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X Codec Pack 2.1.6Recode Media

X Codec Pack. Not just another codec pack.Just the most used (popular) codecs are included (see below). If you are looking for a big pack with lots of codecs, filters, tools, this is the wrong place. Lots of codecs can mess up your Windows.

Platform: Windows Vista,  Windows2000,  Windows2003,  WinNT 4.xAudio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 7.4 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://xcodecpack.net/cgi-bin/download.pl?file=xcodecpackv2.zip
Avi Codec Pack + 2.8Streamin Media Technologies

The AVI Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and filters. Codecs are needed for encoding (and decoding) audio and video.

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 0Released: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://download.avicodecpack.com/AVICodecPackPlus2.exe
ALShow v.5beta 1ESTsoft Corp.

The ALShow Codecs Included Movie Player lets your watch all your videos, movies, and DVDs without searching for video codecs or audio codecs.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 5.6 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.altools.net/Portals/0/ALShow.exe
CodecInstaller 2.6.1JockerSoft

Detects which Audio and Video codecs are installed on your system and suggest you to install the most popular ones.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 413.0 KBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://jockersoft.toolshape.com/downloads/setup_CodecInstaller.exe
Sudoku A 08.13Fun chess

Use our site to improve your game. For the best

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win 3.1x,  Win95Audio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 13.0 KBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.fun4child.com/checkers/sudoku_00.zip
Keywords: A Chess Sudoku Online Game, Sudoku Rules, Sudoku Is Played Over A 9x9 Grid, Divided To 3x3 Sub Grids Called Regions
Free Virtual Keyboard 1.0Comfort Software Group

Free Virtual Keyboard is software that simulates the hardware keyboard on the computer screen and adds some elegant features. You can change size and transparency of virtual keyboard with one click at any time.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEDesktop- Other
License: FreewareSize: 442.0 KBReleased: 31 May, 2009
Download: http://freevirtualkeyboard.com/FreeVK.exe
Keywords: Virtual, Keyboard, Portable
Virtual Drive Creator??? v2.0.2J. A. Associates

Create Virtual Drives from long paths, it's easy! Type the full path or (even easier) browse to the path via the Drive and Folder Lists.

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Platform: WindowsSystem Utilities- File & Disk Management
License: FreewareSize: 1.8 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.j-a-associates.com/DnLoads/vdc.zip
Polestar Virtual Printer 1.0Polestar Software

Polestar Virtual Printer is a combination of virtual PDF printer and virtual image printer, which enables you to convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, AutoCAD, Photoshop and much more document types into PDF, TIFF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP,or EMF with hig

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  WinXPSystem Utilities- Printer
License: FreewareSize: 2.5 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.polestarsoft.com/download/VirtualPrinter.exe
GSpot 2.60 RC1 Build 20061119Steve G

GSpot identifies all the codecs in a video file - identifies which video codec and audio compression method is used on .avi files, whether the matching codec is installed, and more.

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Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Rippers & Converters
License: FreewareSize: 37.9 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/GSpot260RC1.zip
Free Codec Search 1.0.0codecs.dltube.net

Easy to find your audio, video codecs, codec packs and tools. This codec toolbar allows you to search dltube's codec database from within the internet explorer.

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Platform: WinME,  WinNT 3.x,  WinNT 4.x,  WinXPNetwork & Internet- Browsers
License: FreewareSize: 870.4 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://codecs.dltube.net/codecs100.exe
GSpot 2.70a Build 20070222 Final Steve G

GSpot identifies all the codecs in a video file - identifies which video codec and audio compression method is used on .avi files, whether the matching codec is installed, and more.

