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<h1><big><font color="green">Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter</font></big></h1>
<p><b>May 13, 2007</b></font>
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<table><tr><td width=200> <img src="http://freewarewiki.pbworks.com/f/clifsilver.jpg" class="wikiimage" /> <p>Hi Everyone.<p><p>Thanks for reading my newsletter. Each week, I will have freeware reviews, tips, tricks, news, and lots of cool websites for you to check out.<p><p> I hope you enjoy this week's letter. Be sure to write me for advice or yell at me for messing up.<p><p><small><a href="http://flow-to.com/email/w1171846855lqmz3fu9.mth">Email me</a></small><p><p><a href="http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com/ChatPage">Click here to chat while<p>visiting this newsletter!</a><p><p><img src="http://opi.yahoo.com/online?u=clif_note_s" alt="" width="12" height="12" /><a href="ymsgr:sendim?clif_note_s">_Online?</a><p><p></td><td><div style="font-size:90%;"><table style="background:transparent;border:none;margin:0;padding:0"><tr style="background:transparent;border:none;margin:0;padding"><td style="background:transparent;border:none;margin:0;padding"><div class="toc"><ol type="1"><li><a href="#WelcometoClifNotesNewsletter">Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="#REVIEWS">REVIEWS</a><ol type="a"><li><a href="#IE7ProaddonsforIE7thatyoumightlove">IE7Pro - add-ons for IE7 that you might love</a></li><li><a href="#Wakoopaasocialnetworkofsoftwaregeeks">Wakoopa - a social network of software geeks</a></li><li><a href="#db4FontViewerfastsmallandhandy">db4 Font Viewer - fast, small and handy</a></li><li><a href="#ComicLifemakeyourhomephotosintoacartoon">Comic Life - make your home photos into a cartoon</a></li><li><a href="#PhotoWiperemovingobjectsfromanimage">PhotoWipe - removing objects from an image</a></li><li><a href="#ZippyLocksecurepasswordmanager">ZippyLock - secure password manager</a></li><li><a href="#OldNewsletter">Old Newsletter</a></li></ol><li><a href="#TIPSANDFEEDBACK">TIPS AND FEEDBACK</a><ol type="a"><li><a href="#ThewaroverVistacertification">The war over Vista certification</a></li><li><a href="#InternetFixesWeekendWindup">Internet Fixes Weekend Windup</a></li><li><a href="#WhatareBotNets">What are BotNets?</a></li><li><a href="#Commentslastweek">Comments last week</a></li></ol><li><a href="#COOLWEBSITES">COOL WEBSITES</a><ol type="a"><li><a href="#CoolSitesNewsletterthisweek">CoolSites Newsletter this week</a></li><li><a href="#WebsitesIvevisitedrecently">Websites I've visited recently</a></li><li><a href="#LearnFirefoxAVisualGuidetotheFirefoxWebBrowser">Learn Firefox - A Visual Guide to the Firefox Web Browser</a></li><li><a href="#UbuntuUnleashedanonlinehowtobook">Ubuntu Unleashed - an online how-to book</a></li></ol><li><a href="#NEWNEWS">NEW NEWS</a><ol type="a"><li><a href="#SnapFilescomnewandupdatedfreeware">SnapFiles.com - new and updated freeware</a></li><li><a href="#NewsfromSarahinTampa">News from Sarah in Tampa</a></li><li><a href="#SecuritynewsfromMalwareAdvisor">Security news from Malware Advisor</a></li><li><a href="#AviewfromCyberNirvana">A view from CyberNirvana</a></li></ol><li><a href="#OTHERSTUFF">OTHER STUFF</a><ol type="a"><li><a href="#ChattingatFreewareWiki">Chatting at FreewareWiki</a></li><li><a href="#Frapperyoupeopleliveallovertheworld">Frapper - you people live all over the world!</a></li><li><a href="#Writeyourownreview">Write your own review</a></li><li><a href="#Whatdoyouhavetosay">What do you have to say?</a></li></ol></li></ol></li></div></td></tr></table><br clear="left" /></div></td></tr></table>
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<h2>IE7Pro - add-ons for IE7 that you might love</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, Date, <a href="Ie7Pro">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Browser%20Tools">Browser Tools</a>
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<p>I read that this add-on for Internet Explorer adds the scripting features that <a class="WikiLink" id="p-cf1c49f056916ef16b7c9b324617a39b4458e570" href="/GreaseMonkey">GreaseMonkey</a> gives me in Firefox. I tried a few of the scripts but I can't say I'm very impressed. However, there are loads of other cool features already built into IE7Pro that you might find priceless.
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<p><a href=""><img src="http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6192/ie7prologoge1.gif" align="left" hspace="15"></a><b>Quote from the website</b>
<p><div class="breakout"><p><em>IE7Pro is a must have add-on for Internet Explorer 7, which provides lots of features and extras to make your IE friendly, more useful, secure and customizable. You can use IE7Pro for Tab Management, AD Blocker, Flash Block, Super Drag Drop, Crash Recovery, Proxy Switcher, Mouse Gesture, Tab History Browser, Web Accelerator, User Agent Switcher, Webpage Capturer, Greasemonkey like User Script, User Plug-ins and more. People can customize Internet Explorer, even tweak favorite websites according to your needs and tastes using IE7Pro.</em><br clear="left"></p></div>
<p><a href="http://www.ie7pro.com/">http://www.ie7pro.com/</a>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('Ie7Pro');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('Ie7Pro');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>Wakoopa - a social network of software geeks</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="WaKoopa">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Web%20Service">Web Service</a>
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<p>I saw this social networking service and decided it might be for me. I can't say much favorable or unfavorable about it yet. I can tell you that the software applet that they ask you to run seems to work just fine, and it's free. Read below to find out more about this new and novel service.
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<p><div class="breakout"><img src="http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1320/wakoopalogorb0.gif" align="left" hspace="15"><b>Quote from the website</b> <em>
<p>Wakoopa is a social network for software users. You download a little tracker on your PC or Mac, and every 15 minutes this updates your Wakoopa profile with a list of what software you’ve been using. This profile then enables you to add or invite friends and get updated about what they’re using, but also get updates about your software. Reviews that others have written or new versions of your software: it’s all on your dashboard. Even if you’re not a member of Wakoopa you’ll still be able to check out the coolest software. Since we apply the wisdom of crowds principle to software, you’ll be able to see exactly what’s popular and what’s the right tool for the job. Just browse the database by tags or categories, it’s all there! If you like software, then you’ll love Wakoopa.</em> <br clear="left"></div>
<p><a href="http://wakoopa.com/">http://wakoopa.com/</a>
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<p>Here's a list that Wakoopa got from my PC the other day.
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<h3><a href="http://wakoopa.com/clifnotes">My top 10 software</a></h2><script type="text/javascript" src="http://wakoopa.com/clifnotes/widget"></script>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('WaKoopa');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('WaKoopa');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>db4 Font Viewer - fast, small and handy</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="Db4FontViewer">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Font%20Management">Font Management</a>
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<p>db4 Font Viewer is a small stand-alone utility for helping you to view and manage your hundreds of installed Windows fonts. I tried this the other day and I was surprised to see the amount and variety of fonts that I have on my PC.
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<p>It's simple to use and it doesn't need to be installed. Just unzip it and run it.
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<p><img src="f/db4-font-viewer.png" align="left" hspace="15"><b>Quote from the website</b>
<p><em>dp4 Font Viewer is a standalone font viewer that enables you to browse all installed system fonts. You can preview the fonts by ASCII character range, type your own sample text or load a text file to preview how the selected font is rendered. In addition, you can preview fonts from any given folder without having to install them ...</em> <br clear="left">
<p><a href="http://www.snapfiles.com/get/dp4fontviewer.html">http://www.snapfiles.com/get/dp4fontviewer.html</a>
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<p>Sometimes the built in font viewer in Windows is good enough for what you need. It also lets you copy the characters into a small buffer. To use it, just choose "Start" "Run" and type in "charmap" then press enter.
