Newsreaders

Forte Free Agent 3.3.846

Forte Free Agent 3.3 (last free to try version with no limitations)

Forte Agent is a multi-server newsreader. Agent is also an excellent multiple POP and SMTP e-mail client. This high level of integration between Usenet news and POP e-mail separates Agent from all other communication products. Whether you are downloading binaries or responding to e-mail, Agent provides you with all the right features. Version 3.3 has multiple inbound (POP) e-mail accounts, multiple outbound (SMTP) servers, personas, SSL support, improvements to folder properties, and a database recovery tool.

OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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FastTrackNews 1.0

FastTrackNews is a free portable RSS feed reader and news aggregator.
The program reduces the time and effort needed to regularly check mass media websites for updates and can be used as news and blog browser. Once subscribed to a feed, FastTrackNews is able to check for new content at user-determined intervals and retrieve the update.
You can easily organize news channels in a fully customizable tree structure and browse actual news articles using built-in or external webbrowser.
FastTrackNews uses a web feed to retrieve syndicated news given in XML-based formats (Atom, RSS, etc.), rapidly downloads news articles from various web sources in background and displays them in comfortable customizable views.
The program supports password protected feeds, has the ability to expire news items so they get deleted after a certain amount of days. The RSS content is sometimes described as being "pulled" to the subscriber, as opposed to "pushed" with mailing list or Internet Messaging. Unlike recipients of some "pushed" information, the RSS Reader user can easily unsubscribe from a feed.
FastTrackNews is simple and easy to use, offers a no-nonsense Outlook Express-like user interface. With FastTrackNews you will be keep informed about the most recent news.
The program is free, does not require installation, occupies far less space on HD/RAM than other similar paid programs, does not contain any annoying ad banners.

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FeedReader

Feedreader is the most robust, highly-functional personal aggregation solution on the market today. It dynamically reads, collects, and organizes syndicated Web content, and seamlessly delivers it directly to user desktops. With Feedreader, you have instant, convenient access to the up-to-the-minute news you need, without information overload.

Feedreader automatically downloads updates from your favorite Web sites. So, it eliminates the need for you to constantly monitor multiple Web pages, while allowing you to immediately identify and retrieve new articles - no matter how long you’ve been away from your desk.

Feedreader provides cutting-edge features in an intuitive, user-friendly environment. Even non-technical users can view comprehensive, consolidated information from across the Internet - faster and easier than ever before.

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Abilon 2.5.3.196 (last freeware version)

Abilon displays headlines from RSS (Rich Site Summary - Really Simple Syndication) Channels in an easy to read format. It is small, fast, and free. Adding new channels is as simple as right-clicking and entering the address of the feed.

An RSS aggregator gives you all of the top headlines at a glance, without having to re-visit each site. The more sites you would normally visit, the greater your time savings wiil be. For heavy internet users the time savings are significant. For those who just want to stay informed, you can't beat the convenience.

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Super Simple RSS

Free RSS syndication software!

Features:

- Create and Manage RSS 2.0 files
- Simplify the process of RSS file creation
- Easily manipulate RSS files created
- Super Simple!

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