Post by FCorp on Sept 11, 2011 7:45:03 GMT
10 Best Websites to Find Free, Alternative and Open Source Software
PortableApps
Provides list of all portable applications well categorized. But there is no category showing the recent updates or most downloaded applications.
OS Living
Contains list of Open Source applications for several categories and many operating systems with user reviews.
OSalt
It provides Open Source applications as alternative to the popular paid software. Each application is rated by users that helps in deciding its helpfulness.
AlternativeTo
Contains alternatives to paid applications for every operating system. It provides well defined search to get the exact application you need. Added user reviews and ratings add up convenience.
FileHippo
Consists of most recent software releases for windows. It is well categorized and provides detailed information about the application you are about to download. It also provides older versions of the application to be downloaded.
OldVersion
Provides old versions for most resent and popular applications. This site is useful if you are facing trouble with the recent software version.
Softpedia
It is a vast collection of newly updated and released applications for all operating systems. It provides free as well as trial version software each with full review, screenshots and ratings.
SourceForge
Collection of all open source applications and projects, consists of user reviews and download source code for applications.
Softonic
It is among one of the most popular sites giving latest information, reviews and software download for various categories and operating systems.
All the websites above are good enough to keep you updated with the latest freeware releases but for convenience in downloading Windows applications I will prefer FileHippo, Softpedia and Softonic. FileHippo can also be used to find old versions of the software easily.
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