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<p><img src="f/charmap.png">
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('Db4FontViewer');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('Db4FontViewer');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>Comic Life - make your home photos into a cartoon</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="ComicLifeForWindows">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Image%20Editors">Image Editors</a>
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<p>I tried out this program and it's great. I think everyone with any sense of humor could soon be using this to make their own comics from family photos. There is one problem though. This program will only be free for beta testers. That means you'd better grab a copy now if you want to try it for free. Details are below.
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<p><div class="breakout"><img src="http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2461/comiclifemk7.jpg" align="left" hspace="15"><b>Quote from the website</b>
<p><em>Zero Learning Curve
<p>So easy, you and your dog will be making comics and emailing them to family and friends in minutes.</em> <br clear="left"></div>
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<p>The website:
<p><a href="http://plasq.com">http://plasq.com</a>
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<p>Download it here:
<p><a href="http://plasq.com/download/beta/comiclife-win-beta1.exe">http://plasq.com/download/beta/comiclife-win-beta1.exe</a>
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<p>Register using these details:
<p>Name or Organization: Beta Tester
<p>Serial Number: CMLFW1-665C-A113-D628-BF57-01A6
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('ComicLifeForWindows');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('ComicLifeForWindows');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="PhotoWipe">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Image%20Processing">Image Processing</a>
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<p>CC wrote me this week with a link to this unique photo altering software. I haven't tried it but I'm sure someone reading this won't be able to resist. Please let us know if you do try it by commenting below.
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<p><a href="http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9950/pwscreenshot6315585gw2.jpg"><img src="http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9950/pwscreenshot6315585gw2.th.jpg" align="left" hspace="15"></a><b>Quote from the website</b>
<p><em>PhotoWipe is a revolutionary image processing tool that magically removes unwanted objects from your photos. Just paint over them in black and click go! Uncover hidden details in your photos. Sit back and watch cage bars disappear from the zoo. It removes wrinkles or it can remove entire facial features.</em><br clear="left">
<p><a href="http://www.hanovsolutions.com/?prod=PhotoWipe">http://www.hanovsolutions.com/?prod=PhotoWipe</a>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('PhotoWipe');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('PhotoWipe');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2><a class="WikiLink" id="p-41e0b19e5960da8fc14b7978088464c3f3c03f7b" href="/ZippyLock">ZippyLock</a> - secure password manager</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="ZippyLock">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Password%20Manager">Password Manager</a>
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<p><b>From Clif:</b>
<p>The author of ZippyLock wrote in with this little review of his software. If you read through the review and you think it sounds good, give it a try and comment below to tell us about your experience with it.
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<p><div class="breakout"><b>Ergun Çoruh wrote the following:</b>
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<p>IS IT FREEWARE? - Yes.
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<p>WHERE IS THE WEBSITE AT? - <!--raw1Tag-->www.zippyplace.com<!--/raw1Tag-->
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<p>IS THE DOWNLOAD LINK EASY TO FIND? - Yes there's a download link on the home page.
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<p>WHAT KIND OF PROGRAM IS IT? - ZippyLock is a small and extremely easy to use password manager with unique anti-key-
<p>logger, Triple-DES encryption, Google-like smart search box, inactivity lock, CAPTCHA and login delay against
<p>dictionary attacks.
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<p>WHAT VERSIONS OF WINDOWS ARE REQUIRED? - Windows/2000/XP/Vista
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<p>DOES IT REQUIRE ANYTHING ELSE? (LIKE .NET) - Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 (Vista comes with .NET 2.0)
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<p>IS IT A LARGE OR SMALL DOWNLOAD? - Small @ 544KB.
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<p>IS IT AN EASY PROGRAM TO INSTALL? - Yes. It is just one msi file.
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<p>DOES IT COME WITH AN UNINSTALLER? - No. It can be removed from Control Panel/Add Remove Programs.
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<p>WHERE DID YOU FIND IT? - I wrote it.
