Free Software

Exercise caution when downloading anything from the internet. Do not download anything without an updated anti-virus software. You can get free antivirus software at the sources listed below. You can also use third party verification websites to review the validity and safety of a website.

Practically anything used on a computer is software. Since there are too many categories to list them all, only a select few were included.

Free Software (multiple categories)

Download.com

completelyfreesoftware.com (Not tested, but received a green check from Mcafee Site Advisor)

pcworld.com/downloads/downloads.html

giveawayoftheday.com

directory.fsf.org

coffeecup.com/freestuff

techsupportalert.com

tucows.com

gara.com/free-software

Free Operating System

Note: An operating system (Windows or MOS) is usually included when you buy a computer, however a free one can come in handy for those who build their own computers.

linux.org

ubuntu.com

Free Office Software

(word processor, spreadsheet, slide presentations)

openoffice.org

thinkfree.com - view a document without opening it in office.

Free Antivirus Software

free.avg.com (free.grisoft.com)

avast.com

avira.com

View the comparison of Free Antivirus Software from PCWorld.com

Free AntiSpyware

SpybotSearch & Destroy - safer-networking.org

Google Spyware Doctor - pack.google.com

Free Web Browsers

Firefox - mozilla.com

google.com/chrome

Free Email Client

Thunderbird - mozillamessaging.com

Free Screen Recording Software

camstudio.org

Free Drawing Software

(Like photoshop)

gimp.org

photoshop.com - Photoshop tools online

Free Photo Editing Software

(see also Free Drawing Software above)

hugin.sourceforge.net - combine photographs to make a panoramic photo

Free Mobile Phone Software

See the Mobile Phone Downloads page

Free Software from Google

pack.google.com

Free Tax Software

taxact.com

See the Financial Freebies page

Free Budgeting Software

See the Financial Freebies page

mint.com

wesabe.com

Free Video Games

See the Free Video Games page

Free Sound Editor

Audacity - audacity.sourceforge.net

Free Video Editor & Burn-to-DVD

Mediacoder - mediacoder.sourceforge.net

motionbox.com

dvdflick.net

Free PDF Software, Free Acrobat Software

Adobe.com - Free adobe reader, free flash player, free adobe air, free shockwave player

primopdf.com - free PDF converter, convert any file into PDF with no ads or watermarks

pdfescape.com - free PDF editor with no ads or watermarks. No download required, work online.

convertpdftoword.net - convert PDFs into Word documents, use entirely online, no download required except the word document itself.

mergepdf.net - merge multiple PDF documents into one document. Use entirely online, no download required. Maximum number of input files is 10. Maximum individual file size is 5 mb.

Freeware (Free to download for personal use)

dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Freeware

Opensource Software (not in Public Domain)

See the Creative Commons Resources Directory

Sourceforge.net

opensource.org

Public Domain Software

See the Public Domain Resources Directory

Retrieve Deleted Files

pandorarecovery.com

Organized Your Books, Music & DVDs

getlibra.com

3D Modeling Software

sketchup.com - great for professionals in architecture, film and gaming. Also good for home remodeling.
blender.org

Integrated Development Environment
(where creators can make games mobile tools and other applications)

netbeans.com

Free Insurance Claims Software

• ClaimSoftware.org - Claim software is a non-profit software development venture that is dedicated to providing the best software for for property damage claims insurance adjusters. We invite all to download out suite of claims software free of charge. (Not tested by ActuallyFree.info, but has a good report with SiteAdvisor.com)

See also:
http://www.liveslick.com/2007/09/08/top-10-freeware-software-nobody-knows-about-but-should/