Software Categories

Internet Applications (E-mail and Web) @ the Physics Department

 

The software in this category contains applications that are used or are useful while browsing the Internet. Please keep in mind that most of this software is completely FREE, and can be used by anyone in the world for free, unless otherwise noted. Each application contains a brief bit of information on its key features, and also contains a direct download link for you convenience.

 

Web Browsers

• Mozilla Firefox: Why should I use Firefox? | Download

• Features Include:

• Tabbed Browsing

• Pop-Up Blocking

• Advanced Security Features

• Automatic Updates

• Features Include:

• License Type: Free/Open Source

• Platform(s): Windows, Linux, OS X

• SeaMonkey: (An updated version of the original Mozilla Suite) | Download

• Features Include:

• Tabbed Browsing

• Pop-Up Blocking

• E-mail Client Included

• Basic Web Editing via the included Composer function

• Strong Security Features

• License Type: Free/Open Source

• Platform(s): Windows, Linux, OS X

E-mail Clients

• Mozilla Thunderbird: Download

• Features Include:

• Check Multiple E-mail Accounts

• Advanced Spam and Junk Mail Filtering

• Advanced Security Features

• Automatic Updates

• License Type: Free/Open Source

• Platform(s): Windows, Linux, OS X

• SeaMonkey: (An updated version of the original Mozilla Suite) | Download

• Features Include:

• Tabbed Browsing

• Pop-Up Blocking

• E-mail Client Included

• Basic Web Editing via the included Composer function

• Strong Security Features

• License Type: Free/Open Source

• Platform(s): Windows, Linux, OS X

Note: While much of the software contained in these pages is for the Windows Operating System, there are some programs that are useable on multiple platforms. Any piece of software listed should only be considered compatible with Windows, unless otherwise noted.