Comments on: Download Expensive Software for Free at Giveawayoftheday.com

By: Trev

Trev — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:00:56 +0000

I’ve downloaded software from this site before and have not had any problems. The software is free and does not ask me to register later or anything like that.

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Download Expensive iPhone Apps for Free at FreeAppaDay — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:48:03 +0000

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By: David Levine

David Levine — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:50:24 +0000

The only issue with the Giveaway of the Day website is the fact that you can only install the software on that given day. If you download the file when the software is being given away and try to install it later, it will not work. This would be bad if for some reason you had to reinstall your OS because you could then not reinstall the software. I understand that you could make an image of your system every so often (I do this), but that might beyond the ability of a novice computer user.

By: Dale

Dale — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:50:12 +0000

While it is possible to download a free tool for almost any purpose these days, many of the best software programs still charge a fee. We are often seduced by the lure of shareware, then disappointed when half of the features (and usually the ones we need) are disabled in the “free trial.”

By: jasray

jasray — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:48:58 +0000

Please don’t mislead readers: “There is no catch—no adware, no nag screens, no accounts to register, and no download limits.”

The site is basically a scam: the software needs to be downloaded on the day it’s offered; a reinstall later down the road on to another system is impossible (I did have luck with ONE title which I can use forever); most of the software can be found via alternative freeware or at other 4Free sites without any promotional gimmicks–take your chances if so desired.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:57:22 +0000

Another reason authors will give away their software: free access to upgrades are often not included in the freebie. If the user likes the product, the user might spring some cash for the upgrade.