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This "DOWNLOAD PAGE" contains a collection of 88 popular Download sites on the Internet.
If you know of any other such sites that you have found useful, please notify Terry Chambers.
Thanks to Terry Chambers
of the DPCUC,
this page was last reported as checked for full accuracy on October 13, 2009.
BROWSERS
"Arachne"
A fullscreen graphical WWW browser which runs on DOS compatible
operating systems. Alpha version of Arachne for POSIX-compliant
systems like Linux is available now.
Google "Chrome"
From Google, a web browser that is simple and fast.
Optimized for Google applications and services.
Microsoft "Internet Explorer"
The Microsoft Download Center contains various versions of their products,
including the Internet Explorer web browser.
Mozilla "Firefox"
The award-winning, free Web browser is better than ever.
Browse the Web with confidence - Firefox protects you
from viruses, spyware and pop-ups. Enjoy improvements
to performance, ease of use and privacy. It's easy to
import your favorites and settings and get started.
Download Firefox now and get the most out of the Web.
"NetCaptor"
No longer developed as of 2008.
Netscape Archives
The Netscape browser is now no longer supported nor developed,
but the link is still valid for downloading older versions.
"Opera" Software
At a time when almost every software upgrade requires an often
significant investment in new hardware, you will soon come to
appreciate Opera, our refreshingly different Internet Client.
Kid-Friendly Browsers
Kid Rocket
Its a web browser for kids, which also protects your desktop from click-happy little fingers!
KidZui
A Web browser, search engine, & online community for kids under 13. Reviewed by parents like you.
My Kids Browser
Free trial version. My Kids Browser protects children against porn,
predators, and other Internet dangers...even when you can't be there!
SurfKnight
A web browser specially designed for kids! It includes
a friendly design and parental controls that will
empower the younger users with the latest
technology, as well as protecting them from
undesired content and malicious software.
COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS
AIM
Send messages to your friends and family instantly. Lifestream helps you stay
in touch with your friends, whether they are on AIM, Facebook, Twitter,
or elsewhere. AIM is faster, lighter with a fresh look, and it's free!.
The "Eudora" Email Program from Qualcomm
The last version of Eudora® is available for download here.
Eudora was a popular Email client for over two decades but
is no longer being developed/supported. An open source
version of Eudora® is being developed by Mozilla and
will be free of charge.
Google Talk
Chat with family and friends over the Internet for free. See real-time availability and
status of friends online. Send instant text messages. Easily go from text to voice chat.
Chat right from your desktop or from Gmail.
ICQ Homepage
A revolutionary, user-friendly Internet tool that informs you who's on-line
at any time and enables you to contact them at will. With ICQ (I Seek You),
you can chat, send messages, files and URL's, play games, or just hang
out with your fellow 'Netters' while still surfing the Net.
The Official IRCle Homepage
Probably the most popular IRC client for MacOS™.
MediaRing PC Phone
MediaRing PC Phone is a high quality voice service for PC users to make
international calls without the elevated cost of traditional IDD
providers. With MediaRing Internet voice processing technologies,
MediaRing PC Phone ensures high call clarity that beats most
other voice over Internet transmission services.
Meebo
A web-browser-based tool which allows you to
use AOL Messenger (AIM), Yahoo, Google Talk
and MSN Messenger from any computer, without
the client application.
mIRC
An IRC client for PCs.
net2phone
Net2Phone is free software that provides you with numerous
free services, enabling you to communicate with friends and
conduct business over the Internet at no cost. Charges apply
only to toll PC-to-phone calls and toll PC-to-Fax calls.
pIRCh Home Page
An IRC client for PCs.
Skype
The leading Windows/Macintosh computer-to-computer chat program
that can also be used to call land-line and mobile phones.
Trillian Astra
A Mmlti-platform IM.
Twitter
Twitter has grown into a real-time short messaging service that works over
multiple networks and devices. In countries all around the world, people
follow the sources most relevant to them and access information via
Twitter as it happens—from breaking world news to updates from friends.
Windows Live Services
Windows Live Mail (replacing Outlook Express), Photo Gallery,
Writer, Messenger, Family Safety are all available from
Microsoft as FREE applications to use on your Windows PC.
XMPP Software: Clients
An XMPP client is any software or application that enables you to connect to an XMPP
for instant messaging with other people over the Internet. There are many free
clients you can use to do this, for many different devices and operating systems.