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Rippers & Converters
License: FreewareSize: 39.2 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/GSpot270a.zip
CyPet 2.02Axe Software

Free virtual pet game. Look after, feed and play games with your own virtual pet. Vaccinate him to stop him getting ill, discipline him when he's naughty, and clean him out when he gets dirty. Play peek-a-boo or hide and seek when he gets bored.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Win95,  Win98,  WinMEAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 1.1 MBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.axeuk.com/cypet201.exe
Keywords: Virtual Pet, Tamagotchi, Tamogotchi, Tamagochi
Windows 7 Codec Pack 2.0.0Windows 7 Codec Pack

The Windows 7 Codec Pack is a simple to install package of codecs/filters/splitters used for playing back music and movie files. After installation you will be able to play 99.9% of files on the internet.

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Platform: Windows Vista Business,  Windows Vista Business x64,  Windows Vista Enterprise,  Windows Vista Enterprise x64Audio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 14.4 MBReleased: 22 August, 2009
Download: http://windows7codecs.com/files/windows.7.codec.pack.v2.0.0.setup.exe
Keywords: Windows 7 Codecs, Codec Pack, X264, Divx
Virtual Drive Creator 2.1.4J. A. Associates

Create Virtual Drives from long paths, it's easy! Type the full path or browse to the path via the Drive and Folder Lists.

Platform: Windows2000,  Win95,  Win98,  WinMESystem Utilities- File & Disk Management
License: FreewareSize: 399.0 KBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.j-a-associates.com/DnLoads/vdc.zip
Player CEREMU SUITE 4.6CEREMU

NEW CODECS DETECTOR. The Player Ceremu Suite is a sound player for WAV, AIF, AU, and MP3 audiofiles. It is also a movie player. Play DivX, AVI, MPEG1 and MPEG2, VOB, WMV, and DVD.

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Platform: Win95,  Win98,  WinME,  WinNT 3.xAudio & Multimedia- CD Players
License: FreewareSize: 12.4 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: ftp://ftp2.ceremu.com/ceremu/us/ceremu_suite.exe
Virtual Desktop Toolbox 2.80.0R2d2 Software

Virtual Desktop Toolbox enlarges your monitor by dynamically creating multiple non virtual (standalone) or virtual (shareable) desktops.

Platform: Windows Vista,  Windows2000,  Windows2003,  WinNT 4.xSystem Utilities- Shell Tools
License: FreewareSize: 12.3 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.R2d2-Software.com/VDT/VDTSetup.EXE
Virtual Browser 1.0V-BROWSER.COM

Virtual Browser allows users to securely browse the Internet using Mozilla Firefox. Run the Virtual Browser to protect against adware, spyware and other malware while browsing the Internet with Firefox in a virtual machine.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Business,  Windows Vista Business x64Network & Internet- Browsers
License: FreewareSize: 181.3 MBReleased: 14 October, 2009
Download: http://www.v-browser.com/virtualbrowser.exe
Keywords: Virtual Browser, Mozilla Firefox, Virtual Machine, Tcp Ip Monitor
K-Lite Codec Pack v3.1.5K-Lite Codec Pack

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and DirectShow filters. Those components are needed for encoding and decoding various audio and video formats. This Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files.

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Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 14.3 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://nixbit.com/klite/klcodec315f.exe
Dziobas Rar Player 0.008.9Rar Player

Play all files without codecs. Play rar files without extracting. Play AVI,. MPGE, RMVB, OGG, MP3, RAR, MKV/MKA and some not popular formats. Automatic download subtitles form opensubtitles.org using hash.

Platform: WinNT 4.x,  Windows Vista Home Basic,  Windows Vista Home Premium,  Windows Vista StarterAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 5.4 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://ds6.ovh.org/test/d8.php?dziobas-rar-player.exe
ALShow Free Media Player 1.62ESTsoft Corp

Free media player plays DVD, VOB, IFO, AVI, MPG FLV, MP4, MOV and many more movie file formats. Youtube video downloaders can even play FLV files with an automatic FLV codec update through the ALShow Codec Center. Take movie clips from media files.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 5.5 MBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.altools.net/Portals/0/ALShow.exe
Keywords: Free Media Player, Dvd Player, Flv Player, Subtitles
Sudoku rule G v011Onlie Logic games

Play chess on-line at BlackDog.Virtual Chess 64, Reviews and listings available on eBay Reviews and Guides.Play real online chess. E-mail Chess and Webchess. The best BeholderBoard Virtual Chess set on the web.

