[PL] 2004 New Nominations

[BillR]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

GFI LANguard System Integrity Monitor Features

Security File & Directory Integrity Monitor
Files File & Directory Integrity Monitor
(I'm getting DNS errors trying to reach pricelessware.org, so these
are just guesses.)

http://www.gfi.com/lansim/

(Mixed excerpts from site)
GFI LANguard System Integrity Monitor (S.I.M.) is a utility that
provides intrusion detection by checking whether files have been
changed, added or deleted on a Windows 2000/XP system.

GFI LANguard S.I.M. scans your system for important system files,
computes an MD 5 checksum for every important system and files this in
a database. At scheduled intervals, GFI LANguard S.I.M. scans the list
of monitored files, computes another MD 5 checksum [a unique 128 bit
hash "fingerprint"] and tests the current value against the stored
value to determine if the file has been modified. If it detects a
change, it notifies the system administrator via email, and logs the
occurrence in the security event log.

GFI LANguard S.I.M.'s file integrity checking runs in the background
as a service. [It] allows you to create multiple scan jobs, so that
you can monitor different types of files at different intervals.

A system integrity monitor is an essential tool in scanning your
systems for intrusions. The following are the main benefits:
• Detect intruders on a system - Because it is very difficult to
compromise a system without altering a system file, a system integrity
monitor is a good way to detect a system intrusion.
• Gather evidence - GFI LANguard S.I.M. allows you to gather evidence
of the intrusion. This may help in a criminal investigation. It will
also help you to learn about hackers' intentions.
• Find source of intrusion - GFI LANguard S.I.M. can also help in
determining what in the system may have caused a system compromise.
• System recovery - GFI LANguard S.I.M. logs exactly which files have
changed, allowing you to relatively easily restore the system to its
original state. Damage from viruses can easily be detected and all of
the infected files identified quickly.
• Watch your web site - You can configure GFI LANguard S.I.M. to
monitor not only operating system files but also your images, CGI
programs, Active Server pages and HTML files for unauthorized changes.
If your system is breached and your web site defaced, GFI LANguard
S.I.M. will notify you, enabling you to take immediate action.

BillR

 

[Rick Friedline]

FILE UTILITIES

File Targets
FileTargets is a shell context menu extension that adds a sub-menu with all
your favorite folder names to the context-menu of all files and folders in
your Windows95/98/NT4 system, so you can copy/move selected files to
pre-defined, most used folders with a click of mouse. FileTargets menu is
similar to the standard SendTo menu but is much more advanced, since
allows you to make subgroups, automatically add new folders, copy file
path name and much more. All you need is the installation password. You
need it during installation and here it is: ILikeMoonSoftware

http://www.moonsoftware.com/cgi-bin/download.exe?targets

 

[Bjorn Simonsen]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

Program: LISTER
Category: TEXT / [suggest new category: Viewers]
Cross-ref: File Util / [suggest new category: Viewers]
Ware Type: Freeware
Home Page: <http://www.ghisler.com> (under Addons -> Tools)
<http://www.ghisler.com/lister/>

See comment and tip below.

Description [from readme.txt]
<qoute>
Lister is a standalone viewer for text, binary, hex, html and unicode
files. It can also display bitmaps and multimedia, and other bitmap
formats through Irfanview as a filter.
<COPY>

This is a standalone copyrighted freeware version of the Lister file
viewer that is integrated in Total Commander, the shareware file
manager formerly known as Windows Commander.

Lister needs no installation, just unzip and run.

Comment: I notice there are no general text viewers listed on
Pricelessware, although I'm sure several of the graphical viewers can
also display text files. This one can display text, among other
formats. What sets it apart from many other viewers (afaik) is a nice
HTML filter for quick viewing of textual content w/clickable links -
without the usual HTML formatting and layout. In other words, view
text content of a HTML file without having to load a regular browser.

