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    Bryan Canter

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  1. Review - ICEOWS

    4.20b (Jun 21, 2006)

    I agree with all of Raiko's comments and would only add that this program is so good that you simply forget about it; it is very unobtrusive in its operation.

  2. Review - Xplorer²

    1.6.0.0 (Jun 21, 2006)

    xplorer² offers many advantages over Windows Explorer. I like two pane file managers and have also used Servant Salamander and Gyula's Windows Navigator. I am using the Lite version but the author is still very generous with the features provided. A comparison table on the home site shows the two current versions (Lite & Pro) against the earlier 2Xexplorer and MS Explorer. I find that the program is intuitive in use which is an advantage if you don't like reading help files. It is an impressively compact piece of software which may be an attractive feature if your PC has limited resources. If you are trying out two pane explorers then xplorer² should be on your list. Please note that my rating is based on the Lite version.

  3. Comment - No Fix for Critical Windows 98, Me Flaw

    1.6.0.0 (Jun 21, 2006 - 5:05 PM)

    For those who want to keep their W98 OS running as long as possible may I suggest the following actions. 1. Service Pack, yes I know MS never provided one but Alper Koskun in Germany has done the work on this and should be thanked by us all for his efforts. If you visit Exuberant Software you will be able to download a collection of all relevant updates. 2. IE integration. Many people believe that W98 is more stable than the browser permits. That is to say that any problem with IE pulls the whole system down. A program called IEradicator (from litePC) allows you to break the browser/OS integration. If that sounds too exciting then try using an alternative browser. Of course the usual caveats apply... back up everything, install a firewall and keep your virus checker upto date.
    Critics of XP should remember that it does have the stable "NT" core which also provided the heart of W2000, regarded by many as the finest of MS's operating systems.
    My comments were intended to be general but are probably more for 'access2000wiz' who started this thread.