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Here is a roundup of best free E-mail software on the Web. These programs range from simple E-mail programs to mailing list servers to specialized programs, such as security programs and anti-spam utilities.
Please send us E-mail if you're aware of any such free E-mail programs that we haven't listed below.
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 Safe-Net Mail - Protect your family with this useful, free POP3 E-mail program. Safe-Net Mail uses advanced filters to identify E-mail
messages that may contain materials inappropriate for children. If Safe-Net Mail identifies a potential harmful message, it
automatically routes it to a pass-protected folder. 2.1 megabytes. (For Windows 95/98/NT).
- PostPet - Is this an E-mail program or a game or a virtual pet? I'm not sure. But in any case, it's a lot of fun. PostPet is an artificial intelligence program that can "learn" to write E-mail messages to you and your friends. This free demo can also deliver greeting cards, "make friends" with other PostPets and do other activities as well. (For Windows 95/98). Available in English, Japanese & German.
 Eudora Light - Our favorite free E-mail program. Eudora offers you tons of features: such as the ability to filter your mail & organize it into folders; multiple signatures; drag & drop capabilities; nicknames and more. We also love its sleek and elegant interface. If you use Eudora, then you need to check out Andrew Starr's (Unofficial) Eudora Site, which offers a huge selection of utilities, tools and plug-ins for getting the most out of Eudora. The only drawback we have with Eudora is its cumbersome search function, which makes it time-consuming to find just the E-mail you're hunting for. (Available for Windows, Macintosh, and Newton.)
- Norton Secret Stuff - Here's an excellent free utility for protecting the privacy of files you send over the Net. Norton Secret Stuff secures the privacy of the files you send through E-mail. It allows you to create self-decrypting executables that you can send to anyone without them needing a copy of Secret Stuff to decrypt the file. All you need to do is send the file and tell the intended recipient the password. When they run the executable they�ll be prompted for the password and the file will decrypt itself. (For Windows 95/98/NT) 160 kilobytes.
- Outlook Messenger Express - If you're using Microsoft Outlook 97or 98, then you'll find this freeware utility very helpful. Outlook Messenger Express lets you quickly and easily send a message without going to the hassle of loading the cumbersome Outlook program itself. You can minimize it to the Windows desktop tray when you're not using it, as well. (For Windows: 2.7 megabytes).
- Spammer Slammer
- If you've spent very long on the Net, you've
no doubt been the victim of a spammer (someone
who sends unsolicited junk E-mail.)
Now you can fight back with this cool
program, called Spammer Slammer.
It's an easy-to-use client that works with any POP3 e-mail software.
It also works for multiple accounts on the
same machine. Another plus: there's no blacklist, huge domain lists, or spammer list to maintain.
- Listserv Lite - We've had a number of visitors ask if there are any free mailing list programs available on the Net. Here's one from the makers of the well-known industrial-strength creators of Listserv. The Free Edition is a freeware version of Listserv Lite, limited to a maximum of 10 mailing lists with up to 500 subscribers each. This version is free, as long as the licensee does not derive a profit from using the software. Be sure to read the usage policy.
- Pegasus Mail - One of the Net's all-time classic freeware products, Pegasus has a very strong following, and with good reason. It has tons of helpful features, including a spell checker, multiple signatures, checking of multiple mailboxes, etc. However, Pegasus does suffer from a few drawbacks. We find its interface a little clunky and its cut & paste capabilities are limited. If you download Pegasus, then be sure to check out the Guide to Pegasus Mail Add-ons, which is a good collection of enhancement programs for this E-mail client.
- SchizoSigz! - This is a handy E-mail signature generator that works with any E-mail program that utilizes ASCII based signature files. SchizoSigz! takes a header file, footer file, and a file filled with quotes, taglines, or whatever, and generates an E-mail signature file at a specified interval. It runs from the Win 95/NT task bar.
- WorldFlash News Ticker - This useful free program delivers lots of information to your desktop, including news headlines, stock quotes, and weather data. It can also check for your incoming E-mail (POP3 compatible only) and display E-mail headers in a scrolling window. (The install program is 1.2 megs in size and is for Win 95 and NT only).
- E-mail Remover - A free program that helps you avoid having to download unwanted E-mail and spam over your Net connection. It lets you preview mail headers and delete unwanted E-mail right away (without having to download the E-mail first). Helpful!
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