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Platform: WindowsGames & Entertainment- Puzzle & Word Games
License: FreewareSize: 13.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.fun4child.com/checkers/sudoku_rule01.zip
AVI2ISO 2.09.00AVI2ISO

NTSC to PAL and PAL to NTSC conversion. It also supports standalone encoders like CinemaCraft Encoder SP AVI2ISO will support Direct Conversion of other formats. Here are some key features of "AVI2ISO": · It keeps Dolby 5.

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Rippers & Converters
License: FreewareSize: 38.0 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://avi2iso.planetaclix.pt/avi2iso.rar
Quack Player 2.0.0.1Pephi

Quack Player is a media player that can play a wide range of file types without installing any codecs because of its internal codec library. This means that you won't need to have many codecs installed onto your computer to play your media files.

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- CD Players
License: FreewareSize: 6.0 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://mesh.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/quackplayer/quack_setup.msi
Alagus Print Port Manager 2.0Alagus Software

Alagus Print Port Manager is an interface for managing Alagus Virtual Printers. Using Alagus Print Port Manager you can add, set and delete Alagus Virtual Printers, as well as configure and use their special features.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMESystem Utilities- Printer
License: FreewareSize: 768.0 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.alagus.com/download/appm2.zip
Visual Subst 1.0.6NTWind Software

Visual Subst is a small tool that allows you to associate the most accessed directories with virtual drives. It uses an API similar to the console 'subst' utility, but makes it easier to create and remove virtual drives in a GUI way.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Home Basic,  Windows Vista StarterSystem Utilities- File & Disk Management
License: FreewareSize: 10.8 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.ntwind.com/download/VSubst_1.0.6.exe
The Virtual Multimedia TV Living-Room v1.152MillionDollarTV

The virtual multimedia 2MillionDollarTV living-room brings you newsticker, news, photo and product galleries, TV and Video on demand, streaming radio and more..

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Platform: WindowsGraphic Apps- Viewers
License: FreewareSize: 2.0 GBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.2milliondollartv.com/fcount/click.php?id=5
VideoInspector 1.12.0.112The Katarn Corp

VideoInspector is a useful application tools created to offer you as much information as possible about your video files. With VideoInspector you'll know why your video files has no sound or refuses to play correctly.

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 3.0 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: ftp://ftp2.kcsoftwares.com/kcsoftwa/files/videoinspector.exe
Change Reporter for VMware Infrastructure 3 1.0.032Change Reporter for VMware Infrastructure 3

Change auditing is an important process of controlling the management of your virtual environment.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Home Basic,  Windows Vista StarterNetwork & Internet- Network Monitoring
License: FreewareSize: 3.2 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.netwrix.com/requestd.html?product=crvm
SplitCamVideo Virtual Driver 3.05SplitCamVideo Virtual Driver

SplitCamVideo Virtual Driver SplitCamera Multiply Video Conference is a freeware virtual video clone and video capture driver for connecting several applications to a single video capture source.

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Platform: Win98,  WinXPAudio & Multimedia- Multimedia Creation Tools
License: FreewareSize: 3.0 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.splitcamera.com/setup.exe
Codec Pack (Standard) v6.0.5Cole2k Media

The Cole2k Media standard codec package features a collection of codecs and filters for encoding/decoding a large variety of video/audio formats.Components include:ffdshow Video Codec 20051129.On2 Technologies VP7 Video (Decoder) Codec 7.0.8.

