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NetLoad is a smart file transfer protocol (FTP) application for Windows 95, NT 3.51 and
NT 4.0. What makes it special is the ability to program automatic and timed updates to
your Web site(s). You can get it to load a file at a certain time, once or as many times
as you wish. You can download a free copy from the Web site.
World Wide Web: http://www.netload.com
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American readers who use long distance telephone services will be able to check they
are getting the best deal for their money at a new section on the Telecommunications
Research and Action Center Web site. The WebPricer application presents the rates of five
of the largest long distance companies for specific calls the visitor makes. TRACs
Web site also provides consumers with valuable, money-saving tips on such subjects as
"slamming," prepaid calling cards, and dial-around numbers.
World Wide Web: http://www.trac.org
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Search Engine Watch is the new name, and design, for "A Webmasters Guide To
Search Engines." The new site includes additional material on how search engines rank
Web pages, how long youll have to wait for a listing after submission, how
frequently the search engine updates its database, and more. You can also find out how to
detect robot visits at your site.
World Wide Web: http://searchenginewatch.com
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The InfoSpace service, which has some great resources available, has added white and
yellow pages directories for Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands and United Kingdom. The
four directories add listings for 100-million residents of these major European nations to
the database available.
World Wide Web: http://www.infospace.com
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