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In Utilities:
ESftp 4.1
In Home & Desktop:
CursorXP 1.2
In Audio:
Acoustica CD Label Maker 1.13
DJ 2000 1.6
In Internet:
ICQ 2002a Build #3728
In Multimedia:
AI Picture Utility 6.2.1
PhotoJam 3.0
In Web Authoring:
Webserver Stress Tool 5.32
In Games:
David's Backgammon 4.6.1
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ZoneAlarm Pro 3.0Â 2.
Norton AntiVirus 2002Â 3.
AdSubtract Pro 2.5Â 4.
Microsoft Windows XP - ProfessionalÂ 5.
Nero Burning ROM 5.5Â 6.
Reason 2.0Â 7.
Microsoft Windows XP - Home EditionÂ 8.
QuickBooks Pro 2002 Â 9.
Adobe Photoshop 7.010.
WinZip 8.1
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July 9, 2002
Browse or bustThrough daily use I've found that Mozilla and Opera Web browsers beat Internet Explorer because of two features: tabbed windows and built-in pop-up killers. But occasionally I hit a site that has features that don't work or has a messed up layout, so I have to launch IE to view it correctly. In the last couple of years, Web builders have used proprietary code from Microsoft in their sites, which Mozilla and Opera don't support.I used to cover Web building, so I have plenty of insight into the problem. Using current, standard HTML and JavaScript, Web builders can make a Web site do almost anything that you could with Microsoft's proprietary code. The only things they can't do are goofy enhancements such as changing the browser scroll bar colors. To solve this compatibility problem, either Web builders have to take proprietary tags out of their sites or users have to use IE to view them. You can also enhance IE with utilities such as Secure IE to get the kinds of features offered by Mozilla and Opera, giving you the best of both worlds.Who do you think should be solving problems of Web site incompatibility: Web builders, users, or browser manufacturers? Let me know at edit@download.com.Wayne Cunningham
Features Editor, CNET Download.com
Is your ISP safe from hack attacks?
Surely, the folks who run your ISP have thought long and
    hard about security issues, but should you count on them to
    ward off intruders? Not wise, says our ISP expert. In this
    week's column, Dan Tynan takes security matters into his own
    hands and shows you how to protect yourself.
Two apps that bring the iPod to the PC
That's right, Windows users. If you've been drooling over
    Apple's lovely little MP3 player, you're in luck. Not one
    but two software apps bring iPod compatibility to your
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As KaZaA continues to maintain its stranglehold on
    No.1, BearShare continues its climb up the list to No. 6 .
 Most Popular TitlesWeek ending July 9 Last  Week 
 Weeks  on Chart 
 Downloads  This
                   Week 1.KaZaA
Media Desktop1
10
1,839,092
2.Morpheus2
62
742,235
3.ICQ
2002a3
250
445,174
4.WinZip4
299
362,230
5.iMesh5
115
305,699
6.BearShare7
73
214,030
7.Ad-aware6
43
140,849
8.Download Accelerator8
134
136,510
9.Qtraxmax18
3
134,426
10.CNET CatchUp12
114
82,420
           Here are some of the
fastest-rising downloads on our Most Popular list.
           
 
Top Movers
The Rundown 1.
Nero Burning ROMThis CD recording software is one of
       the top sellers at Shopper.com and clearly it's also
       popular at Downloads as it moves up 5 spots to No. 23.2.
DocCommanderEnhancing the Open and Save pop-ups in
       Windows seems to be on users' wish lists as this utility
       moves up 7 spots to No. 29.
       3.
SWiSHAdding Flash animations to your Web site is always
       a good eye-catcher, so it's no surprise that this app has
       started to rise, moving up 7 spots to No. 31.4.
Grand Theft Auto 2The latest update for this game spurs
       even more interest in an already wildly popular series,
       moving up 9 spots to No. 33.5.
IncrediMail XeThis customizable e-mailer continues to
       be popular with its personal look and makes a showing
       on the list at No. 40.           Want more? See our Top 50
downloads.
           In Audio
Quintessential Player 3.4
        License: FreeFile size:
      2.48MBMinimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
      Tailor your PC music experience with this skinnable audio
    player that offers a vast array of plug-ins. Use the basic
    player in the background while you work on other apps, or
    perform a variety of operations from CD burning to playlist
    organizing or even processing with DSP effects.Want to review Quintessential Player? Submit your opinion here.
In Utilities
RAM Idle Professional 2.0
 License: Free to try; $19.95 to buyFile size:
1.18MBMinimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Does your computer suffer from long lag times when you open
    programs or load Web pages, choppy multimedia
    playback, crashes, or other symptoms of memory loss? Recover
    system memory and optimize your cache with this cure
    for computer amnesia.      Want to review RAM Idle Professional? Submit your opinion here.
In Home & Desktop
Enterprise Theme 2.0
FreeFile size:
1.71MBMinimum requirements: Windows 98"Star Trek" fans have another reason to wear pointy ears and
    learn Klingon. The latest iteration of the "Star Trek"
    franchise takes us back to the origins of Federation space
    exploration, in a time before Kirk or Picard. Now you can
    teleport your desktop there as well with this theme
    featuring sounds, icons, wallpapers, and more from the
    newest "Star Trek" show, "Enterprise."      Want to review Enterprise Theme? Submit your opinion here.
In Games
Magic: The Gathering Online 1.0
FreeFile size:
309MBThe popular trading card game has gone online. Featuring
    hundreds of cards and an Internet full of opponents, plus
    tournaments and leagues, the action can continue
    indefinitely. And future expansion packs ensure that the
    level of gameplay stays fresh.      Want to review Magic: The Gathering? Submit your opinion here.
In Web Authoring
CoffeeCup HTML Editor 9.3
Free to try; $49 to buyFile size:
6.81MBMinimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XPBrew up a Web site that will have your users asking for a
    second cup with this full-featured, easy-to-use HTML editor.
    This program comes packed with prebuilt graphics, icons,
    photos, and JavaScript templates. You'll also find a frame
    designer, a table designer, a font designer, a built-in FTP
    client, and multipage support. Version 9.3 includes
    additional JavaScript templates, a built-in Flash text
    wizard, and right-click FTP functionality.      Want to review CoffeeCup HTML Editor? Submit your opinion here.Last week I asked whether Audiogalaxy could survive only offering non-infringing files. Here are a few of your answers:
"Doomed. Completely, absolutely, utterly!"
Just about everyone agreed that Audiogalaxy is as dead as Napster."Each time a file-sharing service is canceled, a bunch of new ones appear."
But some people always find a silver lining."I might use a file-sharing service for a lot of things, particularly drivers, fixes, and patches."
A P2P network offering drivers seems like a great idea to me."I was an occasional Audiogalaxy participant (birthday CD burned to include songs that were hits the year you were born). Now I'll just opt for a birthday card and a bottle of wine."
I included this comment because I really like the birthday idea."It seems once again rather than release a file download site for music, at a fee per download, the music companies spend money on trying to stop download sites like Audiogalaxy."
With its popularity, file swapping should be an amazing opportunity for record companies, but they must not be smart enough to figure out how to make it work.
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