SAR Oriented

Link	Explanation
Clue Manager	Clue Manager is a Windows XP program geared towards Search and Rescue. It is designed to keep track of the clues found during a search. Read the Clue Manager installation instructions.
GEOTRANS	GEOTRANS (Geographic Translator) is an application program which allows you to easily convert geographic coordinates among a wide variety of coordinate systems, map projections, and datums. GEOTRANS runs on Microsoft Windows (95, 98, NT, 2000, XP) and UNIX Motif environments.
ICS-SAR	ICS-SAR is a Windows XP program geared towards Search and Rescue. It is designed to assist in the understanding and implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) before and during SAR incidents. Read the ICS-SAR installation instructions.
SAR T-Cards	SAR T-Cards is a Windows XP program designed to help the unit responsible for tracking resources during an incident to do so in an organized and efficient manner. The program attempts to mimic the standard ICS physical T-Cards. Although SAR T-Cards is aimed at Search And Rescue incidents it can be used in any incident, large or small. Read the SAR T-Cards installation instructions.
Win CASIE III	Win CASIE III is a Windows XP program designed to help manage both small- and large-scale searches.

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Other

Link	Explanation
7 Zip	7 Zip is a Windows utility that allows you to zip and unzip files.
ArsClip	ArsClip is a utility for the Windows clipboard. ArsClip monitors the clipboard and keeps track of the entries. Press a configurable hotkey and select an item (or items) to quickly paste into a program. See also Clipx and Clipomatic.
Everything	Everything is a search engine that locates files and folders by name instantly for Windows. Unlike Windows search, Everything initially displays every file and folder on your computer. You type in a search filter to limit which files and folders are displayed.
Excel viewer	This allows you to view Excel files.
FileZilla	FileZilla is an FTP program for file uploading and downloading to and from your FTP site, server, or host. (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)
hjsplit	hjsplit is a multi-platform file splitter. If you want to attach a document to an email, then there are file-size restrictions. For example, with Gmail, you can send and receive messages up to 25 megabytes (MB) in size. This program allows you to split large documents into smaller ones, and then email them separately. The recipient can then reconstitute the original file from its parts using hjsplit.
KwikNote	KwikNote is a Windows XP program that allows you to create notes while working on other projects. It is designed to replace the pencil and pad frequently found beside computers for jotting down reminder notes. Read the KwikNote installation instructions and the help file.
Open Office	Open Office is a leading office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. Although it offers a high degree of compatibility with commercial office software, this article points out some of the differences between Open Office and MS Office. (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)
PDF viewer	This Adobe Reader allows you to view PDF files. See also Foxit Reader and PDF-XChange Viewer.
PowerPoint viewer	This allows you to view PowerPoint files.
SysRestorePoint	This is a small Windows utility that allows you to create a System Restore Point with no user intervention. It can be configured to create a System Restore Point every time your system starts.
xplorer2 lite	This is an efficient and portable alternative to Windows Explorer. The free version is for private (home) or academic (school & university) use.