The Best Free Software of 2009 - Features by PC Magazine

The Best Free Software of 2009 - Features by PC Magazine

The Best Free Software of 2009
01.13.09
The Best Free Software of 2008

The best things in life often actually are free. Here, a list of 173 of the best things in life—free software, for launching apps, networking, backup, synchronization, entertainment, and more.
The Best Free Software of 2009 - Features by PC Magazine

by Eric Griffith

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Why pay? You've already shelled out money for a computer, so there's no reason that what's running on that pricey PC should cost a darn thing. Not in this day and age of amazing freebie software and Web apps. That's why every year PCMag.com presents a look at the best programs you can download or access online at no cost. All are worthy replacements for your ancient and sometimes forgotten desktop applications, and they'll save you thousands of dollars to boot.