[PL] 2004 New Nominations

[rdt]

Program name: The Godfather
Category: Multimedia
Sub-category: Mp3/Ogg tag utility

URL : http://users.otenet.gr/~jtcliper/tgf/

My opinion - Great user interface with numerous options.

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From the site ---
The GodFather is here to put order to chaos and put you in control.No
more strange file names and endless search for "that
song"!.Rename,update Tags,restructure files on hard disk, create/merge
play lists,encode-decode with LAME/Ogg Vorbis/MpcEnc, export/import
to/from file, play, use freedb.org & allmusic.com... with ease of use
and perfect results every time
----

 

[rdt]

Program name: Clint's Wallpaper Master
Category: Desktop
Sub-category: Wallpaper Switcher

URL : http://thestaticvoid.net/code/10

My opinion - Great options and has the best randomize function for
people with a lot of wallpapers. Real fast too. Remember to download the
update

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From the site ---
New orientation type ‘scaled’. This is a bit like Windows’ stretch
feature, but it maintains the correct aspect ratio of your image, and as
an added bonus anti-aliases (i.e., makes it smooth) This makes for very
nice looking pictures.
Tracked folders. Designate a couple of folders to track, and whenever
you save a file to it, it will automatically get added to your active
list (very handy). It will remove files when you delete them, and
delete/insert when you rename files. This makes it very easy to keep
your lists synced with your wallpaper directory. Note that all
sub-folders are automatically tracked.
Customisable hot-key to change wallpaper
Microsoft Internet Explorer integration. When you right click and select
an image to be `set as wallpaper’, CWM will save the file for you and
add it to your current list.
Quick tray list selection – switch between lists in two clicks
Resolution/bit depth change from tray
SmartSwitch – CWM will hold off changing wallpapers if a application is
currently maximised.

 

[rdt]

Program name: ClickTray Calendar
Category: Organizers
Sub-category: All in one
Freeware


http://www.waseo.de/en/Products/Freeware1/DateTimeSoftware/ClickTray1/clicktray1.html

ClickTray Calendar is a user-friendly calendar, address, and reminder
program that can be accessed quickly from the Windows system tray. You
can create almost unlimited notes, enter repetitive tasks, create To Do
lists, and set alarms. It also has a practical fiscal week or month
picture display. Other handy features:

Year Overview window
Moon phases display
Date calculation feature
Search function
Calendar printer
Address book
Free color and font selection
Detailed help file

 

[Jérôme Villafruela]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

I'd like to nominate the following programs :

Program: PsPad
Category: Programming / 1 Editor: Programmer
Cross-references : Text / 1 Editor: Notepad
Ware type : Freeware (donations accepted)
Home page : http://pspad.com/index_en.html
Download : http://pspad.com/en/download.htm
Description : powerful code editor
Features :
- unlimited length of edited text files
- FTP client - you can edit files directly from the web
- search and replace in files
- text difference with color-coded differences highlighted
- syntax highlighting auto set by file type
- full HEX editor
- external compiler with catch command output, log window, log parser for each
environment for "IDE" effect
- integrated TiDy library for formatting and checking HTML code, conversion to
CSS, XML, XHTML
- column block select, bookmarks, line numbers
- line sorting with ability to sort on defined column, with option to drop
duplicates



Program : CsDiff
Category :Text / 3 Compare Text In Files
Ware type : freeware
Home page : http://www.componentsoftware.com/products/csdiff/
Download : http://www.componentsoftware.com/products/csdiff/download.htm
(also available in German)
Description : ComponentSoftware Diff (CSDiff) is a free advanced file difference
analysis tool for Windows. Use it to analyze what changes have been made between
two revisions of the same file or folder. CSDiff is commonly used to analyze
program source files, HTML documents and MS-Word documents.
Features of CSDiff:
* Folder comparison window sorted by any key.
* Rich text display providing a clear and intuitive difference analysis.
* HTML and text reports of folder and file difference analysis.
* Print and print preview of difference analysis in both friendly format
and diff format.
* Analysis of MS-Word documents. (.DOC & .RTF ; MS-Word required)



Program : Sky Charts
Category : BUSINESS-HOME / 6 Astronomy
Ware type : Freeware (source code partially available)
Home page : http://www.stargazing.net/astropc/index.html
Download : http://www.stargazing.net/astropc/download.html
(Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP - localized in 30 languages)
Description : This program enables you to draw sky charts, making use of the
data in 16 catalogs of stars and nebulae.
In addition the position of planets, asteroids and comets are shown.
The purpose of this program is to prepare different sky maps for a particular
observation.
A large number of parameters help you to choose specifically or automatically
which catalogs to use, the colour and the dimension of stars and nebulae, the
representation of planets, the display of labels and coordinate grids, the
superposition of pictures, the condition of visibility and more.
All these features make this celestial atlas more complete than a conventional
planetarium.

 

[rdt]

Program name: Ant Movie Catalog
Category: Organizers
Sub-category: Cataloguer - Movies
Freewware

URL : http://www.antp.be/software/moviecatalog/

My opinion - Great cataloging and grouping features. Has features to
automaticallly download movie information from sites such as IMDB. Great
user Interface too.

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From Site--
Can store catalog in two file format: its own binary format or XML
Import information from Internet (using scripts); by default it includes
scripts for IMDB (US), Allociné (FR), DVDFR (FR), Monsieur Cinéma (FR),
Culturalia (ES), OFDb (DE), and lots of others
User-customizable links to do a search on movie websites
Information importation from avi/divx files (audio & video codec,
bitrates, resolution, framerate, size)
Scripting technology, using Object Pascal language, allowing to modify
catalog: Find & replace, moving field values, ...
Printing, using customizable templates
Export to other formats: HTML (based on a template that you can modify
or create yourself), SQL commands (to re-import data in a DBMS such as
MySQL), CSV (text files, can be used as tables with Microsft Excel for
example), Origons.com
Import from other formats: CSV (Microsoft Excel can create such files,
but a plain text file can be used too), Divx Manager, BaseDVDivx,
Origons.com
Can store pictures inside catalog or link to external files (recommended
for large pictures)
Supports PNG, JPEG and GIF
Loans management
Statistics with chart and pies
Can display the list as a tree, where movies are grouped by a specified
field
Tested successfuly under Windows 95 & 98 (with some updates), Windows
NT4 Workstation (SP4 required), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Professional

 

[MK]

DC wrote on 3 Nov 2003 14:31:33 GMT:
??>> Program: ICS Configuration

This is *not* a freeware.

Really?
From the web site:

ICS Configuration 1.5
This program is free* and you can download it by clicking on the link
below.

*Free is always nice, but it takes time and energy to write software, even
small programs like ICS Configuration.

If you like the program and decide to use it regularly, please send $10 US
to help fund additional work on it. Please mail a check to Harley


I guess it would depend on your interpretation of 'regularly' wouldn't it.
I don't use it regularly, so for me it is free. I don't think anyone would
use it 'regularly' because it primarily a use once/twice and forget program
(unless you change your local IP's often). Donationware perhaps.
Definately not shareware, crippleware, nagware or commercial software and
doesn't seem to fit any other 'ware' category that has been listed in ACF
that I can think of.

Rather than just posting "This is *not* a freeware", please enlighten us
with your humble opinion as to it's ware type so it may be corrected?

 

[Gordon Darling]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

The Nominations page is here:

http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/2004nominationsPL.php

The election schedule and procedures are here:

http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/2004proceduresPL.htm


This thread is for new nominations only. Please see the carryover
nominations thread if you wish to second the nomination of one of the PL
2003 program.

Program Name - Privoxy
INTERNET: 2 Content Filter (web proxy)
Homepage - http://www.privoxy.org/
OS - Windows 9x, ME, NT 4.0, 2K, AmigaOS, Linux, OS2, Mac OSX, HP-UX
Size - Less than 2MB (Varies according to platform)
Download URL - http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=11118

"Privoxy is a web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for
protecting privacy, filtering web page content, managing cookies,
controlling access, and removing ads, banners, pop-ups and other obnoxious
Internet junk. Privoxy has a very flexible configuration and can be
customized to suit individual needs and tastes. Privoxy has application
for both stand-alone systems and multi-user networks."

Note: Unlike The Proximitron this program is:-

a) Open Source
b) Cross Platform
c) Still in active development

Regards
Gordon

 

[DC]

DC wrote on 3 Nov 2003 14:31:33 GMT:
??>> Program: ICS Configuration


Rather than just posting "This is *not* a freeware", please enlighten us
with your humble opinion as to it's ware type so it may be corrected?

You're right. I actually had typed that it was donationware, but some
fat fingers (mine, evidently) accidentally deleted that line. Sorry for
the resultant ambiguous (and seemingly curt) post.

So, having said that:

From the pricelessware.org web site:

<q>
Donationware: monetary contribution requested (optional)

Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost,
monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish.
</q>

By definition, ICS Configuration is not a freeware. It is a
donationware.

There. Everybody's happy now... }:O)

 

[Susan Bugher]

DC wrote on 3 Nov 2003 14:31:33 GMT:

??>> Program: ICS Configuration





Really?
From the web site:

ICS Configuration 1.5
This program is free* and you can download it by clicking on the link
below.

