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Publisher's description of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

2008-02-25T12:30:00.000-08:00

AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trusts to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements. Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.

Version 7.5.516 features improvements in Resident Shield scanning and adds small improvements in installation process

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Orbit 2.4.2

2007-12-02T22:47:00.000-08:00

Orbit Downloader is a great speed, super light, easy to use/config, feature-rich and free download manager. It integrates seamlessly into IE and FireFox. It supports HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/RTSP/MMS/Metalink and can resume broken downloads. Using Orbit Downloader, you can also download flash games online, download videos from Youtube, Google, MetaCafe, Myspace and DailyMotion and download files from most of file-sharing service websites like RapidShare.
Version 2.4.2 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Mozilla Firefox 3 beta 1

2007-11-20T22:34:00.000-08:00

Note: Firefox 3 Beta 1 is a developer preview release of Mozilla's next generation Firefox browser and is being made available for testing purposes only.. Firefox 3 Beta 1 is based on the new Gecko 1.9 Web rendering platform, which has been under development for the past 27 months and includes nearly 2 million lines of code changes, fixing more than 11,000 issues. Gecko 1.9 includes some major re-architecting for performance, stability, correctness, and code simplification and sustainability. Firefox 3 has been built on top of this new platform resulting in a more secure, easier to use, more personal product with a lot under the hood to offer website and Firefox add-on developers. The latest version, 3 beta 1, adds one-click security info, improved malware protection, easier password management, a new star button for easier bookmarking, and a variety of other new features.
Note: Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or may potentially damage your system. We strongly recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission-critical data before installing or using this software.

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WarRock

2007-10-20T08:44:00.000-07:00

War Rock is a free massively multiplayer online, modern tactical first person shooter (FPS) where players have the option to purchase a wide variety of gameplay enhancing items, services, and products or play the game as it is without ever paying a dime. War Rock is populated by thousands of players at any given time in servers all over the world. With a wide variety of customizable weaponry and vehicles, intuitive controls, and multiple battle modes, War Rock is a blast for seasoned FPS veterans and first-timers alike.
Note:This is a very large (473MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem.

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Knight Online 1.506

2007-10-20T08:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the world of Knight Online, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that utilizes a party system where you help your fellow players to advance. A prominent and exciting feature of Knight Online is the involving, persistent, large-scale war between players. Upon registering and creating your character, you must choose between two nations: El Morad, the nation of the human race, and Karus, the nation of the Orc tribes. The successful player will seek to join forces with others of his or her nation in order to obtain victory. By enduring battles, that character may also become a hero in the Knight Online World. He may also receive a title and reward from the King, become the lord of his own castle, and even rule over a city. Version 1.506 may include unspecified updates, enhancements or bug fixes.
Note: This is a very large (505MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem.

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WebRunner keeps you focused

2007-10-13T06:21:00.000-07:00

Mozilla's WebRunner is a single-serving version of Firefox that strips away all the bells and whistles. There's no Web surfing to be done with this lightweight tool. Menus, extensions, themes, toolbars and navigation have all been excised, like a sculptor cutting away excess marble.
What you're left with is a Site Specific Browser for Windows, Mac or Linux that uses bookmark files with the WEBAPP extension. The installer configures these files to open in WebRunner, but there's no ?launch program? icon or option. You just double-click on a WEBAPP file you've downloaded or created, and off you go, ready to get to work without getting distracted by the temptation to surf anywhere else.
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OneClick iPod Video Converter 1.04

2007-10-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

OneClick iPod Video Converter is software for MP4 file conversion for iPod device, which is designed for anyone who would like to enjoy movies on the iPod device. With OneClick iPod Video Converter, the outstanding professional mp4 converter software, you are able to convert all favorite movies into your iPod device and watch them wherever and whenever you want. Key Features:-Support most popular video formats, support new iPod 30GB and 80GB with resolution of 640 by 480 pixels for MPEG-4 video, high conversion speed, extract audio from video file and save to AAC/MP3, plentiful control functions, easy-to-use and user-friendly interface, cropping clips pictures, both multithreading and batch conversion supported.
Version 1.04 is a bug fixing release.

