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bitsoft ShowIP – shows your IP address

http://www.bitsoft.se/

ShowIP is a simple tool, that shows your current IP-address. It runs in the system tray and shows your computer name and IP address when double-clicked. You can then choose to copy your IP to the clipboard. In addition to the local (LAN) IP, it also shows the external (WAN) IP address, which is useful if you are behind a router.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
File size: 1081 kb
Author: bitsoft
More: 1 other programs from this author
Version: 1.4.0
Last update: Nov 27, 2003 version history

GnomeCODE: PHP Pear

If you're one of those people who hates reinventing the wheel, then you'll want to check out PEAR for PHP. It's a central repository of PHP code that you can use one your site and in your projects.

From the PEAR Manual:

The PEAR Manifest PEAR is dedicated to Malin Bakken, born 1999-11-21.

What is PEAR? PEAR is short for "PHP Extension and Application Repository" and is pronounced just like the fruit. The purpose of PEAR is to provide:

• A structured library of open-sourced code for PHP users
• A system for code distribution and package maintenance
• A standard style for code written in PHP
• The PHP Foundation Classes (PFC)
• The PHP Extension Community Library (PECL)
• A Web site, mailing lists and download mirrors to support the PHP/PEAR community

PEAR is a community-driven project with the PEAR Group as the governing body. The project was founded by Stig S. Bakken in 1999 and quite a lot of people have joined the project since then.

Structured Library of PHP Code The code in PEAR is partitioned in packages. Each package is a separate project with its own development team, version number, release cycle, documentation and a defined relation to other packages (including dependencies). Packages are distributed as gzipped tar files with a description file inside and installed on your local system using the PEAR installer.

There are two types of packages: source packages (containing source files only), and binary packages (containing platform-specific binary files and possible source files). Installing source packages with C code obviously requires a C build environment.

PEAR defines a package tree where each node in the tree is represented by a part of the package name. The nodes are organized by simple descriptive topics, and each part is separated by an underscore. Examples of package names are "MP3_Id", "Archive_Tar" and "HTTP_Post."

Packages may relate to each other through explicit dependencies, but there is no automatic relation between them. For example, a package and its parent in the package tree: "HTTP_Post" is, by default, independent of "HTTP."

A few top-level nodes in the package tree are called sub-repositories, and these have special functions. Currently, these are PECL, Gtk and App. For each of these, different rules apply. See more in the description of each sub-repository below.

A style guide, the PEAR Coding Standards (PCS), exists to ease collaboration between PEAR developers, to help quality and portability, and to help PEAR contributors provide consistent-looking-and-feeling APIs. For packages in the PFC, this standard applies strictly. For non-PFC packages, the application is more relaxed.

Code Distribution and Package Maintenance All PEAR packages are registered in and uploaded to a central database available at pear.php.net. Open-sourced third-party packages may also be registered and uploaded. Closed-source packages may be installed by the PEAR installer, but the PEAR database is for open-source code only.

Pear.php.net will provide both a human-friendly (HTML) and machine-friendly (currently XML-RPC) interface to the PEAR database. Package downloads are done with plain HTTP. Other functions the pear.php.net site will provide are:

• User Account Management (integrated with the CVS server)
• Package Management
• Release Management

Packages are distributed as a gzipped tar file with an XML description file inside. The description file contains some information about the package; a list of files and their roles; and dependencies.

On one hand, everyone keeps asking me to compare MS Access to SQL Server. On the other hand, scores of people are sending me feedback asking me to help fix MS Access databases that have been corrupted or that used to work but don’t work anymore. The answer to both questions that I usually respond with is… If you care about your data, don’t use MS Access…

(Meryl)

HttpSpy – capture and display HTTP traffic

http://www.rwtemple.com/software/HttpSpy

HttpSpy is a HTTP monitoring utility that captures and displays HTTP (browser) network traffic on a system in real-time. It supports all HTTP traffic, including HTTPS, HTTP 1.1, Keep-Alives and Chunking. The program installs as a proxy server and automatically configures IE to temporarily route requests through the HTTPSpy proxy (while it is running), from where you can monitor and optionally filter every request. You can set filters to exclude, include or highlight items that match a specified regular expression. The captured output can be saved to a file for off-line viewing and also searched, using various criteria. In addition, the program includes a Modem Simulator tool that allows you to slow down the downloading of web pages, in order to simulate the use of a slow modem (useful for web page testing). HttpSpy is mostly intended for developers as a debugging or testing tool. It does not include documentation and requires knowledge of regular expressions to take full advantage of it.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Requires: .NET Framework
File size: 393 kb
Author: Robert Temple
Version: 3.0
Last update: Nov 26, 2003

CDCheck v3.0.1

http://www.elpros.si/CDCheck/helplink.php?helpfn=overview

This utility detects and recovers damaged files on CD-ROMs. You can discover which files on your CD are corrupted. You can also use the program proactively, to insure that your data on CD-ROMs are safe. In addition to CD-ROMs, the program can be used with other local or removable media, such as disk drives, floppy disks, and ZIP drives.

