the numbers before they do.

ATnotes v5.2 [143k] W9x/NT FREE

http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/atnotes/atnotes.zip
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/atnotes/

For a gift this season, you just can't go wrong with Post-It notes. As plugged in as I am, I still have a stack of stickies sitting on my desk. Some of you may wish to keep your area completely uncluttered; ATnotes is where it's at. Keep tasks in your face without sucking up space. From the System Tray, you can create rectangular Desktop notes of any size or color (using any installed font); keep 'em on top, or as a backdrop. You'll be saving trees.

Write All Stored Passwords v1.0 [1.5M] W9x FREE

http://www.iopus.com/download/007wasp10.zip
http://www.iopus.com/download.htm

"WASP will display all passwords of the currently logged on user that are stored in the Microsoft PWL file. It allows the convenient deletion of this file to improve the security / privacy of your PC. It is also very useful for educational purposes about computer security." NOTE: this should only to be used on your OWN computer.

Hardwood Hearts v1.0 [5.8M] W9x/NT US$25

ftp://ftp.download.com/pub/win95/games/hwhearts.exe
http://www.silvercrk.com/hhearts/

It's hard not to like a Hardwood product; their new version of the classic card game, Hearts, is a bona fide winner! I dare you to find a version with better sound, graphics, and user interface. Give up -- this is it. The rules are flexible, the format is familiar, and the game is just all-out fun. You can switch between 17 different characters -- and it has built-in Internet game support. I've already met a few Lockergnomies there; why don't you join us?

Internet Answering Machine v1.00.4 [170k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.callwave.com/iamsetup.exe
http://www.callwave.com/

Voice mail was a godsend for those of us dialing up the Internet with only one phone line. You can enable call waiting to kick you off when someone calls, but that's not always practical (especially when you don't want to talk to the caller). What about a pseudo caller ID that alerts you when someone is calling without breaking your connection? "Callers will hear a brief greeting after which they can leave a short message." You'll hear it instantly.

FastNet99 v3.1 [289k] W9x/NT FREE

http://members.exploit.it/gcriaco/fnupdate.zip
http://members.exploit.it/gcriaco/

Every URL has an IP address. Lockergnome's IP address is: 192.41.45.139. Even if you visit a certain Web site on a regular basis, your browser must look up its IP every time. With FastNet99, you can speed up that process (and consequently decrease the latency period). Essentially, this is an easier way to edit your HOSTS file (look for it in your Windows folder). The Web is slow enough on its own; remove a bottleneck by cutting out the middle man.

Network Assistant v1.9 [1.0M] W9x/NT FREE

http://lightning.prohosting.com/%7Eayudin/nassi/files/nassi.exe
http://www.ufanet.ru/~ayudin/nassi/

"This is a network communication utility intended to use with Local Area Networks (LAN); it may be used instead of (or alongside) WinPopup. Draw on shared whiteboard, define alarms on remote events and specify actions for them, control processes on remote machines, view screenshots and read statistics from remote machines, etc."

3D MIDI v0.1 [2.0M] W9x/NT FREE

http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/midi3d/Download/3D_MiDi_with_DLLs.exe
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/midi3d/

OpenGL utilities always seem to put a unique spin on a casual event. What's your favorite MIDI file? You can listen to it with just about any given media player, but can you see it? Notation programs will show you where the notes lie, but what if you just wanna see some colorful eye candy? This toy is still in early alpha stages, but it has worked fine for me; it'll take the notes (and the beat) and translate them into dancing characters on your screen.

InternetMETER v2.0b [377k] W9x/NT FREE

http://redrival.com/smaster/prerelease/im20b.exe
http://redrival.com/smaster/

Double-click on the Internet connection icon sitting in your System Tray and you'll uncover some rudimentary information. How many bytes have you sent and received? How long have you been online? But, can it evaluate the cost (if you pay per minute) and give you detailed statistics (average bytes sent and received)? >From Croatia comes the InternetMETER; it'll keep a history of your connections for future reference (should a discrepancy ever arise).