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2007-10-11T12:57:00.000-07:00

IrfanView is a fast and compact image viewer/converter. It is trying to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals. Many supported file formats and features. Features include: multi-language support, Thumbnail option, slideshow, toolbar skins, fast directory browsing, batch conversion/editing, multipage editing, file search, change color depth, scanning, cut/crop, IPTC edit, capturing, lossless JPG operations, effects (sharpen, blur, Adobe Photoshop filters), EXE/SCR creating, many hotkeys, command line options and plugins.
Version 4 improved Vista compatibility. New display option: Center image in window. Toolbar skin option added (Properties->Toolbar). New Properties->Video option: Use DirectShow for playing (good for MJPG AVIs). New advanced batch option: Auto adjust colors. "Enhance colors" can be now used on selections. New EXIF dialog button: Show in Google Earth. The EXIF dialog can stay displayed on screen. Several PlugIns are changed/updated.
Note: IrfanView is now bundled with Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search. Installation of these components is optional.

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ICQ 6

2007-10-10T11:26:00.000-07:00

ICQ 6 provides users with an innovative communication experience and enables quick and simple interaction among users across all communication platforms. ICQ 6 offers the entire suite of digital and mobile communication tools available today, all integrated seamlessly in a single message window. ICQ 6 boasts an entirely new client infrastructure and a completely redesigned UI along with a fresh look and feel.
Innovations and improved features in ICQ 6 include:
* Quick IM--enabling users to send messages to contacts without opening a message window.* Easy access simple navigation between incoming messages.* Tabbed conversations--management of all active conversations in one message window by using tabs.* History--new and improved search history of messages, files, and calls.* Search capabilities--advanced and easy-to-use search through contacts, on ICQ, and on the web.

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Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.55

2007-10-10T11:11:00.000-07:00

Slow down, freeze, crash and security threats are over. Advanced WindowsCare Personal is a comprehensive PC care utility that takes an one-click approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer. It provides an all-in-one and super convenient solution for PC maintenance and protection. All work will be done with 1 click and 1 minute. This fantastic program is available free of charge. Compared with its nearest competitor, Advanced WindowsCare Personal provides the more essential and practical formula for Windows: Removing Spyware and Adware, Preventing Security Threats, Privacy Protection, Fixing Registry Errors, Temporary Files Cleanup, Startup Cleanup, Repairing Windows, Speeding up System and 1-click Mechanism.
Version 2.55 adds a "License Renew" function.

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Virtual DJ software 5

2007-10-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

VirtualDJ is the DJ software used by many big brands such as Numark or Hercules, and is used around the world by bedroom DJs and professional superstars alike. It features cutting-edge technology such as advanced beatlocking, automatic seamless loops, synchronized sampler, on the fly remix, music video mixing and scratching, timecode vinyl control, visual beat display, DRM, VST and freeframe effects, Internet broadcasting, karaoke.
Version 5 features a brand new browser, with automatic "intelligent" folders, improved search, browsing by cover-art, full id3 tag compatibility, iTunes playlist access.

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Morpheus 5.5

2007-10-09T12:28:00.000-07:00

New Morpheus with BitTorrent support adds podcast searching and publishing to its popular P2P file-sharing and search application. Morpheus makes it easy to burn CDs or transfer audio and video files to your iPod or MP3 player. Morpheus' set of features makes it simple to search, discover, download, and play all types of media files including MP3 audio, music, movies, videos, games, photos, and documents. Search multiple P2P networks including the Neo Network, Gnutella and BitTorrent to find rare and unique content you can't find elsewhere.
Version 5.5 includes new p2p streaming feature for audio and video files, improved Firewall-to-Firewall transfers via UDP.
Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual download.

