For Mac OS or Mac OS X, where may I download freeware, shareware, commercial software, and software updates?

Apple Computer

For freely distributed applications and software updates owned by Apple Computer, Inc., follow these URLs:

Additionally, in Mac OS X you can easily access Apple's Mac OS X Downloads page by selecting Mac OS X Software... from the Apple menu. This page is essentially a gallery of shareware, freeware, and commercial software created by Apple and by third-party developers, with the links provided by Apple as a courtesy. You can also visit the site by going to the following URL:

Sources of Mac OS and Mac OS X freeware and software

For third-party shareware, freeware, commercial software, and public domain software, visit the following sites:

• VersionTracker http://www.versiontracker.com/
• MacUpdate http://www.macupdate.com/
• Microsoft MacTopia http://www.microsoft.com/mac/
• Tucows http://www.tucows.com/
• ZDNet Mac download http://downloads.zdnet.com/Mac/?legacy=zddl
• CNET's SHAREWARE.COM and DOWNLOAD.COM http://www.shareware.com/ http://www.download.com/
• Source-Forge.net: http://sourceforge.net/
• Freshmeat: http://osx.freshmeat.net/
• Info-Mac HyperArchive http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/HyperArchive.html

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