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License: Freeware Version 1.0
For: Win 95/98/NT/2000 Size: 724 K
Program's Home Page Publisher: Google

"Google Pack is a free collection of essential software from Google and other companies. The software in the Google Pack helps you browse the web faster, remove spyware and viruses, organize your photos, and more. Learn more about each of the programs in the Google Pack. Google Pack software includes: Google Earth - 3D Earth browser, Picasa - Photo organizer, Google Pack Screensaver - Photo screensaver, Google Desktop - Desktop companion, Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer - Search toolbar "


License: Freeware Version 2.0.0.1
For: Win 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista Size: 5,700K
Publisher: Mozilla

"Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser that makes browsing more efficient than ever before. Firefox includes pop-up blocking; a tab-browsing; integrated Google searching; simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more effectively; a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online."


TrafficGauge for PC
License: Freeware Version 5.0.3
For: Win 2000/XP Size: 1,160K
Program's Home Page Publisher: TrafficGauge

"TrafficGauge for PC is a download that provides real-time traffic on your desktop with just one click. Pinpoint traffic jams and pick a quicker route to save time and stress. Traffic maps automatically update every four minutes. Convenient tool to check traffic before you head out the door."


Plangarden Vegetable Garden Design
License: Shareware ($20.00) Version 1.11
For: Win Me/NT/2000/XP Size: 1,750K
Program's Home Page Publisher: Plangarden

"Plangarden vegetable garden design software is the perfect gardening companion for assisting in planing and recording your garden. Easy to use software allows you to quickly create your garden space, and then drag and drop the vegetables that you want to plant on the map of your garden. The software also includes a harvest recorder and daily log for tracking your gardening progess. Must register at Web site to use software. "


Times Up
License: 7-Day Trial Version 3.0
For: Win 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista Size: 9,950K
Program's Home Page Publisher: AGTechSoft

"This simple tool is for parents who want to control the amount of time their children spend logged onto the computer. Manage each child's access separately and extend time as needed. Have the computer automatically kick the child off at a reasonable hour; it's hard to argue with the computer."


License: Freeware Version 2.2
For: Win XP/2000 Size: 4,570 K
Program's Home Page Publisher: Google

"Transfer, find, organize, edit, print, and share images, all with this easy-to-use product. Watch Picasa automatically organize all your pictures into elegant albums by date. Having all your photos in one place means no more time wasted searching for folders or files. The program works with JPEG, GIF, BMP, PSD, and movie files and is compatible with most digital cameras; it detects your USB driver and imports pictures into albums. Editing tools include cropping (standard or custom), removal of red-eye, and enhancing--even switching from color to black and white."


PC Countdown
License: 30-Day Trial Version 1.0
For: Win 98/NT/2000/XP Size: 3,800K
Program's Home Page Publisher: PC Underware

"PC Countdown is the fun way to count down to your next event. Use one of the many included Countdowns or create your own with your pictures and music! Add as little or as much as you like. Who knew waiting for an event could be this much fun? Great for birthdays, anniversary, holidays, wedding, or even the weekend."

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