The file is free for non-profit use. If you wish to support continued development, you are encouraged to register it for $10; if you use the program for your business, government agency, or educational institution, you must pay $50 to register it. Download

ACEMenu Creator 2.8.0 create site navigation menus http://navsurf.com/dhtml/acemenu/ ACEMenu Creator allows you to create DHTML static or floating navigation menus for your web site. It supports horizontal menu bars, vertical side menus, image rollover menus and popup menu associated with hyperlinks or image maps. You can design unlimited levels of submenus and customize background and font color settings each. The navigation menu created with ACEMenu Creator is compatible with with Netscape 4.06+, 6 and above, IE 5 and above, Opera 6 and above, Mozilla, Konqueror and Safari. License: Shareware (Free Trial) Price: $49.95 Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP File size: 1451 kb Downl.Time: ~5 min. or less Author: Website Release: 11/09/2003 Opinions: None yet. Post your rating or comment

Blog 8.0 Beta 2
Beta Version
User Rating: 4.6/5
Author: Fahim A. Farook
Program Type: Freeware

http://www.farook.org/

Blog is an automatic Web log program which allows you to update your site easily without the hassle of HTML editing and having to use a separated program to upload your work. You simply set it up with the necessary information for logging into your site via FTP, define a template to specify the look for your page and then type in your entries in the main window and click Publish and it does the rest. It also handles the task of generating archival entries for older

GnomeWARE: Adminimizer Toolbar

Gnomie Mike is providing this week’s program. He’s plugging his own work but there is no shame is putting the word out! Thanks, Mike.

The Adminimizer Toolbar is an IE 6 plugin toolbar that allows you to edit almost any static or database driven Web page through your browser. After a page is set up for editing you can just edit the content in place, on the screen. No separate admin areas or anything are needed. It has support for tables, style sheets, and images, and you can also extend it by adding your own options. It requires Windows, IE 6, and some kind of scripting-enabled server to save your changes. We currently provide ASP scripts for saving changes, cold fusion scripts are available on request, or you can write your own. It also doubles as a blog updating tool, using the Blogger API, the metaWeblog API and the movable type API to update blogs that support these APIs.

I wrote the thing, so I’m biased, but it’s really a pretty cool way to edit content. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Find the Adminimizer here.

Tight VNC – Virtual Network Connection

http://www.tightvnc.com/

For those of us who live and die by the keyboard, having access to our computers from a remote location is paramount. There are a ton of options to choose from such as pcAnywhere and GoToMyPC, but I've found that a freeware program called TightVNC fits my needs perfectly. TightVNC is derived from the original VNC software that was developed to allow remote access to almost any computer on the fly. This freeware program gives you the ability to access your home/office computer regardless of where you are connecting. freeware GPL

DivX Video for Windows v5.1

http://www.divx.com/

Watch movies that have been compressed using DivX, and create your own DivX files from DVDs or other digital video files saved on your PC. DivX uses MPEG-4 format, which allows videos to be compressed to about 15 percent of the size of a standard DVD. This in turn lets you fit your videos on a Zip disk, burn them on a CD, upload them to a file sharing network, or play them over the Web. Because of MPEG-4’s ability to compress video so powerfully, some call it “the MP3 of the video world.” This latest release features a DivX Player, which you can also download for free.

Back it up! Version 5.1.4.107 1,88 MB Freeware

http://w1.321.telia.com/~u32102551/index.html

A backup program. Backup creates ZIP files, mirror functions via copy or FTP. Several backup sets can be configured. Folders and separate files can be added to each backup set. For each backup set there’s the option to delete specified files depending on the extension you enter. For each backup set extension for files that should not be included in the backup can be specified. Back it up! takes command line arguments so it can be executed from a batch files for example. Or create special shortcuts(wizards built in for this).

Winsonar 3.55.03

http://digilander.iol.it/zancart

Winsonar 2002 is a program specifically designed for process monitoring purposes: it detects new processes that permanently install into memory while system is working. Windows (Tm) has a built-in task monitor, but the user will not be prompted for new-installed tasks and even using the task monitor he won’t able to distinguish normally running modules from new-added ones. The basic idea is that if the user could know a new program permanently installed into memory, he could readily scan it using an updated antivirus program: viruses couldn’t really hide for a long time before being detected.

