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

Apple Computer

For freely distributed applications and software updates owned by Apple Computer, Inc., see Apple Downloads and Apple Software Updates.

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 directly by going to the Apple Downloads web site.

Sources of Mac OS X freeware and software

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

• VersionTracker
• MacUpdate
• Microsoft Mactopia
• Tucows
• ZDNet Mac Download
• CNET's Shareware.com
• CNET's Download.com
• SourceForge.net
• Freshmeat
• Info-Mac HyperArchive

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