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<p>WERE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS? - Yes. I wrote ZippyLock for my own use because I don't trust browser's
<p>auto-fill (see my FAQ on why).
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<p>WHAT ARE YOU USING IT FOR? - To enter passwords and other sensitive information on Internet based forms without
<p>typing.
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<p>WHAT WERE YOU USING BEFORE YOU FOUND THIS? - I was just entering passwords directly on forms using the keyboard like everyone else.
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<p>HAS IT SOLVED A PROBLEM YOU WERE HAVING? - Yes. Its security is second to none. No other password manager comes with anti-keylogger and CAPTCHA protection. I am confident that ZippyLock is the best one in terms of security and ease of use.
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<p>WHAT PROBLEMS HAS IT CAUSED? - It is fairly stable now. To this date I have 216 registered users in the last 2 months, one user reported an installation related problem and I fixed it instantly, no other issues have been reported. The web site has release notes and release history. ZippyLock is well supported. I also try to educate users on password security. I have a very comprehensive FAQ page.
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<p>IS THE PROGRAM EASY TO USE? - Yes. Most users figure it out without help.
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<p>DOES IT COME WITH HELP FILES? - Yes.
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<p>WHAT FEATURES DO YOU LIKE OR NOT LIKE? - Security features are unprecedented, CAPTCHA defense wall, anti-key-logger, anti-clipboard-logger. I don't think other products can compete with its security features. It is extremely easy to use, Google-like search box, no tree controls, no groupings, easy management from system tray.
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<p>WHAT FEATURES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ADDED OR TAKEN AWAY OR CHANGED? - Auto strong password generation.</div>
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<p><a href=""><img src="http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1093/zippylocksmall11811e0zf0.jpg" align="left" hspace="15"></a><b>Quote from the website</b>
<p><em>ZippyLock's password manager stores your credit card numbers, passwords, and similar private information, by locking them in a secure Triple-DES encrypted private file that only you can unlock. Then, when you need them - for example during Internet Banking - the program just lets you enter your passwords into forms automatically without requiring you to type. That's right.. With a few mouse clicks you just logon to Internet Banking. No need to remember passwords. No need to type them. And ZippyLock is absolutely FREE.</em> <br clear="left">
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<p><b>Note: Requires email registration and .NET Framework 2.0</b>
<p><a href="http://www.zippyplace.com/">http://www.zippyplace.com/</a>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('ZippyLock');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('ZippyLock');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>The war over Vista certification</h2>
<p>Report from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-033ae6dc06a8fe5b3f2af653a80ea67da5045ff2" href="/BillAllin">BillAllin</a>, May 2007, <a href="WarOverVistaCertification">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Windows%20Tips">Windows Tips</a>
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<p><b>From Clif:</b>
<p>Once again, MS Mole surfaces and speaks to our friend Bill. What evil lurks in the dark underground passages of Redmond? Only the Mole knows.
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<p><b>From Bill Allin:</b>
<p><div class="breakout">Hi Clif,<p>
<p><img src="f/mole.gif" width="100" align="left" hspace="15">MS Mole reports that the war over Vista certification continues.
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<p>Many publishers of freeware programs are doing the expected, upgrading their products to be compliant with Windows Vista without going through the costly process of receiving Microsoft certification. Microsoft is prepared for this. It wants its thousands of dollars for every program that runs on Vista and is prepared to take action against any software that doesn't have the "proper" certification.
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<p>When a non-certified program is installed on a Vista system, Microsoft doesn't care if the software actually works or not. What it cares about is whether the program has Vista certification (which is an income stream for MS). When next the Vista box is updated through Microsoft, the uncertified software will be disabled or deleted when the Vista update is installed.
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<p>While this will be an annoyance for most home users and small businesses (who can reinstall each freeware program between Vista updates), jaws have dropped among the large business community that will ultimately pay much higher prices for software with Vista certification. Veins are bulging in many corner offices.
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<p>Expect virtual machines to proliferate so that freeware programs that will run on a Vista computer using Linux may be hidden from Microsoft. Linux system crossovers that will run Windows programs are gaining popularity quickly.
