Trend Micro just launched v. 2009 of their Internet Security suite but if you don’t need all the new features, here’s a chance to grab the previous version of Trend Micro Internet Security suite for free.

Just download the trial version of Trend PC-cillin software and use the following serial number to convert your trial into a full retail version.

PFEP-9991-7436-4997-1545

This is perfectly legit offer and is part of a promotion between Trend Micro and residential Internet customers of HTC ISP.

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Gearing up for Labor Day, but maybe you’re not sure what game to play on your day off? Well perhaps you’ll want to revisit a true classic, as Electronic Arts has announced that they’re now giving away the original Command & Conquer: Red Alert as a free download in celebration of the 13th anniversary of the series (and a reminder that Red Alert 3 is totally coming out soon).

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Perhaps you’ve already given DAZ Studio™ a try. Even though it is known worldwide as being a fast, fun, and free 3D software program, there are some who still haven’t fully engaged in this amazing 3D application! Well, now is the time! DAZ Studio 2.0 is filled with features and content above and beyond Poser - designed to make your experience both easy and fun. Oh, and did we mention that it’s free? We welcome you to a whole new 3D world of enjoyment with DAZ Studio 2.0! Poser users, you know it’s time . . .

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The DivX 6 Bundle contains everything you need to create and play DivX videos on a PC or a Mac - that includes the DivX Player, DivX Pro codec and DivX Converter.

The DivX converter compresses the size of your home video files and DVD movies without much affecting the quality. And the DivX Codec ensures that you can play those DivX movies in any of favorite media players.

This DivX Create bundle costs $20 but you can have it for free during the holiday season.

Step 1: Download DivX Pro at divx.com [Select the Mac or Windows version]

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These are free applications that I have tried and liked. This list is updated as needed.

Key:

X11: requires Apple’s X11
OSS: Open Source Software
Ltd: Limited version of a commercial app

Word processors and text editors

• NeoOffice - Native OS X version of OpenOffice.org (word processor, spreadsheet program, drawing program, presentation program and equation editor) [OSS]
• OpenOffice.org - OpenOffice.org for OS X (not a native OS X application) [OSS, X11]
• VooDooPad Lite - A notepad application that supports multiple linked pages within a document and has outlining feautres. Exports to DOC and RTFD [Ltd]

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Linux Mint has been in development for less than 18 months, yet they have managed to create one of the most user-friendly and attractive desktop options available. With their fast-paced release cycle, it was difficult to keep up with all the changes at times and users were confronted with occasional breakage of one or more subsystems. However, developers have now stated that they will be slowing the release cycle as they have reached most of their goals. But how good is this current release?

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