Free Shareware Download Sites

Business Software Links
Software solutions for your small business

THE following is a list of over 40 sites on the World Wide Web where you can download Freeware or Shareware for your computer. These sites offer the best money can't buy. 

1. CGI-Resources
   Great CGI scripts for webmasters. Survey scripts, web traffic analyzers, WWWboards and more!

2. Nonags
   Great shareware and freeware. Like the name says, software here doesn't nag you to make a purchase. Closest you can get to free shareware.

3. CNET's Download.com
   Download the most popular, newest, and best software for free - updated daily.

4. ZDNet's Software Library
   Offers shareware, freeware and demo downloads updated daily. Reviews top rated shareware. Also worth checking out is their small business page.

5. Jumbo Archive
   The Jumbo Archive has business applications, games, utilities, multimedia and lots more. Over 93,000 shareware and freeware titles. Highly recommend surfing.

6. Filez 
   Search page with an index of over 60 million files and all the popular corporate and shareware sites.

7. CGI Resource Index 
   Over 2634 CGI related resources listed. Great for developing your website: counters, access statistics, wwwboards, survey scripts and more.  

8. DaveCentral Shareware Archivel 
   Linux and windows software. Dave features a friendly interface and overall the site is faster and easier to navigate than the bigger sites.  

9. Shareware.com 
   Shareware.com is one of the most important shareware web sites period. Over 250,000 software files hosted by c|net. A nice complement to c/net's download.com. More comprehensive.

10. File Pile 
    FilePile is the world's largest indexed collection of shareware and freeware files, with over 1 million files in its collection. If you need drivers, applications, games or pictures, you'll find what you need here!

11. Microsoft
    Microsoft offers a variety of beta software, web browsers & viewers, web publishing tools, product add-ons, updates & trail versions. Bookmark this site. It is well worth a look every now and then.

12. File Mine
    Over 100,000 searchable files. Build a personal download list that's saved for your next visit. Features Win, Mac, DOS, Unix, Amiga, Atari, OS/2.

13. SBA's Business Shareware Library
    Contains 537 shareware, freeware and public domain programs to help you start, finance, or expand your business. Although many of the files contained in this shareware library are a little outdated, there are many excellent finds. This site also contains numerous .txt files such as "Pricing Your Products," "Management Issues for the Growing Business" and "Human Resources Management."

14. SharePaper
    Reviews the best shareware... you can download! Check out their TOP 20 business software reviews for top downloads.

15. Galt Shareware Zone
    Unlike a lot of the large archives that bury visitors under thousands of files, Galt reviews and lists only the programs they consider to be the very best. They provide everything from basic information on downloading and unzipping files, to recommendations on the very best software from all over the Internet.

16. Pass the Shareware Please
    It's a software junkies dream URL. Refreshing, unique looking site.

17. TUCOWS
    Free software. Links to TOP 20 lists. Many mirror sites around the world for faster downloads.

18. Washington University FTP Archive
    Offers FREE Linux programs and more.

19. Rocketdownload.com
    Programs have screenshots, reviews and author info. All programs are on servers to assure fast, complete download. All new discussion groups!

20. SoftSeek
    The Source for Software - Shareware, Freeware and Evaluation Software.

21. Shareware Junkies.Com
    Shareware evaluations. They test the shareware for you.

22. Shareware Author indeX (SAX)
    Reference site for shareware homepages. Find over 1900 shareware homepages, 800 authors, reviews, downloads, order-forms.

23. Clicked Shareware Gallery
    Top shareware apps in all major categories; download for free what you need to survive on the net.

24. TUDOGS
    Free software and services reviewed and graded. Includes clipart, animation, webtools, games, windows, music, web design, education, and special recipes. Specializes in Gratis software.

25. SoftwareLibrary
    The main purpose of the Software Library is to provide a one stop source for the new user of the Internet. A way to find cost efficient, affordable and even free software to make their on-line easier.

26. Sarum Shareware Page
    Shareware & communications software. and freeware for Windows 95 and DOS.

27. UK Shareware
    UK & European top shareware downloads.

28. My Shareware Page
    Carries shareware and freeware for Windows 95 and NT. 

29. Queen's University MAC Archive
    A well organized and easy to use download site sponsored by the institution. (Especially good for MAC utility programs).

30. SoftLock SoftShop
    Shareware and other assorted goodies. Online shop for electronically distributed software and books using the unique SoftLock system.

31. Sander's KeyScreen Previewer
    Preview and download more than 1200 key screen shots of shareware and freeware.

32. OS/2 Shareware Collection
    Some OS/2 Warp optimized applications and system utilities.

33. Software Labs
    Every Program thoroughly tested, fully functional, easily installed, technical support, screen shots and more! Shareware library.

34. IDG Books "Free & Downloadable"
    From the creators of the Dummie(R) series, this site contains a collection of odd knick-knacks.

35. RSL Skytouch Software Vault
    An extensive Macintosh shareware/freeware site for utilities on the Web.

36. Intuit Inc.
    QuickBooks and QuickBooks Pro Accounting Software are popular accounting software solutions. Check out Intuit for any new test drive offers. Worth a peek. 

37. WiNDeX - The Windows Index
    FREE SOFTWARE! The best shareware and FREEWARE archive on the net. Themes, fonts, Winsock, games, & more... 

38. Silicon Alley
    Idiosyncratic shareware & freeware for PCs. Also, math & physics FAQs and help for HTML authors.
    

39. SoftBear Shareware
    Shareware, Freeware, Screen Savers, and Contests!

40. Shareware from AMC Software
    Netware, Shareware and Freeware utilities.

41. OnTop
    Shareware & Freeware for Windows 95.

42. Download.Net
    From classic arcade games, to the latest games. Also a comprehensive Winsock section, desktop application section and internet utilities.

43. Software Site
    A comprehensive listing of shareware for PCs. Includes descriptions, reviews, screen-dumps, and shareware library. 

44. MacUtilities Page
    Unique MAC utilities.

45. FLFSoft, Inc.
    Microsoft windows freeware & shareware (HTML editor & utilities).

46. Dr. Shareware's "Shareware and Freeware"
    This site includes shareware as well as freeware. This site also contains links to other download sites.

47. ESM Software's Shareware for Windows
    Shareware for Windows, Win95, WinNT - Many screen savers. 

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