Finding Free Software Download Sites
by Jo Ring
Free Software Download Sites
You may find that most software is expensive and stuffed. Luckily, these days we have an option to use free software. According to Wikipedia, free software is software that can be used, modified and studied without limitation, and which can be copied and redistributed in modified or unmodified form either without restriction, or with minimal restrictions only to ensure that further recipients can also do these things and that manufacturers of consumer-facing hardware allow user modifications to their hardware. This software is available gratis (free of charge) in most cases. Free software typically does one task and does it with precision and elegance.
When it comes to free software, the internet will be your perfect companion. If you search on the internet you will find many sites are available for software download. You can freely download software for your PC, iPod, laptop and even for your business such as free tax software or free budget software.
However, before you download your software it’s better to protect yourself from malware or virus since not all of the free software download sites are trustable. You must be aware on the fact that someone may give a freeware for a certain purpose. Below are some of popular and reputable free software download sites to consider.
- CNET download
Updated daily, providing the most popular, newest, and best software to download for free.
- Tucows
The original software download site, Tucows.com, earned its name early on for being the first to provide software on a “freeware” or “shareware” basis. Many mirror sites around the world for faster downloads.
- Microsoft
Offering a variety of beta software, web browsers and viewers, web publishing tools, product add-ons, updates and trial versions. Visit the site if you are looking for software for your computer.
- ZDNet downloads
This site offers freeware, shareware and demo downloads updated daily. You can also check out their small business page.
- Jumbo Archive
Business applications, games, utilities, multimedia and lots more are available to download.
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