Tip: Lister.exe opens the standard Windows File Open Dialog. To make
it easier to use, create a shortcut to lister.exe. Move this shortcut
to your SendTo folder (choose the appropriate folder if on a multiuser
system). On my Win2k system the location of my SendTo folder is
"C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\SendTo".
Now the shortcut should appear in the SendTo submenu within the
Explorer shell Context Menu. When implemented - to view a file: Right
click a file in Explorer and from the context menu select "SendTo" -
then the Lister entry you just made there.

Alternative: Advanced users might want to try adding the program to
the context menu directly (avoid having to go via SendTo) with a
Context Menu editing utility (1) or by tweaking the registry.

(1) like Fast Explorer from:
<http://thesoftpro.tripod.com/downloads/fe/index.htm>
or CMenuExtender from:
<http://www.geocities.com/revenger_inc/cmext.html>

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen

 

[George Richards]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

I would like to nominate the following

Pardon (Dictionary) (Freeware)
http://www.softbear.no/

Pardon is an extensible electronic dictionary for your computer. It gives
you access to many extensive dictionaries that can be freely downloaded from
our Web-site. Additionally, it provides integrated access to many online
dictionaries and encyclopedias.

Polder Backup (Backup) (Freeware - donations encouraged but optional)
http://www.xs4all.nl/~philippo/PolderBackup.htm

PolderBackup is getting serious! Because of overwhelming response to my call
for support of the Polderweg Animal Wellfare organization,where I got my cat
Chita, I decided to develop this version to celebrate their 100th
anniversary. It can zip and unzip now, comes with a restore function.
PolderBackup is an easy to use backup tool with a good array of features
that will meet most basic backup needs. You can select directories and files
to be backed up and save them as templates, so you can keep multiple backup
sets and only start the one you need. The program supports recursive
directories, file filters and moving redundant files to the recycle bin.
Your backup process is clearly documented, all steps of the way are logged
and accessible from the interface. That way you can be certain that the
backup was successful. Very easy to use. Supports command line options, and
is very pro-cats! Current version: 2.7.0
So start using this program before windows screws up your computer and it's
too late. And if you like it, SEND MONEY to the animals. Here's the account
number of the animal shelter "Dierenopvangcentrum Polderweg" in Amsterdam:
69.67.12.148 of ING Bank in the Netherlands.
IBAN: NL04 INGB 0696 7121 48.
SWIFT address: INGBNL2A.
Mention 'PolderBackup Gift'. Remember that it's officially tax deducible.
Another, easy way to donate money to support Polderweg is by Paypal:


Spell Checker for OE (Freeware) (Email)
http://www.geocities.com/vampirefo/

This is a free program, I made to allow people to use Spell Checker in
Outlook Express. This is a stand alone application,
that incorporates in Outlook Express.

The purpose of this program, is to supply for free the ability to use
Spelling in OE, without the need to purchase other software, such as MS
Word,Works, or Office.

I hope you enjoy this program, and find it useful,
..
Best Regards
Vampirefo


Power Menu (System Utilities) (Freeware)
http://www.veridicus.com/tummy/programming/powermenu/

Power Menu is a small app I wrote that adds "Always On Top", "Minimize To
Tray", "Priority" and "Transparency" sub menus to all top level system
menus..

Note: Some features are only available on NT/2K/XP.


Slick Run (Command Line Tool) (Freeware)
http://bayden.com/SlickRun/

SlickRun is a 32-bit floating command line utility for Windows. Occupying
less than 1.5% of a 800x600 display, SlickRun gives you almost instant
access to any program on your computer. SlickRun allows you to create
command aliases, so C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe becomes Mail.
Enter a web URL into SlickRun and it will launch your browser and navigate
to the specified address. Jot a note, look up a definition... SlickRun does
it all!
System Requirements
Windows '98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Pentium-class processor
2 mb disk space
32 mb memory

 

[George Richards]

FILE UTILITIES

File Targets
FileTargets is a shell context menu extension that adds a sub-menu with all
your favorite folder names to the context-menu of all files and folders in
your Windows95/98/NT4 system, so you can copy/move selected files to
pre-defined, most used folders with a click of mouse. FileTargets menu is
similar to the standard SendTo menu but is much more advanced, since
allows you to make subgroups, automatically add new folders, copy file
path name and much more. All you need is the installation password. You
need it during installation and here it is: ILikeMoonSoftware

http://www.moonsoftware.com/cgi-bin/download.exe?targets

Seconded

 

[Ninou]

Seconded

Seconded

 

[Susan Bugher]

Program: Avast



OOoooops and terrible embarrassment!