*Free is always nice, but it takes time and energy to write software, even
small programs like ICS Configuration.

If you like the program and decide to use it regularly, please send $10 US
to help fund additional work on it. Please mail a check to Harley


I guess it would depend on your interpretation of 'regularly' wouldn't it.
I don't use it regularly, so for me it is free. I don't think anyone would
use it 'regularly' because it primarily a use once/twice and forget program
(unless you change your local IP's often). Donationware perhaps.
Definately not shareware, crippleware, nagware or commercial software and
doesn't seem to fit any other 'ware' category that has been listed in ACF
that I can think of.

Rather than just posting "This is *not* a freeware", please enlighten us
with your humble opinion as to it's ware type so it may be corrected?

Please wait for the discussion period. The Nominations thread is for
nominations and seconds ONLY.

Thank you.

Susan
--
Pricelessware: http:www.pricelessware.org
PL2003: http://www.pricelessware.org/2003/about2003PL.htm
PL2004 Review: http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/2004nominationsPL.php
alt.comp.freeware FAQ (short) - maintained by John F.
http://clients.net2000.com.au/~johnf/faq.html

 

[DC]

Please wait for the discussion period. The Nominations thread is for
nominations and seconds ONLY.

Thank you.

Sorry, Susan. My bad. }:O\

 

[BillR]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

Desktop Calendar (by Shinonon)

Category


Site: http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/shinonon/deskcal_eng.html
Download: http://www.kt.sakura.ne.jp/~shinoda...ers.jcom.home.ne.jp/shinonon/deskcal_eng.html
(419kB)
Languages: English, Japanese, Polish (see site)
OS: ??

License: Freeware ("This software is provided as freeware.")




"... easily draw a cool looking calendar at the desired location on
your screen in the desired style.... Since this program draws a
calendar literally on your desktop, you can locate the calendar
anywhere you like even when your wallpaper is tiled. This can be done
without affecting either your wallpaper or desktop icons. Since the
program is just for drawing on your desktop, once drawing is
completed, you can exit the program rather than keep it active in your
system.
The program supports ... Stretching the Desktop Wallpaper to Fit the
Screen.
The program offers limited support for the Active Desktop. As an
additional feature, Desktop Calendar can stagger your wallpaper's tile
patterns either vertically or horizontally. If multiple users use the
computer, each user may personalize the calendar settings. You can set
special dates such as your birthday indicated in the calendar. You can
also set a reminder message box to appear on the day at start up."

Includes several 1, 2, and 3 month calendar layouts for you to
customize. Choose Sun/weekday/Sat, current day, and holiday day
color, week, month, year options, holidays (automatically adjusted for
US, UK, and Japanese weekend rules), and even set icon text background
color or make it transparent.



3. Download ver.1.52
File size=419kB
Japanese version is also included.

Polish

 

[Gordon Darling]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

Name: Pan
Category: INTERNET: 3 Newsreader
HomePage: http://pan.rebelbase.com/download/ Download:
http://pan.rebelbase.com/download/

"Pan is a newsreader which attempts to be pleasing to both new and
experienced users. In addition to the standard newsreader features, Pan
also supports yEnc, offline newsreading, article filtering, multiple
connections, and more features for power users and alt.binaries fans.

It's also the only Unix newsreader to get a perfect score on the Good
Net-Keeping Seal of Approval evaluations."

Pan runs on Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, Windows, and most flavors of Unix.

Open Source
Multi platform
Debian, FreeBSD, Gentoo, Mac OS X, Mandrake, NetBSD, Red Hat, Slackware,
SUSE, Microsoft Windows

Regards
Gordon

 

[kalynuik1]

This thread is for new nominations only. Please see the carryover
nominations thread if you wish to second the nomination of one of the PL
2003 program.

As a minimum please submit the information required for the Nominations
page *with* your nomination. The full program description may be
submitted with the nomination *or* at a later time in the Program
descriptions thread.

You may wish to let the author know that his/her program has been
nominated. (Including the author's email address when you submit the
program description will facilitate notification if the program is
chosen for the Pricelessware list.)