Adobe Acrobat Reader v4.05 [5.7M] W9x/NT FREE

ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/acrobatreader/win/4.x/ar405eng.exe
http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html

"This program lets you view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files. With it, you can download encrypted content from the Web, such as an eBook, and unlock it using the Web Buy feature of Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader+Search is an expanded version that enables you to search a collection of PDF files on your computer."

Rubick's Hypercube v5300 [832k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~berglunb/Rubick/Rubick.zip
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~berglunb/

MENSA still hasn't called. Probably because they know I can't solve this puzzle; it's the Rubik's cube on acid. Sure, you still have to get the same colors on the same sides, but the multi-planar interface should have you stifled for the better part of this afternoon. No, it isn't incredibly difficult to manipulate as much as it's nearly impossible to solve -- and that's on the easy level! My brain works in 2D when it comes to puzzle games on the PC.

CashFlow v1.2 [1.2M] W9x/NT FREE

http://home.t-online.de/home/ulrich.hilger/Cf.zip
http://home.t-online.de/home/ulrich.hilger/dlcf.htm

Balancing the checkbook is not my cup of tea. I don't even trust my addition skills... with a calculator. Why must we have bills? Couldn't we just barter services? Most of us have a steady monthly income (and even more regular monthly payments). CashFlow can help keep you out of the red. No, it won't give you more money, but it'll help you manage what money you do have (and what you bring in and pay out). It'll even make graphs for you visual types!

Sonique v1.30 [2.8M] W9x/NT FREE

http://files.sonique.com/releases/soniq130.exe
http://www.sonique.com/

What's on every geek's wish list this year? Something MP3ish: rippers, encoders, samples, portable players, et al. There's no stopping this compression format now. Most of the world knows about WinAmp (which abuses llamas like none other). The market for skinnable MP3 players is still wide open, and Sonique is definitely in the game. Wicked interfaces, plug-in support, and excellent performance. You'll like it so much, you'll wanna download it twice.

Appointment Setter v2.0 [3.8M] W9x/NT FREE

ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/pim/apptsttr.zip
http://www.superprosoftware.com/

When I need to appear more important than I really am, I'll have Gretchen act like my secretary over the phone. Unfortunately, she can't keep track of my countless daily tasks as easily. If I need to be somewhere at a certain time, don't tell me -- e-mail me. If it's sitting on my screen, I'll see it. The Appointment Setter can be your personal electronic calendaring system -- keeping you on task and on schedule. Remember; tomorrow's just a click away.

Void Runner v1.0 [260k] W9x/NT FREE

http://members.xoom.com/functor/voidrunner.exe
http://mordred.8m.com/voidrunner/

Run, run as fast as you can; you can't catch him, he's the Void Runner man. You don't need to move your legs for this one, gang. Get from one end of the 'track' to the other, without bumping into any objects or falling off the platform. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, just when you've mastered one level, there are ten other races waiting to be won. Trust me, it's harder than it sounds. No amount of sports drink could prepare you for this competition.

Application Paths v1.0.2 [476k] W9x FREE

http://home.worldonline.dk/~skovdal/Appath102.exe
http://www.image.dk/~skovdal/

Count all the programs scattered across your hard drive. Too many to keep track of? I thought so. If your Start Menu is more cluttered than my brother's apartment, you've got problems. Not every program needs a shortcut -- especially if you can create an alias for it. Application Paths does for Windows what DOSKEY did for DOS. Choose a keyword for an app without putting it in your 'path.' This is great for those who access the 'Run' prompt frequently.

Intel Processor Frequency ID v2.0 [1.0M] W9x/NT FREE

ftp://download.intel.com/support/processors/fid/fidENU05.exe
http://support.intel.com/support/processors/tools/frequencyid/

"This was developed to enable consumers with the ability to identify and, in some circumstances, determine if their Intel processor is operating at the correct and rated frequency intended by Intel Corporation. Beginning with the Pentium(r) processor, this utility provides consumers with the ability to determine standard CPU identification of Intel processors."

DVD Profiler v0.9.4 [2.1M] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/database/dvdpr094.zip
http://www.intervocative.com/dvdpro/

We have to take advantage of loss leaders while we can; right now, DVD player and movie prices are absolutely insane (both offline and especially online). I picked up a store circular the other day and found the price for the VHS and DVD version of a movie the same. No contest, DVD is far better. To electronically organize your own growing collection, use this free beta. You can also share DVD movie information with others (handy feature akin to CDDB).

