First posted May 31, 1998 Reorginized Feb 3, 2008 Last update Feb 3, 2008
You will not find any links here to pornographic sites. While I enjoy looking at porn as much as the next guy, that is not the image I want portrayed on CowboyFrank.net.
Software I Use And Recommend
IrfanViewThe most powerful and FAST free graphics viewer anywhere. I've tried just about all free viewers there are and I keep coming back to this program. It will read more than 60 file types and is incredibly fast and simple to use. Make sure you investigate all the shortcut keys shown in the menus.
ThumbnailerThe program I use that generates all my galleries. A very sophisticated and very powerful application. You can use the templets that are included or write complex ones to build entire websites automatically. I run this program once and an entire gallery is generated. The only thing I have to do is create the index link and title the page.
Real VNCRemote control software for managing computers across a network or the Internet. Easy to use and reasonably secure, a terrific program and simpler than Windows XP remote assist.
Password CorralA donation-ware (if you like it a donation is appreciated) password management program. Very secure and flexible.
HomeSiteOriginally created by Ray Bradbury as a shareware program this is the program of choice for those who write in pure HTML. This application is open almost all the time on my computer.
TopStyleMy web page Style Sheets Editor. Developed by Ray Bradbury, the original creator of HomeSite. Easy to use and a light freeware version is also available.
Crossword ExpressThe program that generates my crossword puzzle. It only costs $35 and you can generate as many puzzles as you want for the Internet or printing. Comes with a massive dictionary and you can create your own dictionaries for specialty puzzles like mine.
Apache Web ServerThe web server of choice for most of the Internet. It is free, but unless you are well versed in web servers, it's quite difficult to configure. Not reccommended for the beginner.
Xitami Web Server(Imatix spelled backward) an easy web server to set up and configure. However, there are some problems with stability under Windows 2000. I had to give it up and go with Apache, but it is very good for the beginner and runs very well under Windows 98. It is also free.
Other Sites I Just Happen To Like
K-9 CiscoA personal site of a Policeman in rural Georgia honoring his K-9 police dog who passed away in 2005. Marvelous site.
Shane Knight PhotographyBeautiful traditional photography, specialing in western and horse images. Requires Flash, high speed connection recomended.
Horse Lovers ConnectionA free dating service for horse people. Both straight and gay. I wouldn't normally include such a link but I believe this site is very well done, looks nice and seems to be friendly, clean, and honest.
Centennial Light BulbA very interesting site about what may be the longest burning light bulb in history. Located in Fire Station #6 Livermore, CA. the bulb was first lit in 1901 and, except for power failures and 2 moves, it has been burning continuously ever since.
Beaver Creek Guest RanchWhile I have never been to Beaver Creek, this dude and working ranch web site is excellent and enjoyable to browse through. They also have horse and cattle drives you can participate in.
Canadian Cowboytells us all about Cowboy Hats and how to take care of yours. An excellent page which is well worth exploring if you own and wear Cowboy Hats.
Homo Rodeo.comA website for guys going to gay rodeos to join up and have fun. Also includes some good galleries from gay rodeos across the country, they even posted some of my images which aren't available on my site.
