PAD is a new submission standard for programmers to present their software information to software publishers and journalists. but PAD is much more functional. The PADbased_UpdateChecker scrutinizes all PAD-based programs for the latest updates and can be compaired with harddisc versions. If an update exists it can be downloaded with one mouseclick only. The user may include any PAD-based program to the list or remove unwanted entries.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 2000-09-12
• Size: 98 Kb
• Cost: Free

PADMan gives access to an extensive free- and shareware library with descriptions, program information, screenshots and downloads. Actual data from the internet resulting in the latest programm versions and a permanently growing library. The layout can be filtered, formatted, printed and reworked with MS-Word. Include an offline reader to save costs and the possibility to publish own libraries. Engl., German, installation free.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English, German
• Release: 2000-10-27
• Size: 457 Kb
• Cost: Free

PAD files allow software developers to submit program information to participating sites without the need of filling in lengthy forms. The finished PAD file is in a predetermined XML format which can be easily read by participating software sites, automatically keeping their archives always up to date. PadEditor by BB is a tiny application which produces fully functional ver 2.0 PAD files. Also download the full source code to see how it works.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 2004-10-11
• Size: 107 Kb
• Cost: Free