Recommended List of Free Software on Windows
Updated in Oct 2008
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Appendix. Online resources to find more free software
1. General
- CNet download.com: comprehensive downloads! Abundant user reviews and ratings! Nice site! Don't know where to start? Here is a starter kit for Windows.
- snapfiles.com: a site with many tested software to download. Check out the top 100 freeware list.
- 100-downloads.com: over 500 free software for Windows XP and Vista.
- SourceForge: The largest hosting site for open source projects! It is not just for users, but also for developers.
2. Specific software set from notable organizations
- Mozilla: the famous Mozilla group -- find more besides FireFox!
- Microsoft express: free developmental tools from Microsoft.
- Windows Sysinternals: these utilities help you manage, troubleshoot and diagnose Windows systems and applications - from Microsoft.
- PowerToys for Windows: PowerToys are for Windows XP - from Microsoft.
- Apache: tons of open source tools (for professionals)
- Oracle Technology Network: all Oracle software for download, for free! Of course they are only for developmental use, not production use.
3. Others
- "Ultimate" List of Free Windows Software from Microsoft: a personal collection.