Another Task Manager v2.2 [55k] W9x FREE

http://atm.idic.caos.it/files/atm22.zip
http://atm.idic.caos.it/

Don't just sit there, do something. Even though you're reading this text in your e-mail client (or Web browser), your PC may be doing other things in the background. All those fancy icons in your System Tray? They're representatives of currently running processes. Sounds nuts, I know. But this is just Another Task Manager; it'll show you what's going on below the surface. For years, I thought my computer had been overtaken by gnomes. I guess I was wrong.

Virus Trap v1.0 [86k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.diamondcs.com.au/vtrap.exe
http://www.diamondcs.com.au/vtrap.htm

"This allows you to capture a sample of almost any resident virus, should one be infecting your system. Unlike conventional anti-virus software, this program won't detect or remove specific viruses. But, if a virus is alive on your system, it will bottle a sample of it, ready for submission to anti-virus companies to determine what virus it is."

Mad Bomber v0.1 [2.6M] W9x/NT FREE

DOWNLOAD FILE
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/madbomber/

Atari was here on this Earth for a short while; it's been replaced by the N64 and the Playstation. Does that mean the games have gone out of style? Not according to this game programmer. Activision had the best Atari games; remember Kaboom! Here's a PC clone of that great game of yesteryear. A thief dropped bombs while you controlled three buckets of water (to catch them before they hit the ground). Believe me, it's more fun than it sounds. Think fast!

Fastscanner v1.2 [446k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.dpaehl.myokay.net/fscanner.zip
http://dpaehl.notrix.de/

Weird cousin Neil just picked up a scanner so he could start a digital archive of our family's old photographs. Uncle Dave contends that a scanner isn't just for photo preservation; with the right software, you can turn your flatbed into a full-fledged photocopier. Forget about those 24-hour copying joints; with Fastscanner, you're seconds away from a perfect black and white reproduction of the original. The only true cost will be your time. Copy that!

iDragTag v3.02 [47k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.codearchive.com/home/paul/software/zips/dTag.exe
http://www.codearchive.com/home/paul/software/dTag.htm

"When you open iDragTag you can then drop an image file onto it (GIF, JPG or PNG), and without any fuss it will instantly show you the image tag you need for the picture, and save that tag to the clipboard, ready to use in any editor you happen to be using. NOTE: you must request a FREE password to open the downloadable archive.

SafetyNet v1.06 [1.8M] W9x/NT FREE
Unearthed by Allen Harkleroad

http://www.internetquality.com/download/files/SafetyNet-1.06-Full.zip
http://www.internetquality.com/

So you wanna go e-shopping? E-commerce means bupkis if you're not purchasing at a secure site. Are your transactions going to be legit? Is the site responsible? How can you see how safe you are? Pull out the SafetyNet; a handy utility that'll poll a site and give you the skinny on its security viability, Web quality, and shopping cart configuration. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is the key phrase; if it ain't got that thing, then put your credit card away.

Ping-O-Meter v1.5 [1.3M] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.obesearmadillo.com/software/pingometer1_5.exe
http://www.obesearmadillo.com/software/pingometer15.html

"This is a 32-bit Windows PING client. It provides a graphical meter representing the round trip time for a 32 bit packet; it includes an average meter, configurable gauge zones, LED type displays for additional information, user definable payload size, customizable frequency, system tray minimization, and more." What will the Obese Armadillo come up with next?

WebCopier v2.0 [1.6M] W9x/NT FREE

http://home.columbus.rr.com/mklimov/downloads/wcopier.exe
http://home.columbus.rr.com/mklimov/

We have a Web page at twelve o'clock. Copy that, Gold leader. Renegade applets on you three and six. Looks like the link is buggin' out. Let's cut the chatter, Gnome Squadron. We can't let this site get out of our sights, so what should you do? Copy the entire thing and store it on your own computer for future analyzing and browsing. Mission accomplished (with command line parameters). No 'if's, 'and's, or butts are allowed to sit on this copying machine.

