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VirtualBox 1.6.4

Freeware

Powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers. VirtualBox is a community effort backed by a dedicated company: everyone is encouraged to contribute.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP Vista

Adobe Media Player 1.1

Freeware

Debut media playback software that rivals both AppleÆs Quicktime and Windows Media Player but also an array of online video content, from well known TV programmes to the latest music videos. Online content will be available for streaming or download, and can be viewed both on and offline.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Apple iTunes 7.7

Freeware

One of the best audio players on the market. However, its vast music store now gives holders of the video iPod the opportunity to preview and download music videos, TV programmes and now full movies, all at very reasonable prices.

Requires: Windows XP or Vista

AbiWord 2.6.4

Freeware

Fully compatible with Word documents and many other file formats, inlcuding rich and plain text, WordPerfect, Microsoft Write, and various Psion and Palm document formats. Worthy of consideration should you be looking for a free word processor but don't require the comprehensiveness of Microsoft Word and its ilk.

Requires: Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP or Vista

Amazon Watcher 0.3.5

Freeware

Tired of missing hot deals on Amazon.com as they are gone within minutes? AmazonWatcher is a software tool that allows you to monitor the availability and price change on hot items and helps you catch them before they're gone. AmazonWatcher supports six of the major Amazon stores.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Avira AntiVir Personal 8.1.0.326

Freeware

Constantly works in the background and checks every file as it is used by Windows or other software. This includes heuristic scanning to check for viruses that have not been formally identified. Scans can also be started manually.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista