Most shareware is based on the honor system. Some of these programs are set up in such a way that, if you don t pay for it, it stops working after a set time. The following plug-ins should be in every surfer s tool box. Adobe Acrobat is a program that enables people using computers based on different operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows or the Macintosh OS, to convert their files into a form readable by all computers, so long as those machines are using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. I've found the free version to be more than sufficient.
Video requires a relatively speedy Internet connection for the best results.
However, even if the link is a powerful T1 or T3, Internet congestion or heavy traffic at a given site can make audio or video choppy. Apple Computer s free program enables you to play movies on your computer, either downloaded from a Web site or while online. It is compatible with RealPlayer content, Quicktime and others, and plays its own format. Macromedia s Shockwave Player and Flash Player add interactivity, including interactive maps and animation, to Web sites. Winzip compresses software and data, saving space on your hard drive or allowing you to put large data files or programs onto a few floppy disks.