Text Tally v1.0 [329k] W9x/NT FREE

http://hhsoft.csoft.net/download/ttally11.exe
http://hhsoft.csoft.net/ttally.html

"I had a very, very, very, very good time on my summer vacation. The end." There, does that make a hundred words? You can't count on counting them by hand when you're writing a lengthy document, so Text Tally trots in, sits in the System Tray, and shows you how many characters and words are in a selection of text. It'll monitor the clipboard for you, too. Remember that a watched pot never boils, and a watched boil is very, very, very, very, disgusting.

NetMeeting v3.01 Build 3388 [1.6M] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting/download/nm30.exe
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting/

"NetMeeting delivers a complete Internet conferencing solution for all Windows users with multi-point data conferencing, text chat, whiteboard, and file transfer, as well as point-to-point audio and video. This Service Pack includes many customer-requested updates, as well as support for the new MSN Messenger Service."

RecWise v1.2.1.13 [1.0M] W9x/NT FREE
Unearthed by Keith Gernert

http://members.xoom.com/hacqua/download/recwise.zip
http://members.xoom.com/hacqua/eng/recwise.html

We fall in love all too easily when we're young. "She looked at my notebook for longer than three seconds; she must like me a lot." Some of us used music to express our undying devotion; we took our recordings from the shelf and crammed them onto one cassette tape. We didn't have utilities to help us maximize space and track placement. RecWise makes managing song compilation recordings a snap. Might as well make life easier before she breaks your heart.

Sleuthhound v2.20 [1.3M] W9x/NT FREE

http://members.xoom.com/sleuthhound/files/sleuthhound.zip
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/sleuthhound/sleuth.html

Puppies are born with the ability to read. Oh wait, no -- that must be the latest Internet hoax. Dogs do have a strong sense of smell. Instead of fitting Fido into your floppy drive, unleash the Sleuthhound when it comes to searching for content sitting within your computer's documents. The report will be displayed in a Web page (it's like using a search engine on your own hard drive). Don't worry... I understand its bark is much worse than its byte.

JVDE ICQ Backup v2.10 [320k] W9x/NT FREE

http://home.wanadoo.nl/jvderve/jvdeicqb.zip
http://www.jvde.demon.nl/JVDE_Software/

"Have you ever experienced the complete disappearance of all your ICQ data after formatting your hard drive (or after a fatal crash destroyed all your information)? JVDE ICQ Backup will prevent your important ICQ data from being lost. Only a few clicks are required to save your stuff!"

spIE v1.0 [643k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.satacoy.com/spie/SpieInst.exe
http://www.satacoy.com/spie/main.htm

Agent 631 is on the move again. This time, he's infiltrated your system and he's watching your every move. Do you know where Internet Explorer goes when you're away for the day? It's easy for users to erase their tracks (by deleting the history, clearing the cache, turning off AutoComplete, etc.), so hire the spIE to spy. It'll remain completely invisible and log every Web site visited. Your friends and family will think twice before double clicking.

InDefense v2.10 [2.6M] W9x/NT DEMO

http://www.indefense.com/downloads/indef21.exe
http://www.indefense.com/

"InDefense Virus Protection System prevents viruses from infecting PCs without the use of virus signature files, thus eliminating the need for constant updating. This new, patented technology uses a 10kb SmartMemory!" module and a multi-barrier approach of prevention and detection that blocks viral activity."

Noid '99 v1.01 [2.8M] W9x FREE

http://www.lysator.liu.se/~kand/noid99/Noid99.zip
http://www.lysator.liu.se/~kand/noid99/

Therapy wouldn't heal the scars I gained during the ninth grade. Lunches were spent in the malt shop (around the corner from the school deli). There, we could watch masters play their favorite coin-op video games. I guess fifth hour will have to wait until Ryan beats Arkanoid again. That game was 'Breakout' to the tenth degree. Don't allow the ball to fall; use your paddle to bounce it back to the top, breaking bricks between to advance to the next level.

