Internet Stuff for Windows

Here's a small collection of software that you'll find useful in your travels across the Info SuperHighway. VCNet makes no guarantees about the software so use it with caution. VCNet cannot be held responsible for directions on how to use the software (though you can always ask). A more up to date list of cool software can be found at WinFiles.com.

Note that lots of this software is shareware. PLEASE PLEASE pay the shareware fees if you continue to use the software.

Highly RecommendedOther Windows Software
  • Eudora Good email program. Free if you can stand the ads.
  • Netscape: Version 4.61 -- THE browser
  • MSIE: Microsoft's Internet Explorer
  • ICQ: Contact and chat with your friend easily over the net. Also allows file exchange.
  • WinZip: An outstanding zip utility
  • WS FTP: 32-bit WS_FTP ftp client
  • BlackICE Defender: An outstanding personal firewall to protect your 'puter from the bad guys.
  • Dialpad: Not a program really, but a web site that allows you place calls over the net.
  • CRT: A superb Telnet and SSH application.
  • MIRC The most widely used chat (IRC) client
  • Pegasus: A feature-rich email program
  • The Bat: Yet another feature-rich email program.
  • Pegasus: Yet another feature-rich email program.
  • Free Agent: A very popular newsreader

  • If this wan't good enough for you, try ShareWare.com. They've got links into all the major archives and you should be able to find whatever you're looking for -- if it exists!