I've been known to do a lot worse than that.
Thanks for your help.

Susan
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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

 

[Randy Bard]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

I would like to nominate HDValet, a great little utility, but I'm not
sure which category it belongs in.

HD Valet - a drive cleanup utility that removes temporary, unneeded
and 'junk' files from your hard drive. It is highly configurable, and
will aid you greatly in the clean up of your drive.
Works on Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT (and XP).
616kb. This is a former PC Mag utility which can now be downloaded
from this page:
http://uk.geocities.com/personel44/maintenance.html

 

[Paul Wagenaars]

Op Wed, 5 Nov 2003 09:19:13 -0500 schreef George Richards:

Polder Backup (Backup) (Freeware - donations encouraged but optional)
http://www.xs4all.nl/~philippo/PolderBackup.htm

Seconded

 

[Nil]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

Program: LISTER
Category: TEXT / [suggest new category: Viewers]
Cross-ref: File Util / [suggest new category: Viewers]
Ware Type: Freeware
Home Page: <http://www.ghisler.com> (under Addons -> Tools)
<http://www.ghisler.com/lister/>

See comment and tip below.

Seconded.

Bjorn, thanks for the tip on the other two programs. Very helpful.

 

[BillR]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

Sometimes the easiest way to change filenames is just to directly edit
them. This is the most intuitive renamer of the bunch.

Oscar's File Renamer

Site: http://www.mediachance.com/free/renamer.htm
Download: http://www.mediachance.com/free/Renamset.exe
Type: "This is a free tool"
Category: FILE UTILITIES 3 File Renamer
Contact: (e-mail address removed)

Site excerpt with comment ("[...]") If approved, the slightly awkward
translation can be adapted easily.

The Renamer takes and enhances the idea of editing files in directory
in a full featured Text editor and then writing all the changes at
once into the files.

It works simple: Open Renamer, select directory and the files will
appear in the File Name Editor which is a normal full featured text
editor with some additional changes (f.e. you can't add or delete
line).
You can use all the editor functions like Quick find, Replace,
multiple Undo/Redo, Macros and of course normal editing. Each file is
on a new line and can easily move with arrows like in a normal text.
When the files you wanted to rename are done simply click Apply
Changes and all files will be physically renamed.

Some benefits:
* Fast Editing of long list of file names - exactly like in a text
editor
* All changes to files themselves are done at the very end when you
press Apply Changes, not during editing.
* During Editing you can use Undo/Redo, and various tools like Upper
Case/Lower Case or numbering.
* All changed lines are visibly marked
* It doesn't let you enter wrong characters
* A File List shows the original names on the disk.
* You can record a keyboard macro and apply to the file names.
* You can undo changes even after you write to disk
* It can integrate into windows Shell [as a context menu for files but
not directories].

 

[BillR]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

The Nominations page is here:

Lupas Rename

Category: FILE UTILITIES 3 File Renamer
Site: http://www.azheavymetal.com/~lupasrename/lupasrename.php
Download: http://www.azheavymetal.com/~lupasrename/download.php
License: Donationware or Emailware ("You are free to use this
program as you see fit, however a donation or an Email would be
nice.")
Languages: English and 8 others.

(Site excerpt - modified new lines)
Lupas Rename is a FREEWARE program developed to rename a few or a
massive number of files with a lot of features
It works on Win95, Win98, WinME, WinNT, Win2K and WinXP.
It is a simple .EXE file (250Kb) and doesn't need any other external
libraries.