Ulinkit 1.0 Beta [1.7M] W9x/NT FREE
Unearthed by Justin Cohen

http://www.ulinkit.com/download/ulinkit10beta.exe
http://www.ulinkit.com/

Everybody is forced to interact with technology on a daily basis; until artificial intelligence is developed, we're stuck with computer logic. I've always believed that there's a strong human element to the Internet; without people, what would this worldwide network be? The UBar will allow you to see what other surfers believe are the best sites on any subject. Create your own topics, share your links with friends -- access the human-powered directory.

MiniMemory v1.0 [966k] W9x/NT FREE

http://members.xoom.com/rodrigorique/minimemory.exe
http://www.urbi.com.br/users/rr/memory.html

Boredom sets in without warning when you're faced with 'Net lag. You start to think: "I should probably go shovel the drive now." Suddenly, the page loads, and your driveway remains covered in a blanket of snow. Better remember to do that later, eh? If outdoor activity isn't your thing, perhaps you'll be happier with a 'memory' game. Make matches until the board is cleared. It's something simple and fun, and you won't work up a sweat while playing it.

Buzz 3D Browser v1.1 Beta [1.5M] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.buzz3d.com/b3dbrowser_pb1-1.exe
http://www.buzz3d.com/

Time is the fourth dimension, but unfortunately, it's available in limited quantities (contrasted with the ever-popular height, width, and depth). To view two sites simultaneously, one has to open multiple browser windows and browse each one independently. Imagine browsing 2D sites in a three dimensional environment; with Buzz 3D, you can preview 48 Web pages at the same time. While you're reading one page, the others will be downloading in the background!

Merlin '99 [2.1M] W9x/NT FREE

http://omak.com/Ray/Merlin/Merlin99.zip
http://omak.com/Ray/

Electronic toys have always been worthy of my attention; I'm still waiting for Texas Instruments to release a "Speak & Geek" unit for the budding computer fanatic. Remember that red, phone-shaped gizmo named Merlin? With it, you could play games like Tic-Tac-Toe and Magic Square. I never owned one, but my cousin Nick did. Emulators evoke great memories. It probably pales in comparison to today's battery-operated toys, but you just can't beat the classics.

FireEyes v1.0 [571k] W9x FREE

ftp://www.webcruizer.com/freeware/FireEyes.zip
http://www.webcruizer.com/freeware.shtml

It seems like everyone is afraid that someone will want to hack their computer; that fear is legit. Without a firewall, there's virtually no way to protect yourself from unwarranted attacks when you get online. But where there's smoke, there's FireEyes; it'll display ALL connections to and listening ports on your PC. Plus, it allows you to "watch" your ports (and alerts you when they are connected to). Why stay in the dark? Open your eyes and light a fire.

Remote Disconnection Utility v0.11 [1.5M] W9x FREE

http://www.twiga.fsbusiness.co.uk/rdusetup.exe
http://www.twiga.ltd.uk/

"Using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) or another Proxy server to share one modem across your local area network? Wish you could disconnect the modem from any machine? Now you can! The setup utility for this release is very basic, it will install both the client and server applications into the specified directory."

WinTopo v1.0f [2.0M] W9x/NT FREE

http://members.xoom.com/bongkf/wintopo1f.zip
http://www.geoplan.com.my/wintopo/content.htm

Graphics surround us, though some are easier to edit than others. Raster images are solid; like bitmaps, you can't edit objects independently. Vector drawings are a bit more fluid, in the sense that you can easily manipulate each object (line or shape) within. So what happens when you've got a raster image that needs to be turned into a drawing? Turn to a topography utility! It'll import BMPs and spit out DXFs (AutoCad files). NOTE: works only with lines.

Thumbnail switcher v1.0 [140k] IE/W9x FREE

ftp://ftp.leinen.com/pub/leinen/download/enu/lsdsthsw.exe
http://www.leinen.com/software/desktop.htm

Using the Windows Explorer, you can view your files and folders in several ways. All or nothing; you see small icons, large icons, a simple list, details, or (for some) thumbnail view. The last option is the best way to preview documents and images without having to open them. What if you have a folder with images and documents and you only wish to see the thumbnails for GIFs and JPGs? Enable or disable a file type's preview with the thumbnail switcher.

