Software

The following listing consists of useful freeware, shareware and commercial software programs plus dedicated software listing directories and a useful software search.

5 Star-Shareware
Software listing site, mainly shareware but also includes a free section.

Apache Software Foundation
Provides support for the Apache community of open-source software projects.

CompletelyFree
Freeware software listing site run on a membership/subscription basis. Registration and downloading is free.

DownLoad.Com
Comprehensive and popular shareware and freeware listing site.. some programs are demos or have limitations so check details before downloading.

Html-helper
Contains a bundle of free software (registration required to activate also free). Programs include asp generator, eBook builder, eCompiler, EZ Server, IE Sentry, Icon Studio, Simple Submit, Thumbnail Factory, Web Flesh, Webmaster html and programming editor, Web Site Compiler.

Meracl Software
Free javascript and windows software including Text Fader, Hexocol (generate the hexcode for all RGB colours). FontMap, ID3 Tag Writer, MD Recorder, MultiConverter, MP3 Renamer, Notifyer, Text Fader, Uptime v1.0 plus an ImageMap Generator Program that allows you to create clickable image maps from pictures, photographs and graphics.

MySQL
Official site for this popular free database solution. Latest versions available for download, manuals, instructions and user information.

Qarbon Viewletbuilder
ViewletBuilder makes it possible for anyone to create compelling, animated online presentations and software simulations with ease. The free option appears to have been discontinued, but business might find this a useful tool. Prices start from $99 for the light version.

Silverage Software
Commercial software includes an HTML studio and editor whilst free (donationware) programs include 'find and replace', image mapper, gif colour mapper, colour spy, gradientex - available as individual downloads or together in the webdesigner power pack.

Simtel
Comprehensive free webmasters resource packed with a wide range of freeware and shareware software downloads.

The Plugin Site
Adobe Photoshop plugins, effects, filters etc., some are free like the html shrinker, whilst others require payment for use/download.

WinDrivers
Collection of widows support drivers listed alphabetically in a searchable database. Includes printer drivers, cdrom drivers, modem drivers, soundcard drivers, device drivers and anti-virus updates. Membership fee is charged on a one day or yearly basis.

WinZip
Useful archiving, compression and unzip software utility. Commercial program with free evaluation trial version available.