Browsers

Netscape Navigator - Windows, Macintosh

Internet Explorer - Windows, Macintosh

Compression

When you download software, it is often zipped (.zip) or stuffed (.sit). In order to use the software you must unzip or unstuff the file. These programs will allow you to perform that operation.

Stuffit Expander - Windows, Macintosh

PKZip - Windows

WinZip - Windows

E-mail

Eudora Lite - Windows, Macintosh

Eudora lite is free and is a program that runs from your hard drive.

FTP

In order to transfer files from your hard drive to the Web, you need an ftp (file transfer protocol) program. This is used primarily by individuals who have their own Website.

Anarchie - Macintosh

Fetch -Macintosh

WS_FTP

Teleconferencing

CUSeeMe - Windows, Macintosh

Microsoft NetMeeting - Windows

Timbuktu Pro - Macintosh

Telnet

Although telnet is not frequently used, it still has a purpose. Telnet is used to connect to personal directories located on an ISP or databases from libraries.

NCSA Telnet - Windows or Macintosh