Regsoft.com
This website has over 2,800 links to downloadable shareware and freeware. The software is categorized into business software, programming tools, drivers, educational software, games, Internet, graphics, utilities, and more. The site is searchable for ease of use. Shareware authors may be interested because the site gives them the capability for secure online registrations and credit card ordering of their products. Fax and voice orders and electronic funds transfer are also in the works.
http://www.regsoft.com

FreeCode
FreeCode archives the source code for over 300 Windows and Unix compatible web applications written in C/C++, Java, Perl, and Visual Basic. This is a site designed by programmers for programmers; all source code here is free for personal and commercial use. Here you can view online the complete source code for each program and cut and paste only the portions you need, or download the entire file. Categories include CGI programming, Web hosting tools, HTML authoring, Internet protocols, database management, online applications, and user interface components. New programs are added daily.
http://www.freecode.com

Topsoft.com
Topsoft's index of downloadable software features shareware, freeware, and demo and beta versions of commercial software for PC, Macintosh and UNIX platforms. The more than 700 software publishers represented here range from industry giants to small, independent developers. This download site is distinguished from similar sites by one good idea: The software publishers have password-protected access so they can announce new releases and updates at any time. The site has an intuitive interface and fast loading times to make it convenient for users. Software titles are indexed by category; visitors can also search the site by keyword. Users can sign up for free updates by typing in an email address.
http://www.topsoft.com

All of the Coolest Free Software on the Internet
Tired of big download sites where you have to wade through thousands of shareware files to find a good program? Instead of operating on the premise that "more is better", the webmaster of this site believes that "the best is better". This site emphasizes quality rather than quantity; every program has been tried and reviewed. The premise of this site is that "you should never have to wait two hours to download a program that's horrible." The software you can download here includes games, screen savers, helpers, Internet software, and music files. The page is updated frequently as new quality downloads are found.


Version Tracker
This site is dedicated to tracking the current versions of popular Mac software and posting links to their update files. There are links to information pages if no update is available. The Master Table now lists over 300 programs and continues to grow. There is also a table listing the 20 most recent updates found on the web. Users can search the site by keywords, and request listings of additional software. There is also an extensive list of other useful Mac links.
http://www.versiontracker.com

Shareware.com
Here you can access a database of over 160,000 software files for PC or Macintosh, using the Virtual Software Library (VSL) search engine. You can search for, browse, and download freeware, shareware, demos, fixes, patches, and upgrades, from software archives and computer vendor sites on the Internet. Shareware fans can keep abreast of new arrivals and the most popular files by subscribing to Shareware Dispatch weekly email newsletter. Archive managers can also register their FTP archives.
http://www.shareware.com/

Free Software and More!
This server is devoted to the development, dissemination, and use of free software. Free software enthusiasts will find three main areas of interest: 1) Freeware Central, where you can find archives of free software and information on news and legal issues, products and services, active members and organizations of the free software community, and events like the First Conference on Freely Redistributable Software. 2) Prime Time Freeware publishes mixed-media (book/CD-ROM) collections of software. 3) The Internet Notebook is Rich Morin's monthly column in UNIX Review magazine. It covers freeware archives, packages, and related issues.


CGI City
This site has a huge collection of resources on Perl and CGI for both novices and advanced programmers. For webmasters, the site offers a collection of CGI and Perl scripts, many of which are free, including banner ads, bulletin boards, chat software, counters, forms, guestbooks, password protection, shopping carts, and more. Even more useful is a comprehensive collection of links to documentations, FAQs, articles, and tutorials on CGI, including books you can purchase online. There is a section where people seeking CGI programmers can post ads, and a place for ads from freelance programmers.
http://icthus.net/CGI-City/

Oak Software Repository
The OAK Software Repository is a public service of Oakland University's Office of Computer and Information Services. Serving as a mirror of the Coast to Coast Software Repository(TM), OAK also offers other collections to Internet users free of charge. Here you can search the OAK Repository and other popular software archive sites for MS-DOS, Windows, Macintosh, OS/2, Unix, and others. There are files useful to the amateur radio enthusiast, archives from the alt.os.multics Usenet news group, and archives for the Undernet and EFnet IRC networks.


Jumbo! The Official Shareware Site
"Thousands of programs to download The Biggest, Most Mind-Boggling, Most Eye-Popping, Most Death-Defying Conglomeration of Freeware and Shareware Programs on the Web!"
Jumbo! The Official Shareware Site currently offers 26,788 programs to download. They are custom indexed for easy searching and include business, games, home & personal, programming, utilities, words & graphics, and unclassified. You can read the full program descriptions and documentation before downloading. Check out the Jumbo! Getting Started Kit.
http://www.jumbo.com/

Shareware Shop
In addition to a great variety of shareware ready to download, the Shareware Shop has many other useful features. The Shareware NewsWire uses the latest Internet Technology to bring you shareware information in real time while you travel the Internet. The Fast Shareware Search Engine searches over 40,000 listings from archives all over the Internet. You will also find detailed descriptions, screen dumps, and more for over 1,000 shareware listings. Visit the Shareware Author Network to learn about subjects such as shareware registration, development, and marketing. You have a chance to win shareware biweekly at the Shareware Giveaway. There are also reviews and want ads, and a promotion service for shareware authors, developers, and companies.


Microlib Software Archives
The University of Texas at Austin offers at this website its archives of microcomputer freeware, shareware, and freely-distributable software. There are files for the following platforms: Apple Macintosh OS, IBM OS/2, MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT, and Microsoft Windows 95. Software available includes communications programs, compression and archiving software, desk accessories, system extensions, disk and file management utilities, fonts and printing resources, games and entertainment, graphics applications and utilities, Internet applications, multimedia utilities, educational programs, security programs, and much more!


Pass the Shareware Please
Here's a cute shareware site for Windows, Win 95, Windows NT, DOS, OS/2, Mac, and Unix, presented as a restaurant menu. Start with the "Anti-virus Appetizer," then try a "Low Calorie Eudora Lite" or "mIRC Chatters Platter," followed by the "FTP Blue Plate Special." Freeware enthusiasts should order the "No-Nags Sampler Plate." For dessert, hard core gamers can get a "Random Cheat of the Day!"