Download Free Software

Software available for download is a mix of paid, trial and free software. Limited downloads are available from exclusively free software sites. We have compiled a list of download sites that offer a large selection of titles. Generally you'll find an selection boxat the top of the page that lets you specify software under different licenses. Example: choose a license ... shareware freeware open source paid all licenses

It pays to note that some free software is initially given away specifically to build a user base; once this freeware is fully developed it becomes paid software. The free software version you download becomes obsolete over time and as you're enlying enjoy using it, you don't mind paying for the current commercial version. It is a smart alternative to "shareware" - and everybody wins. If you are looking for software that will always stay free, look for "open source" licenses. This software is written by a developer community who give their time freely. Examples of Open Source projects are the Linux Operating system, OpenOffice and Firefox (alternatives to with Microsoft Windows, Office and Explorer).