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Platform: WindowsGraphic Apps- Viewers
License: FreewareSize: 2.0 GBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.cole2k.net/?download=CP-S&ext=.exe
KNOCKS Virtual Desktops v1.0KNOCKS Solutions

KNOCKS Virtual Desktops gives you multiple Virtual desktops on your Monitor. It creates and manages Virtual Desktops and enables you to work far more efficiently and comfortably with many simultaneously opened windows on Windows OS.. knocks.

Platform: WindowsDesktop- Themes & Wallpaper
License: FreewareSize: 386.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.knocks-solutions.com/Installs/VirtualDesktopsSetup.zip
Codec Pack - Standard 6.0.7Cole2k Media

The Cole2k Media standard codec package features a collection of codecs and filters for encoding/decoding

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 8.3 MBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.cole2k.net/files/Cole2k.Media.-.Codec.Pack.-Standard-.Setup.exe
Keywords: Audio, Video, Codecs, Codec
SpaceTheremin 1Zeta Centauri, Inc.

SpaceTheremin is a virtual mouse-controlled theremin.

Platform: WinXPAudio & Multimedia
License: FreewareSize: 5.0 MBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.zetacentauri.com/software/SpaceTheremin1Setup.exe
Virtual Cop 1.00Get Free Flash Games

Virtual Cop: Defeat the robbers and get the money back.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEHome & Hobby- Recreation
License: FreewareSize: 3.1 MBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.getfreeflashgames.com/downloads/virtualcop.exe
Keywords: Virtual Cop Game, Adventure Game, Free Game, Flash Games
Returnil Virtual System Personal Edition 2.0Returnil

The Returnil Virtual System Personal Edition provides an altogether different and highly complimentary level of defense.

Platform: Windows,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Home Basic,  Windows Vista Home PremiumSecurity & Privacy- Anti-Virus Tools
License: FreewareSize: 2.1 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.returnilvirtualsystem.com/download/RVS_2008_free.exe
AVIcodec 1.2 Build 113 Beta Philippe Duby

AVIcodec will show you detailed info about multiple movies, particularly the video & audio codecs, if they are supported by the system (usign VFW or Directshow), and where to download them if not installed.

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Rippers & Converters
License: FreewareSize: 573.4 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://avicodec.duby.info/ftp/AVIcodec_1.2_b113.exe
iFLyDisk Demo v1.5iFLyDisk Demo

A network based virtual disk system, iFlyDisk used a server by using it's disk or disk image file as a data source.

Platform: WindowsServers- Other Server Applications
License: FreewareSize: 183.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.kernsafe.com/download/iFlyDiskDemo.rar
Pazera Free MOV to AVI C 1.1Jacek Pazera

Pazera Free MOV to AVI Converter is the freeware application which converts QuickTime videos (MOV, QT) into AVI or MPG (MPEG-1, MPEG-2).

Platform: Windows 98,  WindowsXP,  Windows2000Audio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 4.9 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.pazera-software.com
Media Player Codec Pack 2.2.0MPCP

The Media Player Codec Pack is a simple to install package of codecs/filters/splitters used for playing back music and movie files. After installation you will be able to play 99.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Starter,  WinXPAudio & Multimedia- Video Tools
License: FreewareSize: 17.6 MBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://mediaplayercodecpack.com/files/Media.Player.Codec.Pack.V2.2.0.-.32Bit.Setup.exe
BladeBox Iron Edition 1.1Liveye, SDC

BladeBox creates virtual encrypted volumes, which are AES-ENCRYPTED files which can be mounted as if they were disk drives.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  WinNT 4.x,  WinXPSecurity & Privacy- Encryption Tools
License: FreewareSize: 2.2 MBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.liveye.net/index.html?404;http://www.liveye.net:80/download/bladebox_setup.exe
QuickTime DirectShow Filter for WMP v1.0.15River Past Corporation

River Past QuickTime DirectShow Filter for WMP let you play QuickTime, MPEG-4(MP4, M4V), DV and 3G (3gp and 3g2) video, MPEG-4(M4A) and AMR audio, animated GIF and FLC animations in Windows Media Player.

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Platform: Windows,  Windows 98,  Windows Millenium,  WindowsXPGraphic Apps- Viewers
License: FreewareSize: 1.5 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://download.riverpast.com/download/quicktime_wmp_filter.exe
NetWrix Change Reporting and Auditing for System Center Virtual Machine Manager 1.0.02NetWrix Change Reporting and Auditing for System Center Virtual Machine Manager

The change auditing and reporting is a critical management process to prevent erroneous and unauthorized changes of System Microsoft Center Virtual Machine Manager configuration.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Home Basic,  Windows Vista StarterNetwork & Internet- Network Monitoring
License: FreewareSize: 3.1 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.netwrix.com/requestd.html?product=crvmm
Simpsons: The Virtual Bart 1.0GameFabrique

The game based on the t.v show, The Simpsons. You take on the persona of comical Bart Simpson, who is on his way through the school science fair when he comes upon a virtual reality exhibit.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win95,  Win98Games & Entertainment- Arcade
License: FreewareSize: 1.9 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.gamefabrique.com/genesis/virtual_bart.exe
GET Control 1.1.0.21Martin Software

All-in-one: virtual desktops, virtual clipboards, hotkeys manager, startup manager, split and merge files, pickup color, minimize application to traybar, search files and directories, check mails with preview, kill process, notes on desktop, virtual

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMESystem Utilities- System Maintenance
License: FreewareSize: 1.8 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.martinsoftware.net/download.php?gcsetup.exe
TotalMounter 1.33KernSafe Technologies

KernSafe TotalMounter is an advanced and powerful virtual CD/DVD-ROM/RW/RAM emulator, and it is full-featured free software for windows.

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Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Business,  Windows Vista EnterpriseSystem Utilities- File & Disk Management
License: FreewareSize: 579.4 KBReleased: 26 June, 2009
Download: http://www.kernsafe.com/download/TotalMounter1.33.exe
Keywords: Network Disk, Virtualized Disk, Disk Mapping, Virtual Write Technology
virtual Cloudy and Rainy v1.0Dr sajeev Bhaskar

gives a virtual feeling of a cloudy and rainy day,with realistic sounds of thunder and wind.This is a free virtual screensaver for you to enjoy from sajeevarts.similar screensavers can be had from request to sajeelal@coolgoose.

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 758.0 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.sajeevarts.freeservers.com
Sudoku B v1Sudoku B

Also includes game info, movies, screenshots, news, articles, and forum. Virtual Chess Academy Reviews, Cheats, Previews, Screenshots, News and more on AOL Games.

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Platform: WindowsGames & Entertainment- Puzzle & Word Games
License: FreewareSize: 13.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.fun4child.com/checkers/sudoku_03.zip
SD Virtual World 1.0Spriteworks Developments

SD Virtual World provides an immersive and interactive 3D experience where you can chat with other people in 3D cyberspace, walk around using a variety of realistic avatars, send and receive telegrams, shop, explore many different places (both above

Platform: Windows,  Win95Communications- Chat & Instant Messaging
License: FreewareSize: 2.4 MBReleased: 25 July, 2008
Download: http://www.activeworlds.com/3dhomepage/goto.php?SD
3D Rad 6.183DRad.com

Create interactive 3d worlds by visually placing objects in virtual space. Make realistic virtual vehicles by visually combining bodies, joints and wheels with working suspensions. Compile and sell your projects royalty free.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEDevelopment
License: FreewareSize: 18.2 MBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.3drad.com/3DRadMain_fr9t6ww5/3DRadMain_618.exe
Free Virtual Serial Ports Emulator 0.73Eterlogic Software

VSPE is intended to help software engineers and developers to create/debug/test applications that use serial ports. It is able to create various virtual devices to transmit/receive data.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Home Premium,  WinXPSystem Utilities
License: FreewareSize: 1.1 MBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.eterlogic.com/downloads/SetupVSPE.zip


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