FAQs

When you say 'freeware' what do you mean?
On this blog/site, freeware is considered to be : software that is free to obtain, free to use, and contains NO malware, malicious components.

It is NOT : shareware, a demo, a trial or majorly crippled (in it's use or functioning).
Also there are NO forced registrations or memberships demanded, in other words - freeware = totally FREE.

Why are there so few listing of freeware on this site?
I'm just getting started with it (this site/blog) AND I am rather selective.

I see some listings as having a description drawn from that program's author's site, do you use the freeware is listed on this site/blog?
A - I absolutely use what I have listed.
B - Sometimes an author is so almost intimately familiar with their creation(s) that they can better describe it (and usually more concisely) than I feel I can. So rather than bloviate about an app and/or program I will let the creator(s) give you the scoop on their program/application(s).

Do you accept freeware and/or open source that isn't listed here for listing?
Of course, so please feel freeware to contact me with all the details (ie, name of the app/program, homepage link, download link(s), info on the program/app, compatibility, etc.) I primarily work using windows, but also dabble with Linux and Mac. For now this site/blog will focus on freeware for Windows.

What does the title of this site represent? Freeware Fiend?
It's just a rather spur of the moment idea for a site I had. really no deep meaning behind it. I just am somewhat of a fiend for freeware. I have always been a huge fan of truly free freeware, and well...I crave it. So, I sort of am a fiend for freeware', and sinece 'fiend for freeware' really sounded off the wall, 'Freeware Fiend' was less quirky, and yet still odd ball enough to suit my likings.
Update :  I have switched the title of the site to Freeware Asylum :)

Do you host all the programs and/or apps that you list?
No, though I wish I could. usually I will point to a url on an author's site where there are links to download from, and in a few instances I point to one of several free online file storage providers that I use where I may host a copy of a particular program and/or application.

Need any help with this site?
YES! Whether you want to suggest freeware for listing, write reviews, help do research, are a graphically talented person who can create a better logo (or other graphics items) for this site/blog...by all means let me know.

How can I contact you?
Via my contact form, or by using the forum(s).