Yahoo Messenger Canada
Connect with all your friends: Instant message friends on Yahoo! and Windows Live™ Messenger.
Stay in control...24/7: Decide who sees you online with stealth settings.
Share away: Swap photos and monster files (up to 2GB) in real-time.
Plus enjoy voice calls and webcam video.
DOWNLOAD COLLECTIONS
* NOTE: Some "freeware" applications may contain spyware or malware.
The DPCUC does not recommend or endorse any of the programs found
on websites listed. Use caution when determining what is safe to
download and read the licensing agreements attached to these programs.
CNet Windows
CNet Mac Downloads
Completely Free Software
* requires site membership.
TheFreeSite.com
The Freeware Network
Hotlib Download Center
Cool freeware. Free download.
Jumbo!
Microsoft.com Download Center
Microsoft Windows Updates
You must be running Windows Internet Explorer to view the site.
Screen Saver Heaven
is a good place to begin your quest for the perfect screen saver, but
don't forget to do a 'Search' in any Web search engine for many more.
WARNING: Screen Savers are one of the most common
methods of distributing spyware to users.
Simply The Best Software
SnapFiles.com
Tons of software - freeware and shareware.
Tucows 
Webshots
Free screensavers. Thousands of photos as your desktop wallpaper!
ZDNet Downloads
FREE BOOK DOWNLOADS
BooksShouldBeFree.com
Free audio books.
FeedBooks
A place to discover and publish e-books.
Flatworld Knowledge
Our books are free online.
Project Gutenberg
There are nearly 30,000 free books in the Project Gutenberg Online Book Catalog.
GAMES
CNet Games
Gamespot.com
Free Games
E-lynks and Superlynks to games
FamilyGames
Gamehouse
The Great Game Database
'Inner Space' from Software Dynamics Gameworld
gameDB - Mac, iPhone and Ipod games
Microsoft Game Studios
MSN Games
Pat Sajak Games
Pogo.com
Pop Cap
TheFreeSite.com - Free Games
ZDNet Games
PLUGINS
Adobe
Firefox Extensions
Plug-ins for Opera on Linux
Mac WWW Tools & Utilities
NetPlug
Plugins.com
Real.com
TOOLS
Adobe Photoshop Elements
The #1 selling consumer photo-editing software*, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
combines power and simplicity so you can make ordinary photos extraordinary;
tell engaging stories in beautiful, personalized creations for print
and the web; and easily find and view all your photos.
Aviary
Free online image editing.
Carbonite Backup
Non-stop, unlimited automatic backup over the internet.
CD-ROM Tools
CD-ROM Tool is free software distributed
under the GNU General Public License.
CleanIt
Lavasoft
Lavasoft is the industry leader and most respected provider of
anti-spyware solutions. Lavasoft develops and delivers the
highest quality antispyware solutions to keep your computer
or network free of compromising and
intrusive threats to your privacy.
A 'FREE' Registry Cleaner
from Macecraft Software the developer of the award-winning computer repair
and maintenance tools jv16 PowerTools utility suite and the lightning
-fast standalone registry cleaners RegSupreme and RegSupreme Pro.
Hacking & Network Security Tool Downloads
These tools should be used to better test your current security
configuration as well as to gain a better understanding as to
what tools are available in "The Wild".
Internet Tools Summary
Linux Tools & Utilities
Norton Utilities SystemWorks
PC Magazine Downloads
SmartDraw.com
CAD Programs - Download the Best Free Trial!
SnapFiles.com
Tons of software - freeware and shareware.
Top Ten Free Utilities of 2004
Tucows Software Library
Tucows, which earned its name early on for being the first to provide
software on a “freeware” or “shareware” basis, now offers 30,000
software titles through its network of more than 1000 partner
sites globally, providing users with fast, local downloads.
WebFerret
WinCleaner
Zone Alarm
Free from 'Zone Labs, Internet Security Products'. The award-winning personal
firewall that automatically blocks known and unknown Internet threats,
barricading your PC and your network, from intruders and hostile attacks.
The compilers of this list have tried to include local area (Durham Region, Ontario) and other Canadian
websites, but not exclusively. We welcome any suggestions concerning related websites: please send
your list to Terry Chambers , including the sites' titles, the sites' URLs,
and your recommendations for categories/subcategories.
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