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<p>Rumours have resurfaced in the European Union about breaking up Microsoft. Bill Gates is talking about doing just that, but on his own terms. Instead of having multiple companies each with its own administration and shareholders, Gates wants six Microsoft companies to operate "independently" with one umbrella controller.
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<p>Compared to governments that act slowly, the gods of Microsoft can act quickly to sidestep any major move to remove the power that the MS empire has over the modern world. (Who needs a war when you employ thousands of lawyers?)
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<p>As Clif Notes readers know well, there is a freeware program for almost every paid application on the market. What the world needs is a dark horse operating system to come through the middle of the pack to run freeware programs. Several are in development in Europe and Asia. The Vista war may morph into one between need and greed.
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<p><img src="f/BAllin.jpg" align="left" hspace="15">Cheers
<p>Bill Allin <br clear="left">
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<p>Turning It Around: Causes and Cures for Today’s Epidemic Social Problems, a book about real and inexpensive solutions to personal and community problems most people think are inevitable evils of modern society. They aren't. We just have to look in the right place.
<p>Learn more at <a href="http://billallin.com">http://billallin.com</a>
<p>Contact author Bill Allin at <a href="mailto:turningitaround@sympatico.ca">turningitaround@sympatico.ca</a> </div>
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<h2>Internet Fixes Weekend Windup</h2>
<p>tips from Gary at <a class="WikiLink" id="p-25b7e28aa051de07a7264716cfef592434029790" href="/InternetFixes">InternetFixes</a>, <a href="http://freewarewiki.com/tags.php?ptag=WindowsTips">Windows Tips</a>
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<p><b>From Clif:</b>
<p>Gary at Internet Fixes continues to amaze me with hundreds and thousands of tips for your PC. Whatever your operating system, or how you use it, a visit to Gary's site will soon have you saying "So that's how you do this!".
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<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/newsletter.htm">Sign up for Gary's newsletter</a>?
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<p><b>Mondays News Letter Tips.</b>
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<p>1. Your Windows XP Computer Reboots Rather Than Shutting Down.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00305.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00305.htm</a>
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<p>2. Change Or Re-create File Associations In Windows XP.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00306.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00306.htm</a>
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<p>3. Modify The System Configurations On Your Windows XP Computer.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00307.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00307.htm</a>
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<p>4. Save Search Queries On Your Desktop In XP.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00308.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00308.htm</a>
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<p>5. Microsoft Windows XP Won't Allow You To Uninstall Internet Explorer 6.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00309.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00309.htm</a>
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<p>6. Create An Auto-Reply Message In Outlook Express.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00310.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00310.htm</a>
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<p>Click The Link Below To Join My News Letter.
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<p>The Form At The Link Below Covers Both Monday and Wednesdays News Letter.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/newsletter.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/newsletter.htm</a>
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<p>PC Problems? Login To Customer Support And Use My New Detailed Help Form.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/customer_support/">http://www.internetfixes.com/customer_support/</a>
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<p><b>Wednesdays News Letter Tips. 05/09/2007</b>
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<p>1. To Change Folder Options In XP.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00311.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00311.htm</a>
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<p>2. The Bottom Line On PC Problems.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00312.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00312.htm</a>
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<p>3. Acquire Administrative Privileges on Your Computer.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00313.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00313.htm</a>
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<p>4. Close Applications Running in the Background.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00314.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00314.htm</a>
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<p>5. Put A Windows XP Shutdown Icon On Your Desktop.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00315.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_and_answer/IF00315.htm</a>
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<p>6. Vista’s Startup Repair Tool Will Automatically Diagnose And Fix Startup Problems.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/vista_tips/IF01171.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/vista_tips/IF01171.htm</a>
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<p>7. Clear Recent Items In The Vista Start Menu.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/vista_tips/IF01172.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/vista_tips/IF01172.htm</a>
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<p>IF01101 How Can I Stop Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) from opening documents in the IE.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01101.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01101.htm</a>
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<p>IF01102 I am unable to see full amount of a new hard drive I bought and installed.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01102.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01102.htm</a>
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<p>IF01103 Is Your Computer Running Slowly?
