[WEB4LIB]

[Shirl Kennedy]

I notice PopAway is a "30-day trial" item.  Freeware alternative is On
Track, which can be downloaded from http://www.intercantech.com/ontrack.htm
.  Have installed it on several machines that I use, and have recommended it
to at least a dozen other folks.

Shirl Kennedy
Internet Waves columnist
Information Today
Best Bet Internet
http://www.ala.org/editions/openstacks/bestbet/index.html
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0838907121/002-7078322-4994460

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Date: Thursday, October 29, 1998 3:48 PM
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>Subject: Annoyed with those little popup windows ?
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>This is from PC World's hsareware e-newsletter:
>The last line of the description might also prove worthwhile in controling
>windows in patron workstations.
>I haven't tried this so I don't know how well it works but I thought some
>might be interested in acquiring this accessory.
>PopAway
>Shut down those annoying pop-ups, advertisements, and banners once and
>for all. PopAway automatically destroys any new window that tries to
>open, but you maintain complete control over how many windows you
>will--and will not--allow open at any time.
>
>http://www.pcworld.com/r/shw/1%2C2087%2C5558%2C00.html
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