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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5.488

2007-10-08T12:11:00.000-07:00

AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.
Version 7.5.488 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Camfrog Video Chat 3.94.23341

2007-10-08T00:44:00.001-07:00

Camfrog Video Chat allows you to join real streaming video chat rooms where you can hear, see, and chat with many people at a time. Instant message a user to get to know them before you Webcam chat, and add them to your contact list. This videoconferencing software also works behind most firewalls and routers. Camfrog Video Chat allows multi-user videoconferencing where you can join a room with up to 1000 users and just click a user name to begin seeing someone. Press the 'talk' button to talk to the entire room with audio. The video chat rooms are hosted by broadband users who are running the Camfrog Video Chat Room Server software so any user can set up their own multi-user videoconference for other users to join. No Webcam is required to see people, but some rooms might not allow users without Webcams. Camfrog Video Chat is optimized for broadband users so it has fast video.
Version 3.94.23341 allows custom status and has new chat room categories.

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2007-10-08T00:36:00.001-07:00

A company (Google-Google) unveiled its development of service available to search for books .. To help readers find and organize books more efficiently, according to a statement the company issued recently. In response to the desire of readers to find more efficient ways to search and organization by increasing the number of books in the site (Google) .. (Google) has recently put a number of new features to make the service (Google) to search for books a more effective instrument. New features allow the user to a private library and research, where the company providing functionality (libraries - or My Library) so as to enable the user to search among a group of clerks. According to the statement of the company .. Q "can now be used to establish the private library (Google) .. which assisted in the organization and writing of observations, conclusions and research course in the full texts of books that is chosen. And will this new tool of the (Google) to readers the possibility of organizing their books .. With ensure ease of research. During the establishment of a library user, it can also contribute its expertise, so that adds observations and useful addresses .. Besides his views and assessment of the books. After that the information can participate by sending a link to the library service (Google) to search for books.

DivX for Windows with DivX Player 6.7

2007-10-08T00:15:00.000-07:00

DivX for Windows includes the DivX Codec, the DivX Player, the DivX Web Player and the Stage6 Content Uploader Utility. The DivX Player plays all AVI and .divx files that contain DivX video and MP3 audio including rented and purchased DivX content. The DivX Codec extends DivX playback support to all popular media players. This package supports English, French, German and Japanese languages.
DivX Player is optimized to play every DivX file with full support for all the advanced features of DivX including scene selection menus, chapters, subtitles, video tags, and alternate audio tracks. The latest version of the DivX Player adds a download manager that allows you to download multiple videos, pause and resume downloads, and progressively play back video, and a new burn-to-disc feature for creating DivX discs from within the player. Version 6.7 includes unspecified updates.

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WinZip 11.1

2007-10-07T13:04:00.000-07:00

WinZip is the original and most popular of all Windows ZIP file utilities. Wizard/Classic interfaces accommodate both first-time and experienced users. With WinZip you can quickly and easily compress and decompress files, folders, and entire folder trees to save storage space and reduce e-mail-transmission time, as well as encrypt and decrypt your sensitive documents. Features include tight integration with Windows Explorer, support for most Internet file formats, and one-click zipping and e-mail. WinZip 11.1 offers a thumbnail image view and automatic compression selection, plus improved compression for audio files (.WAV) and the ability to open .BZ2 and .RAR files.

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Note: WinZip is now bundled with Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search. Installation of these components is optional. Users with either of two Google components already installed will have the option to learn more about Carbonite Online Backup Service and sign up for a free 15-day trial.

Ad-Aware 2007 7.0.2.3

2007-10-07T12:45:00.000-07:00

With the ability to scan your RAM, Registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-Aware 2007 easily can clean your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.
Ad-Aware 2007 includes a redesigned engine, improved code sequence identification, incremental definition updates, one-click Web-history cleanup, multiple browser support, and other new features. Version 7.0.2.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Note: After installation, the program will ask you for a registration code. Just hit Cancel to run the free version.

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.7

2007-10-07T12:29:00.000-07:00

Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser that makes browsing more efficient than ever before. Firefox includes pop-up blocking; a tab-browsing; integrated Google searching; simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more effectively; a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.

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Microsoft Surface

2007-10-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

The launch of Microsoft Surface marks the beginning of a new technology category and a user-interface revolution. Surface, Microsoft’s first surface computer, provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural hand gestures, touch and physical objects. Surface computing breaks down traditional barriers between people and technology, changing the way people interact with all kinds of everyday information — from photos to maps to menus.

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