by John G. Nozum
 
All programs should run ok on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000.
Being without these programs is like being without SOS pads in the kitchen!
IrfanView 3.25                       
A small, but GOOD picture viewer.  This is probably
                                               
the best available for Windows 9x and probably
                                               
Windows 2000/NT/Me.  Latest version is available on
                                               
http://www.irfanview.com.
MIDI
Plus
1.55b                   
A nice MIDI file player that also handles MP3's and
                                               
can run in single-file mode or in jukebox mode.  Latest
                                               
version is available on http://www.hivolos.com.cy/midiplus/.
WinZIP 7.0                           
A nice Windows-based ZIP and UNZIP utility.  Latest
                                              
version is available on http://www.winzip.com.