Here are some Programs available for download from the Internet. Some of these programs take hours to download without a high-speed Internet connection. For your convenience (and a $2 donation), ICON is making these programs available to you on CD. If you would like to pick up a copy of the CD at the April meeting, e-mail Charles Stieb in advance of the meeting.

The CD contains approximately 20 programs, including those below and the ones in the February newsletter and March newsletter. Of course, you are welcome to download these programs on your own.

If there is any file you need downloaded or if you need help finding a program, please e-mail Charles Stieb.


1. Brixout XP 1.6.1

Brixout XP, a 3D block-smashing game of the Arkanoid and Breakout style, is an addictive game for kids and adults. License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP


www.sunnygames.com


2. FreeRam XP Pro 1.3

FreeRAM XP Pro is a freeware application designed to defragment and free up your system's RAM. As a result, system performance, response time, and stability increase. FreeRAM XP Pro uses a minimal amount of memory, system resources, and CPU time, thus making it fast and efficient. It also uses a very fast memory allocation algorithm, allowing it to work quickly with less intrusion on your productivity. FreeRAM XP Pro offers many options and much customizability. Some of the features include the option to automatically monitor and free up memory; advanced tray support; fast, threaded freeing with Stop option; CPU, memory load, system resources, and virtual memory monitors; easy-to-use, attractive GUI; memory reporting and diagnostic logging; an Auto Free option for optimum performance and ease of use; configurable Windows shortcuts; and real-time memory information. Version 1.3 contains new features, minor performance enhancements, and fixes to bugs reported by users. License: Free
Minimum Requirements: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000

www.yourwaresolutions.com


3. ScreenSaver Salute to our Military

3D Military machines on your screen! Our Military In the Ocean, On the Land, Under the Water and In the Air, with Salute Our Military! Dynamic Logo and American flag. Download fully functional version and help us to support Military Veterans and families! License: Free to try; $5.00 to buy. Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP


www.uscenter.com

4. Advanced Text to Speech 3.6

Free your Eyes: All new Advanced Text to Speech 3.6 (ATTS) is a Text to Speech utility based on Microsoft Agent Technology. ATTS makes it simple to have your computer read text out loud - simply select the text you want read and copy it (Ctrl+C) to the Windows clipboard, and ATTS will take care of the rest! You can also have ATTS save the spoken text to an audio file (WAVE or MP3) to listen to later on your PC or a portable audio device. Use ATTS for reading emails, online articles, contracts, memos, and proofreading letters and manuscripts. ATTS 3.6 also has a handy new Reminder and Alarm feature that you can set to remind you to do anything you tell it to. Simply type in your reminder message, set the alarm and ATTS will help you stay on top of your busy life. At 2.7 MB, award-winning ATTS is smaller and more powerful than ever. Why strain your eyes reading a screen or waste paper and toner when you can have text read back to you? License: Free to try; $29.95 to buy. Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

http://www.text-to-speech.net/


5. The Journal 3.0

Take Control of Your Life with The Journal! * Keep a daily journal! Keeping a daily journal has never been easier! The Journal always knows what day it is, and automatically brings up a new entry for you every day. * Get organized! With The Journal you can be as organized as you want to be! Keep your "daily pages" separate from your work notes, or your dreams separate from your correspondence--but only if you want to. * Do it Your Way! The Journal has no "agenda"--except to be as useful as possible. Use any journaling style you want, or none at all. It's completely up to you! * The Journal Newsletter! Sent out monthly, The Journal Newsletter (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thejournal-newsletter) provides tips for using The Journal, articles about journaling and writing, writing exercises, and more. DavidRM Software's The Journal makes it easy to keep a daily journal, for both personal and professional use. Whether you want to record your thoughts and dreams, your research notes and writing exercises, your project planning notes and decision details, or just about anything else, The Journal provides an easy-to-use mix of convenience, flexibility, and security. Fast-loading and with the option to "sit" in your Windows system tray, The Journal is always available when you need it. Create as many or as few entry categories as you want, daily entry or "loose-leaf", to be as organized as you want to be. Store text, images, and just about anything else in your entries, and know that The Journal's password-protection and built-in encryption will keep them all secure. License: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP


http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal.html