Winsonar 2002 is a Freeware program and is provided without any limitation at no charge to the user. If you find this program fast, convenient and useful, a little donation to the UNICEF or to your National Red Cross is encouraged by the author.
Author:
Arturo Zancan

Date:
2003-11-17

License:
Freeware

Size:
2 Mb

Requires:
Win All

Preview:
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Downloaded:
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Pop-Up Stopper Free Edition 3.1.101 popular new

http://www.panicware.com/index.html

Publisher: Panicware
Date added: November 17, 2003
File size: 476K; Clock this download
License: Free
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Uninstaller included?: Yes
Screenshot: View screenshot

Publisher’s Description

Block pesky ads in Netscape, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, and desktop pop-up windows with the latest upgrade of this small, completely free tool. Now block Messenger Service and GAIN adserver desktop ads. There’s no need to adjust proxy settings, or add sites to a list. Pop-Up Stopper will not strip Web images or slow your browser. You can allow pop-up windows only when you want them. User settings allow various pop-up notifications, such as a flashing icon or new, fun sounds. Simply hold down the Control (CTRL) or Shift key to allow selective pop-up windows; but most new links should open automatically. Pop-Up Stopper is not advertising supported, nor does it require registration, and no information is collected from or about product users. Pop-Up Stopper is very small and easy to use. It is complete with full install and uninstall, a complete setup wizard, and online help file, and free unlimited tech support. Guaranteed, from a company you trust. This version has enhanced ad blocking.

Lister – media list creator

http://www.xyster.net/

Lister is a small tool that scans your collection of media files and creates a nicely organized HTML page, that contains a list of all files, sorted by artist, album etc. In addition to the HTML output, it also creates a XML file. The output can optionally be completely customized with XSL files. Lister supports MP3, ASF, OGG, RealAudio, RealVideo, AVI, MPG, WMA, WMF, and VQF formats.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP
File size: 859 kb
Author: WebSite
More: 1 other programs from this author
Version: 0.71
Last update: Nov 16, 2003 version history

PC Inspector fsguard – monitor services and directories

http://www.pcinspector.de/fsguard/uk/welcome.htm

PC Inspector fsguard is a tool to independently monitor Windows services and directories changes. It runs in the background (as a service) and sends an email notification to one or more recipients as soon as a monitored service is stopped or crashes. In addition to the email notification, it can optionally also restart the service. PC Inspector fsguard can also monitor any number of user defined directories and inform you by e-mail if the contents of a folder has changed or when the directory exceeds a specified size.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: NT/2000/XP
File size: 7509 kb
Author: CONVAR DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
More: 3 other programs from this author
Version: 3.2
Last update: Nov 15, 2003 version history

WireKeys – hotkey utility with multi-clipboard

http://www.wiredplane.com/

WireKeys is a hotkey-driven system utility that runs in the system tray and provides access to running tasks (with option to kill tasks), favorite programs, shutdown/restart and more. It also includes additional text clipboards, a BossKey, an automated screen capture tool and an option to quickly minimize all windows. Advanced users can also run selected text as from command string. You can assign Hotkeys for any program, define parameters and actions to take after launch, as well as delay the startup time.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: NT/2000/XP
File size: 781 kb
Author: WiredPlane Labs
Version: 1.9.9
Last update: Nov 15, 2003 version history

Oubliette – password manager

http://freeware.tranglos.com/

Oubliette allows you to store a list of accounts with information such as account name, associated password, URL, and free-form notes in an encrypted, password protected database. You can easily access the information, copy to clipboard or export to a variety of formats (text, HTML, comma-separated or Windows INI). Also inclluded is a powerful search facility with filtered output (i.e. view only the records that satisfy your search criteria). You can assign custom categories to accounts, generate random passwords, auto-expire accounts and much more. The program allows you to maintain multiple database files if need, each can contain an unlimited number of entries. It also supports customizable import options, allowing you to import existing data from a variety of formats. Oubliette supports the Blowfish and Idea encryption algorithms.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
File size: 1145 kb
Author: Marek Jedlinski
More: 3 other programs from this author
Version: 1.9.4
Last update: Nov 15, 2003 version history

wTicker 0.2.1.161 Beta
Beta Version
User Rating: ?/5
Awaiting 5 Votes
Author: Christian Adler
Program Type: Freeware

http://www.wticker.org/mt

wTicker will aggregate information from the Internet and displaying them as headlines. Headlines can be built by information coming from newsfeeds, email accounts, stocks, scraped websites, usenet and others. The headlines are displayed in tickers which may be positioned anywhere on the screen.