Susan

I nominate the following:

1 4a Rename
http://www.1-4a.com/rename/

4T Tray Minimizer
http://www.4t-niagara.com/tray.html

Altavista Toolbar
http://www.altavista.com/toolbar/installing?lang=0

Ant Movie Catalog (I use this for VHS, DVD, and Video Game Cataloging)
http://www.ant.be.tf/moviecatalog/

CamStudio
http://www.ehelp.com/camstudio/product/screenrecording/

Cobian Backup
http://www2.educ.umu.se/~cobian/

EF Commander
http://www.efsoftware.com/

ERUNT & NTREGOPT
http://home.t-online.de/home/lars.hederer/erunt/index.htm

Free PDF by Stefan Heinz
http://shbox.de/freepdf.htm

FTP Genius from the ZipGenius Package
http://www.zipgenius.it/

JB Cat
http://www.jbsoft.myweb.nl/

Mozilla Calendar Plugin
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/

MsDVR 2000
http://www.maksil.com/

On-Line TV
http://onlinetv.flatserv.de/

Otaku Mascot
http://otakumascot.com/index.html?/0home.html

SETI@Home
http://www.setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/

SETI Spy for SETI@Home
http://cox-internet.com/setispy/

Simple Copier
http://www.neogie.com/simplecopier/

The GodFather MP3 Tag Editor
http://users.otenet.gr/~jtcliper/tgf/

URL Base Personal Edition
http://www.metalusions.com/urlbase/

WinPatrol
http://www.winpatrol.com/

Zip Installer
http://hosting.netcessor.net/nirsoft/utils/zipinst.html

I hope others will check out the above links as well, who knows maybe
they will get seconds.

Kingtut1

 

[Nil]

I would like to nominate the following:
category: Multimedia Players
Media Player Classic
Here are some download links
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=82303&release_id=
190997

Seconded

 

[John Fitzsimons]

Aaron wrote on 3 Nov 2003 14:33:39 +0800:

Gees, I am really getting sick of all the MS bashers in this list.

< snip >

This isn't a list. It is a newsgroup. Some of us are sick of the never
ending comments about "MS bashers". Your adding to that list of
people doesn't help.

 

[kalynuik1]

I nominate the following:

Yahoo Pops
http://yahoopops.sourceforge.net/index.php

YahooPOPs! is an open-source initiative to provide free POP3 and SMTP
access to your Yahoo! Mail account. YahooPOPs! is available o­n the
Windows and Unix platforms.

YahooPOPs! emulates a POP3/SMTP server and enables popular email clients
like Outlook, Netscape, Eudora, Mozilla, IncrediMail, Calypso, etc., to
download and send emails from Yahoo! accounts.

Kingtut1

PS - Sorry my nomination list submitted before I forgot which
catagories, Please accept this oversite and accept the list as is.
Again sorry

 

[Nil]

I have a few new PL nominations:

Program Name: Weather Watcher
URL: http://www.singerscreations.com/
Description: (from website) Ad-free, spyware-free, hassle-free... Your
weather, your way. View current conditions, hourly forecast, daily
forecast, detailed forecast, severe weather alerts, and weather maps
for almost any city world-wide!

Program Name: TweakAll
URL: http://www.codeforge.co.uk/mainframes.htm
Description: Tweaking utility for Win 98/ME/2K/XP.

With kind regards,

Both seconded.

 

[Nil]

I nominate the following:

Yahoo Pops
http://yahoopops.sourceforge.net/index.php

YahooPOPs! is an open-source initiative to provide free POP3 and SMTP
access to your Yahoo! Mail account. YahooPOPs! is available o­n the
Windows and Unix platforms.

YahooPOPs! emulates a POP3/SMTP server and enables popular email clients
like Outlook, Netscape, Eudora, Mozilla, IncrediMail, Calypso, etc., to
download and send emails from Yahoo! accounts.

Kingtut1

PS - Sorry my nomination list submitted before I forgot which
catagories, Please accept this oversite and accept the list as is.
Again sorry

--
................--<< FreeWare ForEver >>--.................
Only Genuine freeware, non time limited betaware, careware,
donationware, nonag liteware, orphanware, postcardware and
registerware only please and thank-you.

Seconded

 

[kalynuik1]

I nominate one I forgot and use everyday, hehe:

Password Database
http://welcome.to/skolchin
Direct link here, but bypasses authors menu:
http://www.geocities.com/skolchin/pswdb.html

The Passwords Database program automates log-ons by providing logon
names (accounts), passwords and other fields when a program requests
them, thus eliminating the need to type them each time manually.
For example, when a Web site asks for an account and password name, the
program can enter both fields and even press "Submit" button, so you'll
pass the logon procedure whithout even clicking a mouse.

The program is not limited to work with Web sites only - it can automate
logons to any Windows program.

Of course, having all passwords in one place could be dangerous. But,
the program can encrypt all the information using industry-standard
algorithm RC4. The latest versions can also use even more "pretty good"
security - it is possible to encrypt a file with Phil Zimmermann's PGP.


Kingtut1

 

[Bernd Schmitt]

Program: EMACS
Category: Editor
Ware Type: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/emacs.html