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LIBRARIAN AT WORK

by Charles Stieb
 

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 July meeting, e-mail Charles Stieb in advance of the meeting.

The CD contains approximately 15 programs, including those below. 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. 3D MP3 Sound Recorder

3D MP3 Sound Recorder is a sound recording application that allows you to create digital files from any audio that can be played through your computer's sound card, regardless of the source. These files may be saved in WAV or MP3 format. Files are created on the fly, in real time, with no temporary files. The program also includes its own player for immediate validation of recorded files.

3D MP3 Sound Recorder implements the standard features of many available sound recorders but incorporates one extremely useful feature that sets it apart: its Track Splitter technology allows you to record audio streams from CD or Internet Radio that are split into separate WAV/MP3 files automatically. It supports time-stamped file names, dynamically adjust threshold level and multi-session scheduled recording is available. You can define hot keys for every operation, and you can perform your tasks even without using a mouse. License: Free to try; $29.95 to buy. Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

http://www.tongsoft.com


2. BeFaster 3.3

BeFaster is a multilanguage internet speed up toolkit with some powerful tools. It supports AOL, Symantec PcAnyWhere, IE, Opera, Dial-up modem, Lan, Cable Modem, xDSL, ISDN, T1, DirecPc and Cable/DSL running PPPoE. You can configure settings manually or program can automatically configure them for you. You can optimize your online/network gaming speed easily. Its Super-Ping Tool prevents connection drops and its Ping Now Function awakes suspended modems. Easier and better with multi-language support (over 26 languages). Its live update property will make you informed about the new versions. You can share your custom settings with your friends by using Records Function. License: Free to try; $23.00 to buy. Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime files

http://www.ekremdeniz.com


3. Power Lotto Wheeler

Power Lotto Wheeler supports all types of Lotto games from Pick 3 to Pick 10 including Powerball and Keno. There are totally 420 wheeling systems built-in to be able to wheel up to 30 lotto numbers. Features provided such as wheel table details including % win guarantee, winners-check details, random numbers generation, dynamic plug-in wheeling systems capability, print, load, and save functions for wheel data and winners-check results.License: Free to try; $39.00 to buy. Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP


http://members.rogers.com/shareware163/power_lotto_wheeler.html


4. MiniGolf Master

With more than 160 holes to play, you can use your mini golf skills to putt through various obstacles, including dinosaurs, aliens, pirate ships, castles, water hazards, and much more. Play up to four of your friends or family members for hours of entertainment. It features accurate ball physics, true miniature golf rules, practice courses, and a variety of characters to choose from. License: Free to try. Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP


http://www.trygames.com

5. Power Mad

Wage war against Osama Bin Lama and a host of other political leaders. Choose your opponents from 10 world leaders and have an all out battle for power supremacy in this turn-based strategy game. But this is no grim view of the world at war: Power Mad has a great sense of humor.License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy. Minimum Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

http://www.gamethoughts.com

 

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