SiteSpeed v1.0 [530k] W9x/NT FREE

ftp://ftp.thedigitaldetective.com/SetupSiteSpeed.EXE
http://thedigitaldetective.com/SiteSpeed/default.htm

"SiteSpeed benchmarks your site against any other sites you choose (and makes as many comparisons as desired). Results are sorted by total site output (delivered bytes per second). SiteSpeed won't make your site go any faster. But it will answer an otherwise difficult question: just how fast is it going? Learn how your own site stacks up to your competitors!"

Graal The Adventure v1.31 [2.2M] W9x FREE
Unearthed by Tom Moyer

http://www.graalonline.com/graaldownloadstuff/graal131.zip
http://www.graalonline.com/

Have you ever pretended to be someone else while sitting in a chat room? Oh, the fun of playing a different role every once in a while. MUDs and MUSHs are still wildly popular, although some of them have evolved to a graphical interface. Graal is an RPG (role playing game) you can play alone or with others via the Internet. This magical kingdom and its inhabitants has been waiting for you to visit; don't be a stranger, and don't leave your sword at home.

Space-B-Gone v1.0 [2.5M] W9x FREE

http://jenyksoft.hypermart.net/programs/Space-B-Gone.zip
http://jenyksoft.virtualave.net/Applications.html

Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the file manager 'Second Prize.' It's mission: to upload files without spaces in them, so that surfers won't encounter problems with downloading. The problem: converting spaces in filenames within a folder to printable characters quickly. Now, the amazing Space-B-Gone can be yours for the low, low price of nothing. You wish to filter out certain file extensions? Not a problem for this amazing time saver.

Jana Server v1.43 [315k] W9x/NT FREE
Unearthed by Vincent Bell

http://www.jana-server.ocm.de/Bin/Jana95-E.exe
http://www.jana-server.ocm.de/Englisch/FrameSet.htm

"Jana is, among others, a Proxy Server which provides one or more users a gateway to the Internet using a modem or ISDN connection. For this reason, the computer on which the program is installed must have a modem or ISDN connection to the Internet. No additional software is needed on the other computers in the network. Additionally, Jana Server is an email server."

Baseball Database v1.0 [878k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.bballsports.com/baseball.exe
http://www.bballsports.com/

Download me at the ball game, upload me to the crowd. I'll be sure to wave at Willie Mays when I get there. What about Pete Rose, Ryne Sandberg, and George Brett? Yeah, I'll be happy to see them, too. Back when Velcro shoes were hip, I collected baseball cards. I loved reading the stats (for some unknown reason). If you're looking for a "cheap" program covering players, teams, and leagues (past and present), you'll hit a home run with the Baseball Database.

Wake Up News v1.0 [1.1M] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.wakeupnews.com/ftp/pub/wakeup.exe
http://www.wakeupnews.com/

Somnambulism isn't a word that you hear very often; it was possibly the world's first example of multitasking. Can one sleep and read headlines at the same time? Not likely, though now one can download articles from "newspaper sites" while still dreaming. When you stop slumbering, the news all be waiting for you on your PC. Might as well do some downloading during your down time. Heck, this puppy will even sound an alarm when the text is ready to be read!

MenuMarks v1.0 [17k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/html/mmark1_0.zip
http://www.cslab.vt.edu/~bdevane/ 

"Have you ever put your bookmark file on the web to make it available from any computer or have you ever found someone else's bookmark file on the web? Its usefulness is diminished by the breakdown of the hierarchical structure into a long list when viewed in HTML form. That is why I created MenuMarks. It creates a cascading menu from a Netscape bookmark file."

Yahtzee v1.0 [544k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.rekenwonder.com/yahtzee.exe
http://www.rekenwonder.com/yahtzee.htm

Name the game with dice that you'll wanna play more than twice. No, not Bupkis -- something with one less die. Oh, I guess the title of the program gave it away. It's Yahtzee! Which, by the way, was my parents' second choice for my first name. Lucky for me, 'Chris' won out. Be forewarned: this game comes with no documentation, so you'd better know how to play it in its non-binary form. The interface is lean and clean, and there's no fear of losing the dice.

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