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January 08, 2002

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January 8, 2002



Greetings from Download.com!
We're barely into 2002, and we've already seen some great software releases: a new version of Internet server mainstay Apache, more Windows XP add-ons, and the hotly anticipated new addition to the MechWarrior game series. And this is just the beginning! Buckle up--it looks like we're going to pick up speed from here.

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This Week's Top Ten Downloads
KaZaa Media Desktop lost the No. 2 spot in the Top 10 list to ICQ, while iMesh stormed up the list a whopping four places to No. 6.

Most Popular Titles
Week ending January 6
Last
Week
Weeks
on Chart
Downloads
This Week
1 MusicCity Morpheus 1 36 1,451,950
2 ICQ 2001b 3 224 1,008,566
3 KaZaA Media Desktop 2 41 759,991
4 WinZip 4 273 591,634
5 DivX Player and DivX Codec 5 12 488,305
6 iMesh 10 89 417,210
7 Download Accelerator 6 108 245,850
8 ZoneAlarm 7 62 223,644
9 IncrediMail Xe 8 52 218,653
10 LimeWire 9 43 162,687

This Week's Top Movers

Are these the Top 10s of tomorrow? Here are some of the fastest-rising downloads on our Most Popular list.

Top Movers The Rundown
1 FlashGet This file-splitting utility screams up the charts to No. 30 after debuting at No. 40 last week.
2 Shockwave and Flash Player ActiveX Controls More "flashing" on the Top Movers list as this browser plug-in jumps nine spots to No. 38.
3 WS_FTP LE This free file-transfer app got a bump this week, moving from No. 49 to No. 40.
4 Ad-aware Possibly helped by a gaggle of holiday PCs, this privacy tool moves up six slots to No. 12.
5 Adobe Acrobat Reader This indispensable plug-in got a boost from a recent update and jumps six to No. 14.
6 WebFerret Scurrying (we know, but we had to) up the chart six spots is the fuzziest search tool on Download.com.

Want more? See our Top 50 downloads.

Picks of the Week

In Audio

Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP 2001
License: Free
File size: 172K
Minimum requirements: Windows XP


Want to further expand the multimedia functionality of XP? Take a look at this bonus pack that features audio utilities, visualizations, skins, sound effects, and much more. The bonus pack features tools such as Plus! MP3 Audio Converter LE, Windows Movie Maker Creativity Kit, futuristic media skins, and more.

In Multimedia & Design

PolyView 3.65
License: Shareware ($25)
File size: 2MB
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT 4.0


If you need a little help with your graphics, take PolyView for a test-drive. This full-featured image viewer and file conversion and printing utility is designed to help with all stages of the design process. Version 3.65 offers new commands, bug fixes, and expanded format support.

In Web Authoring

Apache (Windows) 1.3.22
License: Free
File size: 50K
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000


Web hosts rejoice! The new version of everyone's favorite server software has arrived. Used by more than half the sites online today--according to industry sources--Apache is fast, modular, and, best of all, free. Apache now features improved security and crucial support for Windows NT/2000 operating systems.

In Home & Desktop

New Year's Resolution Collection

If you've been waiting for the new year to make changes in your life, it's time to get busy! This download collection will help you get on track at the gym, stop smoking, organize your thoughts, and more.

In Games

MechWarrior 4: Black Knight
License: Demo
File size: 98.7MB
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP


Take command of five new 'Mechs and deliver some payback for all the injustices you've been dealt with this hot new expansion for Mech Warrior. Play as a team or go it alone in the multiplayer-only trial that features 'Mechs that include the new Ryoken and Sunder, along with the "jack of all trades" Bushwacker, the deadly Mad Cat Mark II, and the fearsome Atlas. Warriors, come out to play.

Overheard on Download.com
Here are some user comments about a popular file-sharing app:

"I was amazed"

"Difficult to navigate/understand Web page"

"Good, Fast, and Free"

"Doesn't provide enough options"

"Those looking for good quality need apply"

"Nothing compares"

So what's the name of this mystery download? Click here to find out.


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