If you are interested in downloading free Mac software then you might want to know what's available and how it's different from a website that sells the same application for one price. The difference between a website that sell applications and software and one that provide a service is they do not sell you the product. Instead they charge a fee and you purchase it from them. If you have ever downloaded a freeware application for Mac OS X, you will notice that this software comes as an application or you can download it as a free download.
The type of software that Mac users can download free of charge are not always the same as those sold on the Internet. The one advantage to these free applications is they often come with demo versions so you can test the software before purchasing it. Also, many times the software includes support so if you have questions you can contact the developer. Once you purchase the software you will receive a key or you can buy a serial number that will give you access to the application instantly. Once you download a Mac application you can try it out at your own pace. Many times Mac users get updates to the application and other Mac features or tools that are included in the sale.
One thing to keep in mind when downloading a Mac application is the application is often formatted to run only under Mac OS X. You will also need to make sure the application is in the proper folder for the operating system of your Mac. Another thing to consider is the application is up to date. A Mac application that is out of date is not going to run properly.
