GRATIS - #8, August 1996
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GRATIS - a guide to free software and services of value -
Friday, August 2, 1996 - No. 8
Dedicated to the proposition that
Everybody deserves something for
Nothing every once-in-a-while.
THIS ISSUE
-FWIW * From the Editor
Blah, Blah, Blah...
-HIND SITE
Arf, Arf, Arf... - Windows Fetch Program Revised
Beta Browser Better - IE For Win95/NT
-BYTE SIGHS * Software
Tattle Tale - DOS DirSize Tells All
Clip, Clip, Clip... - Win 3.1 Clipboard Expander
Dunce At Head of Class - Easier Dial-Up For Win95
Talk To The Danimals - Mac Desktop Screens
-VARIOUS & SUNDRY * All The Stuff That Fits
Going To The Dogs - Cyberhound Search Plus
Rx For E-Mail Only - Doctor's Prescription
OSC: OK - Online Computer Guru
Free Mag, Mixed Bag - New E-Mag From Microsoft
Free Mag, Mac Bag - Mac Video Games Magazine
New Papyrus Tech - Is Not A University
FWIW -- by Bob Collister
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Blah, Blah, Blah...
My apologies to all for the unavoidable delay in publishing.
I can't promise that it won't happen again in the near future, but
we are working to get back on an even keel, and should have things
under control shortly.
After our last issue (when was that?) someone wrote regarding the
somewhat long-winded content of that issue's FWIW (ZIP-a-dee-do-
dah - Issue No. 7). I was urged to keep it brief and pertinent,
and I will...this time. 8-)
We missed you. Thanks for being here.
HIND SITE
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Feedback & Updates
ARF, ARF, ARF...
ARF23.ZIP has replaced ARF22.ZIP, the Windows program we featured
in our last issue (Fetch Boy! - Issue No. 7). Additional features
have been added to this version of the WWW database search and
retrieval agent. ARF23.ZIP is currently available at:
http://www.execpc.com/~bitsafe/arf
BETA BROWSER BETTER
Microsoft has released a new beta version of it's WWW browser,
Internet Explorer 3.0 for Win95 and NT (Big Browser Battle - Issue
No. 1). This version includes Java support along with a new just-
in-time compiler and more than a few other new features. Included
is a description of what to expect in the final release. IE is
free, and awaits you at the Microsoft Web site.
http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ie3/newbeta.htm/
BYTE SIGHS...
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Software Stuff
DIRSIZ24.ZIP Directory Sizes, Summary Stats, Win95 LFN
DirSize is a DOS utility which shows a graphical tree of the
directories on your disk along with their sizes. Multi-level
directories have summary statistics, useful for finding the
complete size of apps before deletion or backup. Support for
Windows 95 long filenames. For the drive, it displays cluster
size, free space, used space and capacity. For the files examined,
it displays used space and wasted space. Rounds up file sizes to
the cluster size for the most accurate size information. Future
proof: Directory sizes up to 99 GB can be displayed. Continuous
progress indicator. Requires DOS 3.0+, 100k memory, 11k disk.
DIRSIZE24.ZIP has replaced DIRSIZE.ZIP.
NOTE: PRIVATE use of DirSize is FREE, but you must register by
sending email to launch@ozemail.com.au, with your name and address.
Paid registration is required for use in a business, commercial,
government or institutional environment. 13,489 bytes, it's at:
http://www.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/dirutl/dirsiz24.zip
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/dirutl/dirsiz24.zip
DirSize Author: Simon Carter, Crystal Software
launch@ozemail.com.au - http://ozemail.com.au/~launch
CLIPEXP.ZIP Clipboard Expander 2.2 For Windows 3.1
This program is a Windows 3.1 Clipboard expander. It gives the
user access to the last 12 unique items saved to the Clipboard.
Clips in the expander can be moved back to the Clipboard by double
clicking on that clip which also moves the selected clip to the
first position of the expander (got that?). Clips can also be
edited and portions of clips can be cut or copied to the Clipboard.
A clip can be deleted from the expander by pressing the numbered
button next to it.
This program may be freely distributed provided no charge is made
for that distribution except to recover the costs of materials and
postage. Both the executable and the help file must be transmitted
together. The program is freeware, and may be registered with a
postcard. Donations are gratefully accepted. CLIPEXP.ZIP is only
9,735 bytes, and available at:
http://www.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win3/desktop/clipexp.zip
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win3/desktop/clipexp.zip
Special requirements: VBRUN300.DLL, available from Simtel.Net as
vbrun300.zip.
