Network Tools
With a logo that resembles a purple version of a certain urban-dwelling bird, the Pidgin messaging client is a great find amidst all of the sometimes bland options in this area. Pidgin 2.0 allows visitors the ability to streamline different messaging services into one device, and it works with services offered by Yahoo!, MSN, and Google Talk (among others). As with most other programs, visitors can transfer files, check their spelling, and engage in tabbed conversations. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP. [KMG]
If you have taken hundreds (or thousands), of digital photos as of late, you will want to take a look at this latest version of PhpWebGallery. Visitors can place their photographs online with this application, and also filter their collection by tags, start a slideshow, and even let users subscribe to an RSS feed to get the latest images. The program comes with good documentation, and visitors should also check out their wiki and their various forums. This version is compatible with all computers. [KMG]
