Freeware is software which is available for use by anyone or a specified class or group, without payment of any fees. Because it may or may not be in the public domain, it is always safest to assume that a freeware program is protected by copyright even though no fee is charged for its use. In some cases, source code is provided or is freely available. See Open Source

Freeware should never be confused with Shareware or with software that may not be currently or actively supported by its authors or publishers, sometimes referred to as Abandonware

Sites that link to other sites for downloads are not considered collections, but rather directories. Such sites should be submitted to Computers/Software/Freeware/Directories.
Free accounting, budget, and money management software.
Backup is the action of copying files or a database so that they will be preserved in case of equipment failure or other misfortune. Backup is usually a routine part of the operation of large businesses with mainframe as well as the administrators of smaller business computers.
Collections of freeware that are available for download.
Sites that link to other sites for downloads are not considered collections, but rather directories. Such sites should be submitted to Computers/Software/Freeware/Directories
Freeware programs which convert between various monetary units. These programs typically have the ability to look up current exchange rates.
Free software and utilities such as screen savers, icons, wallpapers, desktop themes, cursors, screen mates, and skins used to customize a computer desktop.
Individuals or organizations that develop software which they make available free of charge.
To be eligible for this category, a website must have at least one free, downloadable title. Sites for titles that are not finished, and other sites under construction for other reasons should not be submitted until they are complete.
Directories of links to freeware software.
Sites that copy the files to their own site and make them available for download from there are not directories but collections. Such sites should be submitted to Computers/Software/Freeware/Collections
Text editors are programs used to create and modify plain text files. While often feature rich, they do not add formatting codes to edited files (as word-processors do). Specialized types of text editors include hex editors, used with binary files; and HTML editors which are used to create web pages.
Please submit only text-editing entries to this category.
Encryption is used to "scramble" computer files using a password so that they are unreadable. Freeware programs may be used without cost without restrictions of usage.
Submissions to this category should only be for sites specifically distributing or describing freeware encryption programs. Pages serving only to describe algorithms, mailing lists, affiliate links, and pages distributing solely shareware will not be accepted. Multiple submissions in any one month are grounds for rejection of your entire site for inclusion in this category. Submitted sites may take some time to show up in the directory if accepted; please be patient.
Free software for dealing with images.
Free software that provide functions such as calendar, address book, sticky notes, bookmarks, event reminders and address/ phone book.
Free software that provide functions such as calendar, address book, sticky notes, bookmarks, event reminders and address/ phone book.
This is an excellent resource for those of you interested in freeware security applications, designated to protect PC user's security and privacy while working with PC and browsing Internet.
This category contains a multitude of freeware software tools that help users to manage computer systems more effectively. Both Windows, Linux, and OS X software titles are welcome.
Free applications that have the ability to view but not modify files.