Free Software Download Sites
The best free software download sites offera mix of paid, trial and free software. Only limited download options are available from an exclusively free software site. So check below for a list of download sites that offer a comprehensive selection of titles. You will generally find an option at the top of the page that lets you search for software under different licenses.
Example: choose a license …shareware, freeware, open source, paid, all licenses…
Be aware that some freeware is given away specifically to build a user base; once this freeware is fully developed it becomes paid software. The free software you download becomes dated over time and because you enjoy using it, you don’t mind paying for the up-to-date commercial version. It is a smart alternative to the “shareware” concept – and everybody wins.
If you are looking for software that will always stay free, look for sites with “open source” type 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).
Download.com 
Among our favorite sites for software downloads is CNet’s Download.com
Download.com is strong in the three r’s: reviews, ratings and recommendations. Apart from a comprehensive collection of paid software titles they offer a good selection free software and shareware ready to download.
antivirussoftware-free.com
Highly recommended: Safe, up-to-date and reliable free antivirus software reviews and links.
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Tucows.com 
Tucows.com is a large software download site characterized by its easy navigation and clear layout. It gives an editorial rating (in cows!) for all software and its clear topic titles and rich graphics make finding the download you want a breeze. We give it five cows….
ZDNet.com 
ZDNet‘s Software Directory is the Web’s largest library of software downloads. Covering software downloads for Windows, Mac, andMobile systems.
Topdownloads.net 
Topdownloads.net is a good no-frills source for free music files, games, desktop themes, screen savers and computer software. At ten years old, it is one of the earliest free software download sites on the net.