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August 10, 2007 | Volume 14, Number 30
The Scout Report

Network Tools

SlimBrowser 4.10

http://www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/

There are many web browsers out there, but SlimBrowser 4.10 has some defining features that warrant a look. This latest version has the ability to render RSS feeds into readable web pages and visitors can also customize the appearance of the browser with over 100 unique skins. Additionally, this version also includes online translation capabilities and a form filler. SlimBrowser 4.10 is compatible with computers running Windows 95 and above. [KMG]



VLC Media Player 0.8.6c

http://www.videolan.org/

Some media players play just a few formats, but VLC Media Player 0.8.6c an handle just about any format. The player supports more common formats (such as mp3’s and DivX) and a number of less common media formats. Some users will also find VLC’s ability to function as a streaming media server to be tremendously useful. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 95 and above or Mac OS X and above. [KMG]



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