In a message dated 12/23/2007 11:47:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Would it defy the premise of this group if I were to ask you what you think are the most useful applications in this inventory? I'm talking about freeware, of course. Well: You all need to realize that with 8000 programs I have certainly never had the time to try them all or evaluate them. These programs come to me on DVDs and CDs mostly from the Computer magazines that I read and are usually recommended by the mag. Since they come from different sources over time, there are probably many duplicated ones. Others are recommended from the groups and I usually tests those and if they have merit, I will save some. Now having said that I should add that I don't often find many that suit me any better than what comes with Windows or AOL. and I like to keep things simple. I have installation copies for most ISPs, have tried Firefox but (not as a criticism) it does not have the features I need, and I have added a few small programs I can't be without. To locate browsers, or partitioning tools I would need time to search my files. Virus programs are easier to find. I always recommend the Synchronizing tools, such as Synctoy, Goodsync, and Karen's. I have always used Brutus logoff. It shuts down or restarts XP or Vista from icons in the Quiklaunch. Close All closes all the running Apps on the desktop so one can start fresh. Move on Boot is excellent. I've never noticed any differences following a Registry cleaner. I have not found any Backup tools any better than Window's except Imaging tools and there I use Norton or Accronis. Programs that "Organize" something are more difficult to use than Windows and take more time. After trying a few "searches" I do as good with windows. Malware, I'm already well protected. Many free programs are either not free or won't do the fixes without a payment. All the programs can be downloaded offline and locating them is just a matter of typing their name in one's browser. That's about as close as I can get without a specific request. Emile **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
