For .zip files ( files or directories that are 'zipped' up / compressed) you need to have WINZIP on your system in order to 'extract' the files at your end - download here for free
.pdf files, a popular download file format on countless websites, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view them - download here for free
Real produce software for video/audio streaming on the web - download the free version here
Flash Player by Macromedia, allows you to view websites which incorporate Flash movies, or are comprised totally of Flash. download free player here (219k) - (also Shockwave player available from the same site - larger file size)
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