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Software Download Sites
Family Origins Software is no longer being supported by Genealogy.com. A new genealogy program, RootsMagic, created and distributed by the original writers of Family Origins is now available at
RootsMagic Genealogy Software.
The program "End it All" is now available in version 2. This program is useful for a number of purposes where you need to shut down all running programs.
Download Enditall
To get Winzip to unzip downloaded files, go to: http://www.winzip.com/. This program is shareware.
There is a wonderful, free, easy to use program to work with graphics called Irfan Viewer available at: http://www.irfanview.com/
A program necessary for reading ".pdf" files, called "Acrobat Reader" can be downloaded free at http://www.adobe.com/acrobat/
A nice, free program called "Download DAP" to help you download easier, and faster is available at: http://www.speedbit.com/
Clean up those messy e-mail forwards. Remove those ">" symbols and other formatting messes. Download the free program at: Email Stripper . It is easy to use and works beautifully.
You can download a free virus checking program at:
AVG Anti-virus - Free Download Page
Get rid of that spyware with SpyBot-S&D 1.2 . This is freeware. Donations accepted.
Get rid of Adware with Lavasoft Ad Aware. This is freeware. You can purchase a more powerful version.
Here is another source for finding and downloading freeware and shareware. Just click on C/Net Software Download.
Here is a wonderful Source of Free Software - TUCOWS
Computer Information Sites
Learn the meanings of terms used in computing with Jay's Computer Glossary. (Print glossary in Landscape rather than Portrait) - Sideways
Microsoft has a web page that helps you set up privacy and security with firewalls, computer updates, and virus protection: Protect Your PC. Incidentally, Windows XP has a built-in firewall. This page tells you how to turn it on.
Get help with Microsoft Products including Windows at Microsoft's Knowledge Base.
Find many links to computer education on Netscape guide to Computer Learning.
You can find excellent reviews, articles, and software downloads at ZDNet's Home Page.
One of the most readable magazines is Smart Computing. They also have this wonderful web site. Click on
Smart Computing Web Site.
Educational Information Sites
GED - Adult Education Program
Find information on GED tests, online GED courses, high school diploma online, GED official practice tests and GED books for GED tests at PassGED.com.
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