| When I need a some new software to say, modify or create gifs, or whatever. I will surf the Web and download several Shareware or Freeware programs that look like they might meet my needs. Then I will try them out and see which ones are the best for me. I look for stability, price and features. In other words the best value for your buck. These are a collection of Freeware and Shareware programs which I have found handy. These prices are old but I can not be bothered to keep them updated, when companies change hands with the wind and prices and versions changing. Your best bet is to visit the manufacturers sites for the latest and the greatest of there software. That is why I stopped providing other peoples software downloads except for a few small programs. I cound not devote the time needed to keep them updated. So here are links to most of the Software providers sites. |
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AxMan is a file chopping utility. Ever want to give a file to someone but it is more than you can get on a 3.5" disk. This program can chop the file to fit as many disks as needed. It can include a small Axman restore executable so if the recpient does not have Axman they can still reassemble the file. This program is available as Shareware. |
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Winzip is one of the best zip utilities. It can be used to compress and extract compressed files. If the zip file has an install executable Winzip can install the program and delete the temporary files left behind by the install. You can read text. This is a must have program ! This is no Time Limit Shareware with a Nag Screen. |
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Desktop Themes is the solution to controlling your desktop themes if you don't have the Plus for Windows. It allows you to create themes and package them for distribution. Works with Plus themes. Can help create and install startup and shutdown screens. Can set Random theme at startup and edit any part of the theme from fonts to window colours, Cursors and Icons to system sounds etc. A desktop frill well worth the price. This program is Shareware. |
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| Startup Launcher will detect what programs are starting up on bootup and how they are starting. Good if your system is being bogged down by unnecessary applications running in the back ground. The program is quick and can be accessed through Windows Control Panel. It allows you to find them and the program gives you control over what programs you will allow to start up. The changes are reversible. Shareware 30 days or 30 uses, whichever is greater. |
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| Rename is good for renaming a large batch of files. You can give them sequential numbers instead allowing for easier file management. Since this is Freeware which can be freely distributed you can download it from this site. |
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| Atom Time is a nice little utility which will hook up to an Atomic Clock on the Internet and compare your computers clock to the Atomic Clock. Atom Time can then make the changes so the clocks match. Can also be set to automatically check the time at specified intervals. This program is Nag Screen Shareware. Some features will stop working after a time. |
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COA 32 is a good utility for moving files and folders around your hard drives with out reinstalling. Or for when the addition of some hardware changes your drive labels. COA will search your system looking for references to the moved program in ini files, shortcuts, registry and program groups. Then it will make the changes for you. Visit this link and search for 'COA 32' |
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This is a Large site with just about every thing you could need in software. They have several download sites around the world for faster downloading. There is also some Freeware here. |
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Tons of Freeware here. There are a lot of mirror sites for Nonags providing you with faster service. |
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A wide variety of free stuff here. |
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Over 300,000 Shareware and freeware programs |
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Plenty of Freebies here too. |
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Loads of freeware |
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Shareware and Freeware downloads |
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Shareware and Freeware for Windows 95/98, Windows NT and Linux. |
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linux and windows freeware |
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250+ windows 3.1 and Dos Freeware programs. |
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A variety of windows 3.1 Freeware programs. |
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Plenty of Windows 3.1 software here. This is a Freeware site. |
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Win 3.1 internet, mail, utilities, desktop, apps and games.Freeware Site |
| Download the Red Hat Linux operating system for free here as well as loads of Linux applications. Thats right a FREE operating system. Not as simple as Windows but worth learning. | |
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Linux Shareware and Freeware |
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Linux Shareware and Free programs |
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Linux, just a few programs here. |
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Windows and Linux Freeware |
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Linux and Windows Freeware |
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Boot disks for most operating systems. These are a must have if you are trying to start up a empty computer. Also some good links for drivers, patches ect. |
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This site is an excellent source for those hard to find drivers. It is free but you have to join. |
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Plenty of patches here for just about any game you might have. |
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A good source for drivers and tech support. |