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Something free for everyone - FREE SOFTWARE

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  • It's not a question of being 'ungreatful' or hostile.

    Even a cursory use of the search function on this website would have identified that it has already been covered as a money saving article.
    As for browsing free software sites, there are a few big ones, which have programs on virtually anything under the sun. Be careful to check the veracity of other download sites before using them; after all, it's through downloading that the most vicious malware will get onto your machine.

    The link for that quote is:

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/free-office-software

    If you read the article (it's updated quarterly) you will find a link to a discussion topic where it would be more appropriate to post your list.

    HTH

    :cool:

    TOG
    604!
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    A lot of that list has now been superceded (especially in the Antivirus section) , which you'd expect from a list you'd probably got/compiled a while ago, and in the case of audio tools, one or two on that entry would do everything.

    But on the whole, a good list for showing that there's some good stuff out there as good, or better than the commercial software.
  • Richie-from-the-Boro
    Richie-from-the-Boro Posts: 6,945 Forumite
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    edited 8 August 2010 at 2:14PM
    nuno wrote: »
    I'm actually quite upset with the hostility i've got here. I was trying to do I nice thing for people by starting a list of commonly used applications that people can get for free. Instead i've got the usual techie "1-up" response i've had in the past from other forums and people. I don't think i'll bother next time.

    ""Instead i've got the usual techie "1-up" response i've had in the past from other forums and people ""

    Ring a bell my friend, your own words, you are repeating mistakes !, learn, learn, try to help yourself by not creating your own hostility !

    There are lots of really nice helpful people here, see them as a resource, a gigantic free library of information and practical hands on experience. So called techies challenge each other relentlessly, that's the healthy nature of the beast, and an essential tool to our own enquiring minds and learning needs.

    See #9 for an up~to~date safe downloads site !

    REM : ""Instead i've got the usual techie "1-up" response i've had in the past from other forums and people ""
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
  • Mee
    Mee Posts: 1,462 Forumite
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    nuno wrote: »
    I'm actually quite upset with the hostility i've got here. I was trying to do I nice thing for people by starting a list of commonly used applications that people can get for free. Instead i've got the usual techie "1-up" response i've had in the past from other forums and people. I don't think i'll bother next time.

    Put it down to experience and just remember that some people are never happier than when they're 'dissin' somesome else.
    Free thinker.:cool:
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    nuno wrote: »
    I'm actually quite upset with the hostility i've got here. I was trying to do I nice thing for people by starting a list of commonly used applications that people can get for free. Instead i've got the usual techie "1-up" response i've had in the past from other forums and people. I don't think i'll bother next time.

    Ive not been hostile, I dont think anyone has
    Ive posted the truth. If the truth hurts then im sorry

    Please dont get upset. Its a forum, why would anyone get upset over forum responses? (Especially when no ones being intentionally nasty)

    My suggestion in future would be think about exactly what your posting next time
    :idea:
  • nuno
    nuno Posts: 112 Forumite
    there have been some rude and hostile posts on this thread. Anyway i'm done with it. Enjoy the list. I hope you choke on it frankly.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    nuno wrote: »
    there have been some rude and hostile posts on this thread. Anyway i'm done with it. Enjoy the list. I hope you choke on it frankly.

    The only hostile person here is....you. A bit of a sad case actually. Why would you wish someone who used your list to choke???
  • robt_2
    robt_2 Posts: 3,401 Forumite
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    nuno wrote: »
    there have been some rude and hostile posts on this thread. Anyway i'm done with it. Enjoy the list. I hope you choke on it frankly.

    You won't be missed with that attitude.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,625 Forumite
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    No 1 has been rude or hostile, in fact everyone has been helpful, just pointing out that its already covered, you shouldnt get upset over it,
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    Donnie wrote: »
    Why would you wish someone who used your list to choke???


    My thoughts precisely.
    :idea:
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