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Windows 10, 8, and 7

Here is some software you might need for Windows systems.

  • Download FireFox Installer [313K PE32 EXE] (updated 1/16/2019, runs on 32-bit or 64-bit systems, 10, 8 and 7).
    Internet Web Browser Installer. The full installation requires about 60MB to download. Internet web browser for Microsoft Windows computers. You can visit the official web site for documentation and support at the FireFox page at the Mozilla Foundation.
  • Download Thunderbird 60.4.0 Full Installer [30MB EXE] (updated 1/16/2019, runs on 32-bit and 64-bit systems, Windows 10, 8 and 7).
    Internet Email Client. Alternative email program to Outlook Express for Microsoft Windows computers. You can visit the official web site for documentation and support at the Thunderbird product page at the Mozilla Foundation. After installing Thunderbird, use the Mozilla Thunderbird Email Setup Instructions to set up email.
  • Download Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 or 10 from Adobe. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is an application for viewing PDF documents.
  • Download Putty 0.79 32bit installer [3.3M 32bit MSI] (updated 9/8/2023) or Putty 0.79 64bit installer [2.9M 64bit MSI] (updated 9/8/2023). An older version is also available Putty 0.73 Installer [2.9M 32bit MSI] (updated 12/22/2019).
    Windows implementation of the Secure Shell and other tools. Check puttyssh.org for the latest version and documentation. This program establishes encrypted terminal sessions with remote hosts. It may be used to securely access SVPAL's menu system. You should verify the SSH Fingerprint on your first connection to SVPAL.

Mac OS X

This is a short list of software that may enhance your Internet experience with SVPAL. You may download the Mozilla Firefox for web browsing and Mozilla Thunderbird for email.

Windows Vista, and XP

Here is some software you might need for older Windows systems.

  • Download FireFox 52.9 ESR Full Installer [43M EXE] (updated 1/16/2019, runs on 32-bit or 64-bit systems, Windows Vista, and XP).
    This is the last version of Firefox for these old unsupported platforms.
    Internet Web Browser Installer. The full installation requires about 42MB to download. Web browser for Microsoft Windows computers. This is an Extended Service Release (ESR) version so only fixes are included in updates, no new/enhanced features. You can visit the official web site for documentation and support at the FireFox page at the Mozilla Foundation.
  • Download Thunderbird 60.4.0 [30MB PE EXE] (updated 1/16/2019, runs on 32-bit and 64-bit systems, Windows XP and Vista). This is an old version that should automaticaly update to the latest version. This is a workaround for install problems with older versions of Windows.
    Email client software for Microsoft Windows computers. You can visit the official web site for documentation and support at the Thunderbird product page at the Mozilla Foundation. After installing Thunderbird, use the Mozilla Thunderbird Email Setup Instructions to set up email.
  • Download Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 or 10 from Adobe. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is an application for viewing PDF documents.
  • Download Putty 0.79 32bit installer [2.9M 32bit MSI] (updated 9/8/2023) or Putty 0.79 64bit installer [2.9M 64bit MSI] (updated 9/8/2023). An older version is also available Putty 0.73 Installer [2.9M 32bit MSI] (updated 12/22/2019).
    Windows implementation of the Secure Shell and other tools. Check puttyssh.org for the latest version and documentation. This program establishes encrypted terminal sessions with remote hosts. It may be used to securely access SVPAL's menu system. You should verify the SSH Fingerprint on your first connection to SVPAL.

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