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Install now for out-of-the-box protection against identity theft hackers, Trojans, scripts and other unknown threats
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AOL Active Security Monitor is a quick and easy way to know if you’re truly protected from computer viruses, spyware, identify theft, network intrusions, and other serious security threats. AOL Active Security Monitor is a free diagnostic tool that continuously monitors your computer and gives you a consolidated view of your PC and home-network security. No AOL membership is required, and there are no limitations.
A security score (similar to a credit score) is determined by evaluating the status of the major components required to keep your PC and home network safe, including: Antivirus software, Antispyware software, Firewall, Wireless Security, Operating System, and Browser. For each vulnerability discovered, AOL Active Security Monitor provides you with quick fixes and recommendations to keep you safe.
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the Danish security company BullGuard announced it will offer its spam filter product as a free download. The BullGuard Spamfilter (download) integrates with Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail clients. It runs on Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.
The BullGuard product relies upon fellow users to identify spam; once e-mail is marked as spam, all other Spamfilter users will no longer receive that e-mail in their in-boxes. It will be available within the spam folder instead.
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An Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
Inkscape supports many advanced SVG features (markers, clones, alpha blending, etc.) and great care is taken in designing a streamlined interface. It is very easy to edit nodes, perform complex path operations, trace bitmaps and much more. We also aim to maintain a thriving user and developer community by using open, community-oriented development.
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The Open Clip Art Library (acronym OCAL) project aims to create a collection of vector clip art that are free content. The project was started in early 2004, and as of October 2007 it incorporates over 10000 images from over 500 artists, and offers the entire collection for free download.
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The images have all been dedicated to the public domain by their contributors. The images are in Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) format, often with thumbnails in Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format.
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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a freely distributed piece of software suitable for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring. It is a powerful piece of software with capabilities not found in any other free software product. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert-quality photo-retouching program, an online batch-processing system, a mass production image renderer, or an image-format converter.
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GIMP is modular, expandable, and extensible. It is designed to be augmented with plug-ins and extensions to do just about anything. The advanced scripting interface allows everything from the simplest task to the most complex image-manipulation procedures to be easily scripted.
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The Picture and Sound Show is a 32-bit screensaver for Windows that enables you to create your own slide shows from pictures and sounds on your computer. Each slide show has many customization options that control picture and sound order, picture position, transition effects, picture captions, and background patterns. There is no limit to the number of different slide shows that can be created, and the screensaver can automatically switch between slide shows at fixed intervals, or when the screensaver has been run a certain number of times. The Picture and Sound Show also can create customized screensavers for you to either use on your computer or to send to family or friends. Version 3.1d includes unspecified updates.
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If you’re tired of people messing with your PC whenever you step away, it’s time to send them the right message. Don’t Touch My Computer Episode 2 is the fun-filled sequel to the initial DTMC screensaver. In addition to a stream of fun animations that play out, a lovable dog does a whole mess of tricks to occupy his time. When folks sit down at your computer and touch your mouse, watch out–it’s time for that cute pup to go to work. Version 1.22 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