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01103.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01103.htm</a>
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<p>IF01104 My Web Browser Has Been Hijacked.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01104.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01104.htm</a>
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<p>IF01105 How Do I Enable / Disable Or Delete Internet Cookies?
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01105.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01105.htm</a>
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<p>IF01106 How Do I Prevent Windows Messenger Pop-ups?
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01106.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01106.htm</a>
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<p>IF01107 How Do I Stop Pop-up Or Pop-under Internet Ads?
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01107.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01107.htm</a>
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<p>IF01108 How Do I Enable And Or Disable The Microsoft Windows XP Firewall?
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01108.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01108.htm</a>
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<p>IF01109 You Can’t Find A Lost Windows Product Key?
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01109.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01109.htm</a>
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<p>IF01110 Hyperlinks Not Working In Internet Explorer 6.0.
<p><a href="http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01110.htm">http://www.internetfixes.com/question_of_the_week/IF01110.htm</a>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('InternetFixesWeekendWindup');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('InternetFixesWeekendWindup');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>What are <a class="WikiLink" id="p-4763e097ef31c2523d59476ec7db6720ca800812" href="/BotNets">BotNets</a>?</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="WhatAreBotNets">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Adware%20%26%20Spyware%20Removal">Adware & Spyware Removal</a>
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<p><b>Under review</b>
<p>Very good information for those not familiar with THE DARK SIDE.
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<p><div class="breakout"><a href="http://www.emsisoft.com/"><img src="f/a2trojan.jpg" align="left" hspace="15"></a><em><b>Botnets – the dark side of the Internet</b>
<p>If your PC seems to have developed a mind of its own, and your Internet connection is often overloaded for no apparent reason, then you have probably caught a special type of Trojan. Inventive Malware programmers often control hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of computers with their software pests. These are known as Botnets and this article explains what exactly these are, what risks they present, and how you can protect yourself from them. </em> <br clear="left"><p>
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<p><a href="http://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/tec070503/">Read more about BotNets at a-squared</a>. </div>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('WhatAreBotNets');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('WhatAreBotNets');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>Comments last week</h2>
<p>Thanks to everyone who commented on the articles last week. You gave me more ideas and some good advice. If you see comments on an article, you will be missing out if you don't click on them to take a look.
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<p>If you commented last week, check to see who commented on your comment!
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<p><em>Here are the comments from last week.</em>
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<p><b>REVIEWS</b>
<p><a class="WikiLink" id="p-a53da1bc91ffec310ddf78bad5159e3dd8eb7af7" href="/ShellExView">ShellExView</a> - master the right click menu • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('ShellExView');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('ShellExView');</script></a>
<p><a href="TalesAnimator">Tales Animator</a> - make your own cartoons • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('TalesAnimator');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('TalesAnimator');</script></a>
<p><a class="WikiLink" id="p-57d75acd24d287a4cff3dbae9abc5c50dda81783" href="/LimeWire">LimeWire</a> - great file sharing application • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('LimeWire');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('LimeWire');</script></a>
<p><a href="TheImClientFormerlyKnownAsGaim">The IM Client Formerly Known As GAIM</a> • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('TheImClientFormerlyKnownAsGaim');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('TheImClientFormerlyKnownAsGaim');</script></a>
<p><a class="WikiLink" id="p-a6230ed62cc910cca6e5a3b82a03a9262ccf349b" href="/PasswordSafe">PasswordSafe</a> - open source password manager • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('PasswordSafe');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('PasswordSafe');</script></a>
<p><a href="ClipperzPassword">Clipperz</a> - keep it to yourself • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('ClipperzPassword');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('ClipperzPassword');</script></a>
<p><a href="FaststoneImageViewer">FastStone Image Viewer</a> - better than <a class="WikiLink" id="p-294124b9f5e2ecea00da5e1f294578570b128eef" href="/IrfanView">IrfanView</a>? • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('FaststoneImageViewer');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('FaststoneImageViewer');</script></a>
<p><a href="GhostOnlineVc">G.ho.st</a> - online virtual PC • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('GhostOnlineVc');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('GhostOnlineVc');</script></a>
<p><a href="AggregaMusicVideos">Aggrega</a> - online music videos • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('AggregaMusicVideos');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('AggregaMusicVideos');</script></a>
<p><a href="NeaveTv">Neave.TV</a> - a very cool way to watch videos • <a href="javascript:HaloScan('NeaveTv');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('NeaveTv');</script></a><hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h1><FONT COLOR=GREEN>COOL WEBSITES</FONT></h1>
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<a name="CoolSitesNewsletterthisweek"></a>
<h2><a class="WikiLink" id="p-8d41e1b625c6b700032eab0079390c10b384a66e" href="/CoolSites">CoolSites</a> Newsletter this week</h2>
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<p>Here are a few links from Mark's <a href="http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html">CoolSites Newsletter</a>. Be sure to visit his site and see the rest of his links this week.
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<p><div class="breakout"><b>May 11 COOLSITES by Mark Donaldson Issue 112</b>
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<p>GParted -- LiveCD
<p><a href="http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php">http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php</a>
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<p>Joopz is a web-based text messaging service
<p><a href="http://www.joopz.com/">http://www.joopz.com/</a>
<p><div class="breakout"><p> </p></div>
<p>New. CrazyPack - 20MB Application Pack that fits any USB drive.
<p><a href="http://3.14159265.org/crazypack/">http://3.14159265.org/crazypack/</a>
<p><div class="breakout"><p> </p></div>
<p>New. IObit SmartDefrag - Optimize and Defrag Hard Disk
<p><a href="http://www.iobit.com/SmartDefrag/index.html">http://www.iobit.com/SmartDefrag/index.html</a>
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<p>New. Pitaschio 2.08 Pitaschio is a freeware which makes it convenient to use Microsoft Windows:
<p><a href="http://pitaschio.ara3.net/">http://pitaschio.ara3.net/</a>
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<p>Update. Mz Ultimate Tweaker 4.4:
<p><a href="http://mztweak.googlepages.com/">http://mztweak.googlepages.com/</a> </div>
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<p><a href="http://luem42.com/anicool.gif"><img src="http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1442/sanicoolbm0.gif" align="left" hspace="15"></a><b>Quote from the website</b>
<p><em>COOLSITES is a list of safe, fun, useful, informative and just plain cool websites and programs that are FREE, FREE and FREE. All of the programs and websites I list are free. If I list anything that is so good but isn't free I will list the price with it.</em>
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<p><a href="http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html">http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html</a>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('CoolSitesNewsletterCurrent');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('CoolSitesNewsletterCurrent');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>Websites I've visited recently</h2>
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<p>Have you seen any cool websites you want to share with us?
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('SuggestedWebsites');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('SuggestedWebsites');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>Learn Firefox - A Visual Guide to the Firefox Web Browser</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="LearnFirefox">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Windows%20Tips">Windows Tips</a>
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<p><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3563/firefoxieey4.th.jpg" align="left" hspace="15">The Cybernet News website has lots of good information. One it the best sections there is the section on Firefox tips and tutorials. Even if you are an old pro using Firefox, you may still find something new you didn't know.
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<p><b>Some items from the website</b> <em>
<ul><li>Block Pop-Up Windows<li>Change the Text Size<li>Check for updates<li>Check your Firefox version number<li>Choosing a Startup Page<li>Full Screen Mode<li>Fuller Screen<li>How to Change Your Home Page<li>Languages<li>Make Link<li>Minimize Firefox to the System Tray<li>Open a File<li>Open a New Window<li>Password Manager<li>QuickRestart<li>Set Firefox as your default browser<li>Work Offline </em> <br clear="left"></ul>
<p><a href="http://learnfirefox.cybernetnews.com/">http://learnfirefox.cybernetnews.com/</a>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('LearnFirefox');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('LearnFirefox');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>Ubuntu Unleashed - an online how-to book</h2>
<p>review from <a class="WikiLink" id="p-f72eded1da9aba0d0a637a4c68b35e72203a87d0" href="/ClifNotes">ClifNotes</a>, May 2007, <a href="UbuntuUnleashed">permalink</a> <a href="http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com/tags.php?ptag=Operating%20System">Operating System</a>
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<p>Some of you have told me that you have either tried out Ubuntu linux or are thinking about it. How would you like a free book that tells you all the details you need to know about installing and running it?
