http://www.freewaremission.com/2008/08/51-essential-programs-for-a-freeware-only-pc/comment-page-4

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Rated by barryr666 on Jul 18, 1:43pm

Freeware to pick and choose
Reviewed by dickey83 on Jul 15, 9:21pm

Really great freeware collection for PC!
Rated by ksaki on Jul 13, 5:32pm

I bet this (rather long) list of freeware is perfect for the person that wrote this list. Given a bit of time I could come up with a similar list (probably a similar length too) of software that I consider essential.And it would include about a quarter (at most) of the software on this list. This is where the problem lies with lists like these really.Subjectivity, lack of alternatives and poorly explained reasoning. I personally use Gizmo's Freeware Reviews ( http://www.techsupportalert.com/ ) The site has an individual "editor" and comments section for each category, which largely solves these problems.However, Media Player Classic + a good codec pack is a good (superior imo) alternative to VLC for all but portable use :P
Rated by flatterkatz on Apr 15 2009, 6:13am

A font viewer on place 1? Also, for many of the programs listed, there are better alternatives.
Reviewed by neil15482 on Mar 28 2009, 10:00pm

From the page: "only freeware programs except Windows XP" uh...
Rated by phaoloo on Mar 05 2009, 4:39pm

incredible list
Rated by icuredcancer on Mar 05 2009, 6:28am

"install only freeware programs except Windows XP" - lol

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