Here are a few features to help you rename the files:

* Rename files and folders
* Rename files in recursive subdirectories
* Shell Integration (right click on a folder in the explorer to start
LupasRename on these folder)
* Instant Preview (Optional)
* Undo the last rename operation
* Make a Batch file to rename from a DOS Console
* Make a Batch file for UNDO operation from a DOS Console
* Save and Load your options into an INI File
* Filter by any masks: *.mp3;*.mp2 or ???a*.txt...
* Load/Edit a Text Files in a Small Editor to help renaming files
* Sort Ascendent/Descendent by any column (name, path, size...)
* It display the next columns: Name, Path, Size, Type, Ext, Creation
Date, Modification Date, Accessed Date, Attributes
* Replace the name by any text
* Replace a substring by other with Matchcase Optional
* Crop n Chars (Left and/or Right)
* Insert any string before and/or after the Filename
* Convert to Upper Case (filename)
* Convert to Lower Case (filename)
* Convert to Upper only the First Letter Of Any Word (filename)
* Convert to Lower oNLY tHE fIRST lLETTER (filename)
* Replace the extension by any text
* Replace a substring by other with Matchcase Optional in Extension
* Crop n Chars in Extension (Left and/or Right)
* Insert any string before/after the extension
* Convert to Upper Case (extension)
* Convert to Lower Case (extension)
* Convert to Upper only the First Letter Of Any Word (extension)
* Convert to Lower oNLY tHE fIRST lLETTER (extension)
* Autonumbering in any place of the name or extension of the filename
(Optional autostart by Folder in recursive mode) -- Starting at any
number; Incrementing by any number (positive or negative); Adding n
zeros to the number; In Decimal, Hexadecimal, Octal, Binary, Excel
Mode and Manual Excel Mode formats
* Also With TAGS it supports any Base Number
* Option to view folders or not
* Option to work with folders as files or not
* Option to view files or not
* Option to remember the Last Path
* Option to remember Windows position and size
* The Main Window is sizable
* It allow a couple of languages
* ...
* You can use TAGs in any text box to use special features when
renaming:
TAGs to use the Current Date with any format you want
Day, Mont, year, Hour, Minutes and Seconds
TAGs for MP3 Files (Title, Artist, Album, Year and Comment)
for RA Files (Title, Author and Copyright)
for Graphic Files (JPG, GIF, TIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, TGA, LBM and PCX)
Width, Height, Bits and Color
to extract the original name from Nintendo 64 Roms
to Create random names
to use the Date of Files
to use Manual Numbering
In any base numeric format and in Excel Format by using the
characters you need
to insert Data from external Files
to extract the titles from HTML pages

 

[rdt]

Lupas Rename

Category: FILE UTILITIES 3 File Renamer
Site: http://www.azheavymetal.com/~lupasrename/lupasrename.php

seconded

 

[Simon]

Oscar's File Renamer

</snip>

seconded

 

[Spacey Spade]

Program name: nPOP

Seconded, and my description review is:
The description look AOK to me.

However, check this out:

http://www.npopsupport.fsworld.co.uk/

Here you will find (currently anyway) the same npop with better
translation into english... a UK version of sorts.

<quote>
nPOP is an e-mail client available in several languages and for several
platforms. It features include:

Receiving and sending mail using the following protocols: POP3, APOP,
SMTP, SMTP-AUTH and POP before SMTP
User specified ports for POP3 and SMTP
Support for multiple accounts
Automatic periodic checking for new mail
Mail is saved in a message box
Optional threaded display of incoming mail
Support for attachments when sending and receiving e-mail (RFC 2231)
Filters for routing incoming mail
A simple address book
Dial-up management

What's Missing

Inevitably, in a product this size, (The Win32 executable is only an
84kb download) there are some "missing" features and idiosyncrasies.
These include:

No facility to Forward mail (There's a work-around!)
No spell checker (Win32 users could try this external program!)
Printing must be handled through an external program (Great! You are not
limited to a fixed layout! See the F.A.Q. Page)
Attachments, such as HTML messages and graphics, can only be viewed in
source form and need to be handled through an external program (Some
would say, it's only newbies, who you can educate, and spammers, whose
messages you wouldn't want to read anyway, that send such stuff! See the
F.A.Q. page)
Only one folder for saving messages (There's a work-around! (Under
construction!))
</quote>

I'd like to add, that this client is perfect for teaching someone new to
computers how to email. They become one with "THE SERVER". ooooo aaaaa

 

[omega]

Program Name: RegMagik
Description: Registry Editor
Category: System Utilities
Sub-Category: System Utilities > Registry Tools > Editors
Ware Type: Pure Freeware
Author: Boris Guzner
Homepage: http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/bguzner/software/
Download (v3.23): http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/bguzner/software/rm.setup.exe


FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS-------------------------------------------------------

[Sleek]
* Very fast and light
* Launch mutliple instances

[Compatible]
* 95/98/ME/2000/XP
* Display numbers in Hex or Dec

[Bookmarks/Shortcuts to keys in the registry]
* Regkey-bookmarks optionally as items on Regmagik file menu
* Regkey-bookmarks as shortcut (.s2r) files; drag directly from
Regmagik to explorer to create them
* Clicking Regkey-bookmarks .s2r files launches Regmagik with their
pointed location in the registry

[Excellent Find capabilities]
* Find functions are possibly the fastest around
* Find's Results list displayed right in the main program window,
as an always-on lower horizontal pane
* Quick jump from entry in Find's Results list to its view in the
central registry hierarchy

[Unique! Fast jump to GUID]
* If a value contains GUID, you can fast-jump to its definition key
* Example: A Filetype lists a CLSID, fast-jump to that entry to see
what exe is involved
* Example: A CLSID lists a TYPELIB, fast-jump to that corresponding
entry in the registry
* Once you use this GUID-jump feature, you'll never want to do without
it again...

 

[REMbranded]

omega <[email protected]> wrote:

Program Name: RegMagik
Description: Registry Editor
Category: System Utilities
Sub-Category: System Utilities > Registry Tools > Editors
Ware Type: Pure Freeware
Author: Boris Guzner
Homepage: http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/bguzner/software/
Download (v3.23): http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/bguzner/software/rm.setup.exe

That was a great submission Karen, very thorough!

I gave it a spin and it is a very nice editor that is small.

If you have not tried RegSeeker you might consider this a larger and
more powerful substitute. Read: I haven't a clue what I might muss up
in a straight registry editor <G>.

This utility is very well written and is almost a one stop PC tuneup.
As well as safely identifying, backing up, and deleting bad entries it
has system tweaks, startup programs and everything else that I find
useful. It serves as an editor by calling the resident RegEdit. In
short, I simply cannot say enough about this program. It is by far my
personal favorite overall tool on my machine. I thought you might like
to give it a spin for personal use. It is currently nominated and
seconded in the same category: System Utilities > Registry Tools >
Editors.

"RegSeeker (freeware) (free for personal use) OS:
(English, French, German, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian)
RegSeeker is a perfect companion for your Windows registry ! RegSeeker
includes a powerful registry cleaner and can display various
informations like your startup entries, several histories (even
index.dat files), installed applications and much more ! With
RegSeeker you can search for any item inside your registry,
export/delete the results, open them in the registry. RegSeeker also
includes a tweaks panel to optimize your OS ! Now RegSeeker includes a
file tool to search for duplicate files, bad shortcuts and more !
Author/Home Page: http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm
Download v 1.30 beta (2003-08-27) (293 KB)

http://www.hoverdesk.net/dl/en/RegSeeker.zip
(desc. rev.: 2003-08-28)"

Two thumbs up!

It's so good that I have not tried any of the others, so there might
be an even better tool to add to the old toolbox.

