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This version of the Diigo Firefox toolbar includes the following improvements:

* Simultaneous bookmarking to other services is made more robust, and no longer requires repeatedly log-in at the other services (Note: Shadows and Rawsugar may still have some problem) Also, just added ma.gnolia and Connotea.
* You now have the option to set up a permanent local cache for your annotation data - giving you enhanced data safety and privacy, and faster display for highlights and sticky notes (especially if your Internet connection is slow). However, you are advised to choose the local cache option only for your primary PC and primary Diigo account.
* The colors of the highlights are improved (please play with all three options in the toolbar)
* Highlights are no longer made into hyperlinks so that you can now highlight any hyperlinked text. The floating menu over highlight is no longer optional.
* The sticky note window can now be resized and moved around. (great for an expanded view when the disccussions are lengthy.)
* Sticky notes can now be edited in the sticky note window (click “Edit” next to your username)

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It has the longest officially recognised place name in the United Kingdom and one of the longest in the world, being 58 letters in length.

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NGNeer| Freeware Alternatives


CDBurnerXP Pro 3

When it comes to general purpose CD and DVD burning, CDBurnerXP Pro 3 is
prime choice. Despite its threatening name, CDBurnerXP Pro 3 offers advanced
capabilities and a dreamy interface, while avoiding the bloat that is so common
in similiar applications (you know who you are).

CDBurnerXP Pro's features include direct disc copying, creating and burning
ISO images, ripping audio CDs, burning audio CDs and creating bootable discs.
A more complete list of features can be found on the pages linked to below.

Latest Version: 3.5.101.6
File Size: 4.39Mb
Installed: ~14Mb
Links:

* CDBurnerXP Pro Home Page
* CDBurnerXP Pro Features List


PSPad

Nothing can transcend the simplicity of Notepad. But for advanced text editing,
PSPad comes close. With PSPad, you can work on multiple files simultaneously,
utilize syntax highlighting for many a programming language, specify an eexternal
compiler, record macros, compare text files, run a spell checker and perform
advanced search and replace (for all files in a directory, for instance).

I also use it for its hex editing functionality and its ability to manipulate HTML
pages - TiDying them up, compressing them, and safely picking their colors.
The program is loaded with many more useful features, but manages to
maintain an easy to use interface. A more complete list of features can
be found on the pages linked to below.

Latest Version: 4.5.0 (2183)
File Size: 3.03Mb
Installed: ~8.5Mb
Links:

* PSPad Home Page
* PSPad Features List


Tera Term Pro

For simple serial port communications, it is possible to make do with the
application that is bundled with Windows (HyperTerminal). However, Tera
Term Pro not only offers a nicer GUI and telnet capability, but also posseses
a powerful scripting language that enables intricate automation.

Tera Term Pro Web is an independent revision to the original programm. It
adds the ability to connect with SSH, and the ability to monitor and control
the Telnet, SSH and serial connections remotely, via a web interface!

Latest Version: 3.1.3
File Size: 949Kb
Installed: ~1.9Mb
Links:

* Tera Term Home Page
* Tera Term Pro Web


Nvu

Nvu offers a professional interface for WYSIWYG web design, similar to that of
Microsoft's Frontpage. Nvu addresses the basics of web design and does so well.
It also supports CSS and allows for automated publishing. All in all, Nvu is a, good,
free solution to help create web pages without worrying about their code.

There *are* some complimentary features that are missing. Namely, these are
report generation, integrated todo lists and site navigation overview. These can
be performed by other freeware applications. Still, you certainly get your money's
worth :-) on this open source cutie.

Latest Version: 1.0
File Size: 6.57Mb
Installed: ~21Mb
Links:

* Nvu Home Page


Miranda Instant Messenger


"Miranda IM is a multi protocol instant messenger client for Windows."
Miranda IM is very lightweight, flexible and extendable. It is *the* answer for
those who simply want universal text messaging without having to endure the
nefarious installations of ICQ, AIM, MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger.
It can even fit onto a floppy.

The drawback to this approach is that while a certain messaging network's
client always remains up to date, an integrated client such as Miranda is one
step behind. This means that certain advanced features, such as voice chat,
are often unavailable.

An upside to its design, however, is that Miranda IM is highly extendable.
This means that you can use the same comfortable interface with many
other protocols, such as Battle.net chat, NET SEND, and Jabber.

Latest Version: 0.4.0.3
File Size: 993Kb
Installed: ~4.2Mb
Links:

* Miranda IM Home Page
* meebo
* Trillian


The GIMP

The GNU Image Manipulation Program is the only professional open source
image editor that I am aware of, and it is a very good one at that. I am not an
expert in computer graphics - I just use it for photo touch ups and website
graphics.

Latest Version: 2.2.10
File Size: 7.67Mb (plus 3.6Mb for required GTK+ and 21.4Mb for optional help files)
Installed: ~19.1Mb
Links:

* GIMP - Windows Installers
* Grokking the GIMP