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<p>The website below actually hosts an online copy of the book "Ubuntu Unleashed". If you want to, you can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-Unleashed-Andrew-Hudson/dp/0672329093">pay</a> for a printed copy, but that would be silly wouldn't it?
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<p><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4480/0672329093xs64de374hy5.png" align="left" hspace="15"><b>Quote from the website</b>
<p><em>Ubuntu Unleashed aims to provide the best and latest information that intermediate to advanced Linux users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and security. Written by renowned open source authors, Paul and Andrew Hudson, it includes detailed information on hot topics in Ubuntu Linux, such as wireless networks, and programming in PHP, Perl and others.</em> <br clear="left">
<p><a href="http://book.opensourceproject.org.cn/distrib/ubuntu/unleashed/">http://book.opensourceproject.org.cn/distrib/ubuntu/unleashed/</a>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('UbuntuUnleashed');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('UbuntuUnleashed');</script></a> <hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h1><FONT COLOR=GREEN>NEW NEWS</FONT></h1>
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<h2><a class="WikiLink" id="p-cc63b17f7a2642885aad2dcad385b7c262de00fd" href="/SnapFiles">SnapFiles</a>.com - new and updated freeware</h2>
<p><img src="http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9689/snapfileslogovz5.jpg" align="left" hspace="20"> Source - <a href="http://snapfiles.com/freeware">http://snapfiles.com/freeware</a><br clear="left">
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<p><script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://1o4.jp/google/module/slim-reader.xml&up_mtitle=Snapfiles%20Freeware&up_mfeed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snapfiles.com%2Ffeeds%2Fsf20fw.xml&up_contentsnum=9&up_titlelink=http%3A%2F%2Fgoogleblog.blogspot.com%2F&synd=open&w=320&h=170&title=__UP_mtitle__&border=http%3A%2F%2Fgmodules.com%2Fig%2Fimages%2F&output=js"></script>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('SnapFiles');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('SnapFiles');</script></a><hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>News from Sarah in Tampa</h2>
<p><img src="http://clifnotes.mybesthost.com/images/sarahintampalogo.jpg" align="left" hspace="20"> Source - <a href="http://sarahintampa.com">http://sarahintampa.com</a><br clear="left">
<p><script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://1o4.jp/google/module/slim-reader.xml&up_mtitle=Sarah%20In%20Tampa&up_mfeed=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FSarahintampa&up_contentsnum=9&up_titlelink=http%3A%2F%2Fgoogleblog.blogspot.com%2F&synd=open&w=320&h=170&title=__UP_mtitle__&border=http%3A%2F%2Fgmodules.com%2Fig%2Fimages%2F&output=js"></script>
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<p><img src=/f/pencilonpaper2.gif><a href="javascript:HaloScan('SarahInTampa');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('SarahInTampa');</script></a><hr align="left" class="wiki"/>
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<h2>Security news from Malware Advisor</h2>
<p><a href="http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/344/newspy252d298hz0.jpg"><img src="http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5296/tic60x605yjlm9.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a>blog by <a class="WikiLink" id="p-b9736f2e831d0eecc9cb6c551604885468823bfc" href="/TeMerc">TeMerc</a> Internet Countermeasures, <a href="http://temerc.blogspot.com/"><em>source</em></a><p>Infected? Go to <a href="http://temerc.com">http://temerc.com</a> for help<br clear="left">
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<p>Now you can chat with anyone visiting a website by using Gabbly. To see who's gabbing at this website, <a href="http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com/ChatPage">click here</a>.
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