Clipexp Author: Stephen Sottong, ssottong@pepperdine.edu
DUNCE2_3.ZIP Automates "Connect To" in Dial-Up Networking
Dunce (or Dial-Up Networking Connection Enhancement) allows for
easier dial-up networking than Win95 provides. The program will
automatically press "connect" for you on the "Connect To" dialog
box, redial your Internet Provider indefinitely (even from within
another application), and auto-reconnect if you are unexpectedly
dropped. Also, it can optionally run applications when you are
connected and force connections at a given time.
Version 2.0 also adds MSN Support and support for international
versions of Windows. Dunce will also type in your password in the
Connect To Dialog. 2.3 has a much improved automated connection,
won't run duplicate copies of programs, and more.
Special requirements: Dial-Up networking or the Microsoft
Networking installed. The ZIP file is 96,653 bytes and can be
found at:
http://www.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/telecomm/dunce2_3.zip
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/telecomm/dunce2_3.zip
Dunce Author: Ben Reser, Vector Development vecdev@vecdev.com or
vecdev@cjnetworks.com - http://www.cjnetworks.com/~vecdev/
DANIMALS-TEXTURES-VOL-2.HQX Mac Desktop Textures
This second volume of Danimal's Textures contains another 50
original desktop textures made using Adobe Photoshop and/or
Specular Texturescape. Volume 1 was titled "Danimals_Textures",
and contained 100 different patterns. This file should be used
with the Texture Installer application. These colorful textures
are great for using as desktop backgrounds or even as web page
background textures.
These are totally free, but the author would "really appreciate it
if you'd drop me an e-mail note and let me know what you think of
them, where you found them, etc. And if you REALLY want to make my
day, visit the home of these textures on my web page, Den Of The
Danimal. Enjoy!"
Archived as /info-mac/gui/grf/danimals-textures-vol-2.hqx; 1,198KB
Danimals Author: Dan Siemens danimal@netcom.com
http://private.fuller.edu/~danimal
VARIOUS & SUNDRY
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All The Stuff That Fits
GOING TO THE DOGS?
CyberHound (ARF!) is both a search engine *and* a review and rating
service for Web sites. The service has about 6 weeks of it's 3
month free trial period remaining. Be forewarned that the graphics
are time consuming. The faster your modem, the better. Readers
with e-mail only access to the 'Net MIGHT have an easier time using
it. You'll find it at http://www.cyberhound.com (sit boy!).
Rx FOR E-MAIL-ONLY
What's that you say? You read the comment above about e-mail
access only, and you don't know what we're talking about? "Dr."
Bob Rankin's document, "ACCESSING THE INTERNET BY E-MAIL" will
straighten you right out. "Dr." Bob is a near-legendary 'Net guru
who has taught hundreds of thousands of us (that's right, us!) how
to use our Internet e-mail accounts to the fullest. The document
is in ASCII text format and as so is readable on any computer
operating system. Of course, it's free, and you can get a copy via
e-mail!
In the US, Canada & South America send mail to:
mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu
Enter only this line in the BODY of the note:
send usenet/news.answers/internet-services/access-via-email
For Europe, Asia, etc., mail to:
mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk
Put this line in the BODY: send lis-iis e-access-inet.txt
OSC: OK
Newbies aren't the only 'Netters who'll benefit from the Online
Support Center. OSC will handle questions in the categories of:
New User
Internet
Hardware/Software
Operating systems
Connection
Web site creation
The service uses a "corkboard" format, and promises that questions
will be answered within 24 hours. Users are welcome to participate
in supplying answers also. OSC just MIGHT become your online guru
for Internet/Computer solutions.
The folks at OSC also produce an electronic magazine called "Hey!".
The first issue of the e-zine contained articles about junk e-mail.
GRATIS was NOT mentioned. OSC: http://www.onlinesupport.com/
FREE MAG, MIXED BAG
_Slate_ is a magazine from Microsoft which is free for the asking
only until November 1. Available at http://www.slate.com/, this
new Microsoft magazine features a mixed bag when it comes to
content. Current topics, in-depth features, and reviews of other
media information sources are among the offerings. Delivery of the
magazine can take several forms, including delivery by e-mail.
FREE MAG, MAC BAG
MacInPlay (MIP) is a free electronic magazine which is published in
both Italian and in English. Devoted to Macintosh video games, MIP
is published bi-monthly and can be found on Info-Mac mirror sites
where it is archived as:
/info-mac/per/mip/mac-in-play-96-##(month)-##(second month).
Send comments or requests for information to freedom@mbox.vol.it
Game Over!
NEW PAPYRUS TECH
New Papyrus Technology has announced the latest version of its
professional investment trading software, Internet Trader 1.1.
This version has new and updated features that will help you to
utilize the Internet while contributing to your success as a
professional trader. As with previous versions, the software and
all services remain free! This version of Internet Trader has a
l-o-o-o-ng list of features. You can contact them for more
information at itrader@papyrus.com
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