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What is Pricelessware? The Pricelessware List reflects the programs favored by participants in the alt.comp.freeware newsgroup ; it is not an exhaustive list of the best available Freeware. Most of the listings are well-known programs, but there are some hard-to-find goodies to be discovered. Although most categories will list only 1 or 2 selections, a few will list 3-4 programs. How are Pricelessware programs chosen? A new list of Pricelessware programs is chosen once a year by alt.comp.freeware newsgroup participants. Programs are sometimes added or removed during the year. The list is reviewed regularly for updated versions. The alt.comp.freeware definition of freeware is: legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost, monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish. When a program does not completely conform to the above definition the program description will have a special notation. The program may be liteware, registerware etc. See this page for definitions of ware types. Other notes such as "Last available freeware version" may also be present. There are NO Adware/Spyware programs in the Pricelessware List. How to find a program The Pricelessware Pages can be viewed in several ways. The web pages may be browsed. Detailed information is noted for each program, home page and download links are provided. The Category Index shows the subcategories on each page . Click on a link to go directly to the subcategory. The Alphabetical List shows all the programs on the list. Click on a link to go directly to the program description. (use find to locate a program by its acronym.) You can search the entire Pricelessware site at this Google search link or this Google advanced search link. In addition to the above: You can search for program information or read the alt.comp.freeware newsgroup at this Google alt.comp.freeware archive link . The acf MEMBERS' SITES page includes some freeware sites maintained by alt.comp.freeware participants. alt.comp.freeware FAQ The FAQs contain additional information about the alt.comp.freeware newsgroup. See the FAQ for the group's position on adware, spyware, guidelines for posting etc. alt.comp.freeware FAQ - maintained by John F The history of Pricelessware The brainchild of one of acf's regulars, Son of Spy, Pricelessware was originally intended to be a quick reference point for frequently requested Freeware programs. Initially dubbed "The Big List", it included programs old and new, well-known and obscure. The only requirement was that the program be the best Freeware program one could think of for each particular category. The original Pricelessware List contained only the program names and download links. The individual pages including detailed program descriptions and Home Page links were developed by Genna Reeney. The term "Pricelessware" was coined by another regular at the time of creation, Tiger®. The Pricelessware graphics for the original page were created by Garrett.