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Monday, February 23, 2015

Want some excellent free programs?

I came across this site: https://ninite.com/

It offers a unique way to not only find and download some of the top free (freeware and open source) Window's software, but also does it using a special installer that:

1. Automates the process for you
2. Doesn't download the "crapware" or spyware if there is any associated with the free program
3. Checks to see if you already have a version of the software on your machine and, if you do, updates it (if necessary) to the latest version.
4. Allows you to start the process of downloading/upgrading your software options and then go do something else (on the computer or elsewhere) without having to click-click-click on "okay" etc.

If you happen to run Ubuntu Linux, it also offers the same service for that. But, it's real strength seems to be Windows versions of already "proven" open source and freeware.

So...save time. Save headaches. And get yourself some new software for free. Not a bad deal!!


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