The Best Computer Software websites

In-depth analysis, up-to-the-minute bug alerts, commentary on bug fixes.

Software tips, downloads, news, and support forums.

Database of device drivers - e.g. Bios, Cameras, CD Recorders, CDrom Drives, DVD Drives, Game Devices, Hard Drives, IDE Controllers, Input Devices, ISDN, Modems, Monitors, Network Adapters, Not Specified, Notebooks, Plotters, Printers, Removable Drives, Scanners, SCSI Adapters, Sound Cards, Tape Backup, USB, Video Adapters.

A massive database archive of drivers and resources that is by far the largest and most comprehensive on the Web.

The latest drivers for all hardware at one site. Featuring Windows 95, 98, NT operating systems.

A site dedicated to helping you find links to drivers, patches, upgrades and service packs for hardware and software. Including links to driver support sites and home sites for all major manufacturers.

Big driver database searchable by device type or maker.

Provides links and information for almost all companies that manufacture computer devices, as well as an archive of older drivers.

Technical resources and support for locating and updating Windows device drivers for hardware peripherals.

Download.com offers quick and intuitive access to Windows, Macintosh, DOS, Linux, Palm OS, Windows CE, and BeOS software programs that are available for download over the Internet. The Download.com team evaluates and categorizes these programs, and gathers critical information about them to help you decide if a program is suitable for your system and needs.

A directory of PC Shareware to download. All software is free to try.

Download the latest free sSoftware for Win 3x/9x/NT. Games, utilities, screen savers, themes, net tools, drivers and libraries.

Download free software for Windows 95, NT. Everything in the huge freeware section is really free.

An extensive web resource for Open Source Software news, products, discussion, tools and licenses. Most freely available code from OpenSource projects is cataloged.

A worldwide distribution network for Shareware, Freeware, and Public Domain software covering MS-DOS, Windows 3.x/Me/98/95, DJGPP Compiler, and GNUish Project.

Download software from Tucows the largest online software download site. Specializing in shareware and freeware. Has mirror sites located throughout the world.

WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats.

Download from the largest Internet collection of tested, rated and reviewed shareware, freeware and commercial demos for Windows, Macintosh, Palm OS, CE and Pocket PC.

IT eZine

News, features and resources. From IDG.net.

A classic programming magazine.

News, features and events for tech professionals. Companion site to Informationweek magazine.

Computer/technology business news and reviews. Companion site to Infoworld magazine.

Macworld features Macintosh product reviews and buying advice, instructional how-to articles, and news and opinion about Apple Computer and the Mac.

Microsoft's Magazine for Developer's.

Complete guide to PCs, peripherals and upgrades. Labs-based reviews of computer- and Internet-related products and services, technology news and trends, shopping advice, and price comparisons.

Computer and Internet news and information resource. Reviews, how-tos, downloads, product and price information.

Offers news, views, opinions and reviews on what's latest in the IT industry. Based in the UK.

Software Development, a BZ Media LLC publication.

"News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters." News site dedicated to Linux, Hardware, and current trends. Updates every few minutes.

Covers the people, products, and practices of corporate software development.

Online focuses on guiding IT professionals in how to creatively and sensibly evaluate software products and services in today's e-business world.

Weekly free email and web publication that covers the Macintosh Internet community.

Current and back issues, plus the Wired Index, the Encyclopedia of the New Economy, more.

XML Application Server for Apache. Provides on-the-fly conversion from XML to any format, such as HTML, WAP or text using either W3C standard techniques, or custom code. AxKit also uses a built-in Perl interpreter to provide for XML transformation.

Information about current GNOME projects, developer news, documentation, information on how to get involved, plus much more.

GNU Object Model Environment: Building a full, user-friendly desktop for Unix operating systems, based entirely on free software. Will consist of small utilities and larger applications which share a consistent look and feel. GNOME is part of the GNU project.

One of the founding organizations of free and Open Source software. Home of the GNU Public license and many open source projects including GNU Hurd.

Open Source web application server, compliant with the EJB 1.1 specification. [Open Source, LGPL]

X.Org is the worldwide consortium empowered with the stewardship and collaborative development of the X Window System (X11) technology and standards.

Open Source Initiative is a non-profit corporation dedicated to managing and promoting the Open Source Definition for the good of the community, specifically through the OSI Certified Open Source Software certification mark and program.

The Complete Open-Source and Business Software Platform. SourceForge is an Open Source software community resource dedicated to helping open source projects be as successful as possible.

Linux portal by the Linux community for the Linux community.

Linux International is a non-profit association of groups, corporations and others that work towards the promotion of and helping direct the growth of the Linux operating system and the Linux community.

This is the primary site for the Linux kernel source.

Want to learn Linux? This site contains news and help that caters to Linux newbies.

Information collected from many sources: feature articles, advisories, news, documentation, forums, links.

University of Helsinki - Department of Computer Science. Information about Linux and get the latest kernel versions and recent Linux kernel mailing list archives.

News and editorial content for IS professionals. Updated often, as events dictate.

Develops and provides open source software products and services.

Information on installation, networking, along with tips and tricks, for Windows.

Computer help and technical support for Windows operating systems, hardware, software, web design, and Internet issues.

A set of frequently asked questions about using Windows. Also provides a search option and a forum to post your own Windows questions.

Tips, tricks, downloads, and FAQs to help solve Windows problems, from the publisher of leading computer magazines.

Windows information, updates, technical how-to files, and tips and tricks, as well as a support BBS.

Windows 95/98/NT/2000 newsletter with 32-bit downloads of freeware and shareware, tips, and tricks.

A searchable knowledgebase of software and hardware FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

Using the Virtual Doctor, one can acquire help with a specific problem, download software, grab updates for their operating system or receive expert tutorials catering to their specific needs.

Acquire the latest drivers for Windows including printer drivers, CD-ROM drivers, modem drivers, sound drivers, mouse drivers, monitor drivers, and hardware support.

Technical resources and support for locating and updating Windows device driver software for Windows compatible hardware and peripherals.

Hundreds of Windows 95/98 tips and tricks. There is also a support BBS where you can ask Windows 95/98 and Internet Explorer questions.

Provides technical resources and support for tweaking, managing and securing the Windows operating system using the registry, scripting and security.

Regedit.com is a list of categorized tweaks you can perform on the Windows registry. The tweaks are for all Windows versions, both 9x and NT.

GoToMyPC is a fast, easy and secure way to access and control your computer remotely from any Web browser, anywhere. It is a perfect tool for teleworkers, travelers and after-hours access. You can download a free full-functioning trial.

The well known PCTools products and services are used by millions of people for greater privacy, safer Internet browsing and emailing and improved system performance, e.g.:

• File Recover - Recovers files instantly from hard drives, floppy drives and other types of fixed media.
• PC Tools Internet Security - All-in-one protection that keeps your PC and your identity secure against continuously evolving online threats.
• PC Tools AntiVirus FREE edition - Powerful protection against malicious virus infections.
• Privacy Guardian - Powerful privacy software to erase online Internet tracks and program activity.
• Registry Mechanic - Award-winning registry cleaner to fix Windows® errors and optimize software performance.
• Spam Monitor - Easy to use anti-spam filter designed to protect your Inbox against unsolicited junk email.
• Spyware Doctor - Award-winning spyware protection to secure Windows® PCs against privacy and tracking threats.