Here are some of the sites where you can download free, or nearly free, software: graphics software, browsers, antivrus software, web-developing tools and so on.
Download.com
NoNags.com (Notable for free and fully
functional shareware.)
SoftwareNow.com
Stroud's Consummate Winsock Apps (A great
place for Internet apps.)
Tucows Network
ZDNet Downloads
DaveCentral Shareware (One of the best download sites.)
Winfiles.com (Overwhelming site for Windoows 95
and 98 software.)