Downloads
Software, Plugins, Apps, & More

"Downloads" are files that can be retrieved from the Internet. To "download" is to request such a file to be transferred to your computer. Downloads can contain many different things, including documents and software.

On this page you will find convenient links to popular free software titles, from programs you might need to display certain files to others that might be of interest you.

Please note: no items listed here are hosted at, endorsed, or supported by Thrall. You should always be mindful of the potential issues involved with downloading anything from the Internet or your e-mail.


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Downloadable Apps
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For displaying eBooks (PDF/ePUB). (Not the same as Adobe Reader.) See also eBooks Software, OverDrive.
Adobe Flash Player
A plugin required by many websites.
Adobe Reader
View/print PDF documents. See also Adobe Digital Editions, Foxit Reader (below).
Audacity
Edit, record, mix, or convert audio sound files.
avast!
Antivirus/security. See also AVG Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes, Microsoft Security Essentials, Spybot Search & Destroy.
AVG Anti-Virus
Antivirus/security. See also avast, Malwarebytes, Microsoft Security Essentials, Spybot Search & Destroy.
Blender
Create 2D or 3D images and animations. See also GIMP, Inkscape.
BOINC!
Help solve global science, health, and technology issues. See also SETI@Home.
CamStudio
Record presentations, tutorials, etc. on your computer.
CCleaner
Hard drive and Windows registry utility. See also Defraggler, Recuva.
Celestia
Astronomy software/space simulator. See also Stellarium.
Defraggler
Hard drive defragger (defragmentation) tool. See also CCleaner, Recuva.
Dia
Create diagrams. See also FreeMind.
eBooks & eAudio Books Software
Software / apps for displaying eBooks on computers, tablets, eReaders, etc. See also eBooks Providers.
FileZilla
FTP file transfer client.
Firefox
Free Web browser. See also Google Chrome, Opera, Safari
Foxit Reader
View/print PDF documents. See also Adobe Reader (above).
FreeMind
Mind mapping diagram software. See also Dia.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Create/edit images and photos, convert graphics files. See also Blender, Inkscape, MyPaint, Paint.NET.
Google Chrome
Free Web browser. See also Firefox, Opera, Safari
Google Earth
A 3D interact globe from Google.
Inkscape
Desktop publishing, layout, vector graphics. See also Blender, GIMP, MyPaint, Scribus.
IrfanView
View or convert many different image file formats.
iTunes
Audio/video player for Apple iTunes.
Java
JRE (Java Runtime Environment). Plugin required by many websites.
Lego Digital Designer
Design Lego block objects on your computer.
Malwarebytes
Malware scanner. See also avast!, AVG Anti-Virus, Microsoft Security Essentials, Spybot Search & Destroy.
Microsoft Office Viewers
For viewing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint files.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Antivirus/security. See also avast!, AVG Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes, Spybot Search & Destroy.
MuseScore
Music notation creator/editor. See also Music Software.
Music Software
Various commercial or free music software. See also MuseScore.
MyPaint
Digital painting program. Create or edit images. See also GIMP, Inkscape, Paint.NET.
NoteTab Light
An advanced text editor. Not a word processor.
OpenOffice
Free/open source alternative to Microsoft Office. Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and more. See also LibreOffice.org
Opera
Free Web browser. See also Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari
OverDrive Apps
OverDrive Media Console and other apps. Required for RCLS/OverDrive eBooks. See also Adobe Digital Editions, eBooks Software.
Paint.NET
Free photo and image editor. See also GIMP, Inkscape, MyPaint, Picassa.
Picasa
Free photo editor and database. See also GIMP, Paint.NET.
QuickTime
An audio/video/multimedia player. See also RealPlayer, VLC Media Player, Winamp
RealPlayer
An audio/video/multimedia player. See also RealPlayer, VLC Media Player, Winamp
Recuva
Hard drive utility for attempting to retrieve deleted files. See also CCleaner, Defraggler.
Safari
Free Web browser. See also Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera
Sage
Advanced mathematics environment and visualizations. See also Scilab, SpeedCrunch.
Scilab
Advanced mathematics computations. See also Sage, SpeedCrunch.
Scribus
Desktop publishing, layout. See also Inkscape, OpenOffice.
SETI@Home
Scan space for extraterrestrial signals. See also BOINC.
7-Zip
File compression / archive decompression.
Shockwave
A plugin required by some websites. See also Adobe Flash Player.
Silverlight
A plugin required by some websites. From Microsoft.
SpeedCrunch
High precision calculator, interactive math expressions. See also Sage, Scilab.
Spybot Search & Destroy
A free spyware scanner.
Stellarium
Astronomy software. 3D planetarium. See also Celestia.
Thunderbird
An e-mail program. Create folders, filter messages, and more.
TIFF Viewers
View TIFF image files (documents, photographs, illustrations).
Ubuntu
Linux operating system. For advanced computer users.
VirtualDub
A video editor.
VLC Media Player
An audio/video/multimedia player. See also QuickTime, RealPlayer, Winamp
Winamp
An audio/video/multimedia player. See also QuickTime, RealPlayer, VLC Media Player
WordWeb
A free dictionary and thesaurus.



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Software Directories & Providers

AlternativeTo.net
Find alternative software solutions. For Mac, Windows, Linux, and other platforms.
Download.com
Software and apps for Windows, Mac, and other platforms.
eBooks Providers
Providers of free eBooks. See also eBooks Software.
The Free Country
Compilers, programming languages, editors, and more for computer programmers. See also Open Directory Project's list of compilers.
Free Software Foundation (FSF)
Free software directory.
Microsoft Download Center
Program and security updates, utilities, and more.
Nonags.com
Free software directory.
OverDrive
eBooks and eAudiobooks apps and players for various computers/operating systems/portable media players.
PortableApps.com
Applications (software) for use via USB drives.
SourceForge.net
Open source software. Various programs for different operating systems.
Additional Software Directories
Listings of various providers from the Open Directory Project.



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* PLEASE NOTE *

Not all downloads are safe on the Internet. Downloads from the Web (or from e-mail) can contain viruses, spyware, or other potentially harmful contents.

Not all downloads on the Internet are free or complete. Some downloads might be demos or trials and require activation, personal information, payment, or a subscription.

Some downloadable files elsewhere on the Internet may not be legally provided.

Always be mindful of potential copyright and intellectual property issues.

Before downloading anything from the Internet your computer should already have updated virus and spyware protection software.

Any download might make various changes - good or bad - to your computer, or cause your computer to malfunction.

Be sure to review thoroughly all computer system requirements, instructions, terms of service, disclaimers, and other information from download providers before proceeding.

Downloading and installation should only be attempted by experienced users aware of the potential problems and risks.

You should back up your information before attempting to make any changes to your computer system.

You are entirely responsible for whatever happens to your computer system, so always proceed with extreme caution and heightened awareness!






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