Before you start, you will probably need these two programs:

Winzip Compress and extract files that are in .zip format

	Browsers
	Internet Explorer 5.5 Get the latest version of the world's leading web browser
	Netscape Communicator 4.7 A popular alternative to Internet Explorer
	Macromedia Flash 5 and Shockwave Essential and excellent plug-in for your browser
	Mozilla Foundation Mozilla Firefox Web Browser ("skins")
	Audio and Video
	Real Player Watch video clips and hear audio files over the internet
	Media Player Play MP3's with this stylish program that includes a variety of special effects
	Quicktime View a number of video formats, including .mov format
	Winamp Listen to wav files and mp3's
	Chat Programs
	ICQ Communicate with friends around the world with this popular chat program
	MSN Messenger Chat with your friends and make free long distance phone calls through the net
	AOL Instant Messenger Add friends to your Buddy List and chat away
	Yahoo Messenger Join chat rooms, talk with friends, and send files
	Webpage Utilities
	Frontpage Express Design your own webpages with this easy HTML editor
	FTP Explorer Upload your webpage files and graphics to your site
	Other
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