Changes in Current Version:
Exchanged the databaselibrary
Leftclick in paperview now selects headline in list

A-ToolBar – multi-function toolbar

http://www.metaeureka.com/

A-ToolBar is a useful internet and desktop tool brings you 36 useful tools , that are accessible from an attractive toolbar, that runs at the bottom of your screen or in the system tray (when not in use). It includes tools for any type of Internet user, including Search throughout 40 different search engines at once, Language translator, Free SMS message sending, Latest news, Spam remover, Links manager, Applications manager, Agenda with world clock, Clipboard history, Password kepeer, Password revealer, Weather forecast, Backup utility, Currrency converter, Quotes (stock symbols). For more advanced users, it also includes several networking utilities: Ping, Trace, DNS lookup, Port scanner, Finger, WhoIs as well as webmaster tools to submit and rank your site: Submit url, Url info, Link popularity, Position analysis, Keyword density. Very nice, easy to use, attractive. License: Freeware Price: Free Windows: 98/ME/NT/2000/XP File size: 1583 kb Author: 4C Software Version: 2.3 Last update: Nov 13, 2003 version history

Zero Footprint Crypt – encrypt your files

http://www.baroufasoft.com/

Zero Footprint Crypt can encrypt your files using the powerful Blowfish algorithm. It comes with a built-in viewer for images, movies, sound and support for MP3 tags. The program offers a unique way to view encrypted image files without decrypting them to a file, but to memory instead. In addition to encrypting your files, you can also wipe them from your disk, using multiple overwrites and perform some basic image editing. Great if used primarily for image encryption. Interface needs getting used to.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
File size: 2237 kb
Author: WebSite
Version: 3.0
Last update: Nov 14, 2003 version history

Zero Footprint Crypt – encrypt your files

http://www.baroufasoft.com/

Zero Footprint Crypt can encrypt your files using the powerful Blowfish algorithm. It comes with a built-in viewer for images, movies, sound and support for MP3 tags. The program offers a unique way to view encrypted image files without decrypting them to a file, but to memory instead. In addition to encrypting your files, you can also wipe them from your disk, using multiple overwrites and perform some basic image editing. Great if used primarily for image encryption. Interface needs getting used to.

License: Freeware
Price: Free
Windows: 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
File size: 2237 kb
Author: WebSite
Version: 3.0
Last update: Nov 14, 2003 version history

DHE Editor – visual web page design

http://www.hexagora.com/

DHE Editor is a WYSIWYG HTML editor that takes advantage of the absolute positioning techniques os CSS 1 (style sheets). It allows you to design web pages by simply dragging elements into place. You can also take advantage of advanced CSS features like overlapping images and other techniques that are not possible with plain HTML. CSS is supported by all major browsers, so your web page will look the same to every visitor. DHE Editor can be used to create HTML, ASP, PHP, CFM, JSP, XML pages and also provides an option to insert code elements if needed. You can import images, associate events to part of labels, pictures, input fields and more. Great for beginners to design a web page, but also very handy for established webmaster that want to generate CSS based page layouts. License: Freeware Price: Free Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP File size: 2027 kb Author: Lorenzi Davide Version: 1.6.0.98 Last update: Nov 13, 2003 version history

FireLogXP – XP firewall log viewer

http://www.2brightsparks.com/freeware/freeware-hub.html

FireLogXP is a simple, yet very useful program for users of the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) that comes with Windows XP. It reads the log file (pfirewall.log) and displays a list of all entries found. The data can be filtered to include/exclude selected protocols, connection types, and TCP flags. In addition, it can look-up hostnames and includes includes context sensitive to on-line resources that provide more information on the specific ports and known exploits. License: Freeware Price: Free Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP File size: 615 kb Author: MJLSoftware Version: 1.12 Last update: Nov 13, 2003

Geomatica FreeView 9.1 popular new
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Publisher: PCI Geomatics
Date added: November 5, 2003
File size: 25.1MB; Clock this download
License: Free
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Uninstaller included?: Yes

http://www.pcigeomatics.com/product_ind/freeview.html

Publisher’s Description

Geomatica 9 FreeView is a flexible data viewing tool supporting over 100 raster and vector formats for loading, viewing, selection, and enhancement. FreeView is useful for any geospatial data viewing application, and is freely distributable. FreeView includes a modern interface with many useful display tools, including fast roam and zoom, image enhancements, numeric values display, and attribute table display. Version 9.1 features: enhanced GIS functionality, advanced hyperspectral processing, exclusive pan sharpening, and other improvements.
Note: This is a very large (25.1MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem.

intraVnews 1.0
RSS add-in for Microsoft Outlook

http://www.intravnews.com

intraVnews is a state of the art news aggregator that turns Microsoft Outlook into a news reader. With intraVnews you can subscribe to any of 1000’s of syndicated feeds from personal weblogs (Blogs) to mainstream news sources to specialist publications. You never have to leave Outlook again to keep up with changes on the web or your intranet. Best of all, it’s Free for personal use.