 

[Soren Hedeby Sorensen]

Sometimes the easiest way to change filenames is just to directly edit
them. This is the most intuitive renamer of the bunch.

Oscar's File Renamer

seconded

Søren H. Sørensen, Viborg
(slet FJERN fra min e-mail adresse)

 

[Son Of Spy]

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.

Susan

Program: Madotate
Categaory: Desktop Customizer
Author: Takayuki Shinohara
e-mail: (e-mail address removed)

Description:
Madotate lets you add a new button to the left of the minimize button of
each open window, allowing you to flip a window up with its lower half
receding into the distance. Thus, you can store your windows flattened near
the top or the bottom or either side of the screen like stacked window
panes, each with its own title tab. The program runs as a convenient icon
in the System Tray area of the Windows taskbar.

Puts autoarrange and cascade windows to shame
and looks way cool besides

3D Desktop

Method 1: Cubic-effect button
Executing Madotate, window has a new button on each title bar. When you
click this button the window will be stand in 3 dimensions. This button
appears only on an active window.

Method 2: Hotkey
When you hit some keys at once, an active window will be stand. You can set
this hotkeys in the Configuration window explained later.
Restore 3D Window

Please click a window you want to restore and this window will be shown on
top. And if you want to restore this window, you may hit either Esc, Enter,
or Space key.
Move 3D Window

It's simple. You can drag a 3D window on screen with the left-button. And
if you snap the window at the edge of screen, this window rolls and take a
parallel direction with the edge.
Roll or revolve 3D Window

When you drag a 3D window with the right-button, Madotate will revolve the
window at the position.
Madotate-specified Title Bar on 3D Window

If there is a window with cubic effect, it has a titlebar at the edge of 3D
window (bars colored in skyblue and at the edge of each window in the
following screen).

Auto Effect

This is an effect to automatically stand windows which they are at rest in
long time. Conditions for auto standing are:

1. Being left in certain seconds or minutes, or
2. Being left, except for n-pieces of windows they are activated recently.
3. Some windows they are not hidden back to another window.

And in my plan, limit for auto standing and pieces of windows in
history-order will be configurable. This condition should be altered in
each times to change an active window.
Auto Restore

This is a function to automatically restore window when you hit Alt+Tab at
once, or use taskbar. It is not available when you just drag a window.
The Configuration window (configuration dialog)

When you click the right button of mouse, a menu will be shown at the
system tray (sometimes called "task tray" or "notification area"). And you
can select "Configuration" and the Configuration window will be popped up.
This window serves all setup things for Madotate.

Download:
http://www.interq.or.jp/jupiter/philsci/iw-arc-10/mtate_en.zip
English documentation:
http://www.interq.or.jp/jupiter/philsci/iw-html-10/en-madotate.html
Screenshot:
http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~seahorse/mtate2/mtimage_20030217.jpg

Cheers,

Son Of Spy

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[Bjorn Simonsen]

Nominations are now open for the the 2004 Pricelessware list.

I'd like to nominate:

Program: WAssociate
Category: FILE UTILITIES / ?[suggest "File associations".
Cross-ref: SYSTEM UTILITES / System Tool ?
Ware Type: Freeware
Home Page: <http://www.xs4all.nl/~wstudios/Associate/>
Download: <http://www.xs4all.nl/~wstudios/Associate/WAssociate.zip>
version 3.3 (375kb)

Description [from homepage]:
<quote>
WAssociate is FreeWare written for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 200 and XP.
It manages the associations between file name extensions and file
types stored in the Windows registry. These stored file types
determine the appearance and actions supported for a file by Windows.
</quote>

<qoute>
To use WAssociate effectively you need to have or develop a basic
understanding of how Windows assigns properties to file name
extensions through file types and classes. To get you started a short
introduction will be given in these pages.
</qoute>

An introduction to associations
<http://www.xs4all.nl/~wstudios/Associate/Associations.html>


All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen