Freeware and Shareware

Sometimes you need to accomplish some technical wizardry.  There must be some software available to do what needs to be done, but you don’t yet own anything like it.  Where do you go to get specialty software without spending an arm and a leg?

I recommend the site Tucows (pronounced like “two cows”) at http://www.tucows.com/.

They have a myriad of software titles with availability in the Windows, Mac and Linux worlds.  Software is rated by the editors (up to 5 “cows”) and by users.  You can search for and immediately download the software for your use.

What is the cost of the software?  That depends.  Some of the software is free (I.e. “freeware”).  Some of the software is “shareware” (I.e. shared for free with the expectation that you will like the software and show your appreciation with a “donation”.)  Some software programs on the site are “demo” versions.  They work for a set period of time and/or they only include certain features of the retail version.

In any respect, Tucows has helped me out of many technical jams when I needed software “now” and my budget couldn’t afford much.  I’ve also used the site as a way to locate and test out new software when that was needed.

About David Rier

IT Director at Walker Magnetics Group ( www.walkermagnet.com ). Webmaster of the Dartmouth Club of Central Massachusetts. Former Treasurer of Holliston Jaycees.
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