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OpenOffice.org -- A complete replacement solution for Microsoft Office. In use by millions of users around the globe, including national governments, state governments, municipal governments, cities, large and small businesses, non profit organizations, and anyone else smart enough to save hundreds of dollars on their Office package! Works with Windows, Linux, Solaris, Mac, FreeBSD. Get legal! Get OpenOffice, the free Office suite!

Windows Defender -- (Beta 2) is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.

AVG Free -- AVG Anti-Virus Free is a free anti-virus protection tool developed by GRISOFT for home use. We invite you to join the millions of satisfied customers worldwide who have downloaded the software and now enjoy the benefits of AVG Anti-Virus Free. For home use, Go Graphical recommends AVG over Norton, McAffee, Panda and PC-Cillin hands down.
For corporate users we recommend:

AVG Professional

(Panda AntiVirus)

DeluxeFTP -- Unlike other Free FTP clients, DeluxeFTP does not force you to view ads, registration reminders or unwanted e-mail advertisments, nor does it limit you based upon time or 'personal use'. DeluxeFTP is 100% free and available for immediate download. We recommend this FTP client to all our clients! Click above to download it now from Download.com!

Trillian Instant Messenger -- Trillian™ is a fully featured, stand-alone, skinnable chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and IRC. It provides capabilities not possible with original network clients, while supporting standard features such as audio chat, file transfers, group chats, chat rooms, buddy icons, multiple simultaneous connections to the same network, server-side contact importing, typing notification, direct connection (AIM), proxy support, encrypted messaging (AIM/ICQ), SMS support, and privacy settings.