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           TheFreeSite.com Newsletter
                  Issue #76
           "All the freebies that fit"
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Welcome to the 76th issue of TheFreeSite.com Newsletter! Here,
we take a look at the hottest, most useful free products and free
services on the Net.
This newsletter is produced by TheFreeSite.com, which is located
at:

http://www.thefreesite.com
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LATEST NEWS from TheFreeSite.com:
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In a previous issue of this newsletter, I pointed out that
freebies are alive and well on the Web. That was true even
in the aftermath of the Dot Com crash and it's more true than
ever now that the Web economy is starting to bounce back.

Here, at TheFreeSite.com, we're even starting to see the sort
of eyebrow-raising free offers that cropped up during the
heady Dot Com boom days of the late 1990s.

Case in point: there is now a free computer offer once again
on the Web. We saw a couple of offers like this back in 1999--
but unfortunately, the companies that offered them went under.
This time around, the offer is only available to British users.
(See below for more details). Hopefully, a U.S. free computer
offer will emerge once again in the future.
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Now, onto the freebies:

(Note: we've divided this newsletter's contents into the following
categories:)

1. "Useful freebies"
2. "Cool freebies"
3. "Odds & ends"
4. "Free samples"
5. "Webmaster freebies"
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USEFUL FREEBIES:
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>>>> FreeRAM XP Pro:
Have you ever noticed that the longer you use Windows in a given
session, your PC slows down, as you have less memory available?
Here's an outstanding, easy-to-use freeware memory "scrubber" utility
that frees up and optimizes your PC's memory.
(For Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP).

Go to:
http://www.yourwaresolutions.com

AOL users
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>>>> MSN Messenger emoticons: 
Do you use MSN Messenger (the free, popular instant messaging
client)? Then check out this site, which offers loads of free goodies
to help you make the most of Messenger, including thousands of
emoticons and avatars. You'll also find hundreds of add-ons, skins,
tricks, secrets, and free downloads here.

Go to:
http://www.mess.be

AOL users
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>>>> GetAMessage.com:
This free service lets you send E-mails and then notifies you when
your recipient has opened your message. The service is easy to use
and spam-free.

Go to:
http://www.getamessage.com

AOL users
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COOL FREEBIES:
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>>>> Skype:
This free program lets you make unlimited free voice calls worldwide
to other Skype users, via P2P (peer-to-peer) technology. Developed by
the same team behind the popular file-sharing program Kazaa, Skype
offers superb call quality and is easy to set up and use.
(For Windows 2000/XP only). 

Go to:
http://www.skype.com

AOL users
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>>>> Free computer: 
At this site, British residents can sign up for an IBM computer,
which is free, provided you follow certain conditions listed at the
site (which include that you accept up to 3 minutes of on-screen
advertising per hour of PC use).
Note: the computers aren't scheduled to be delivered until
mid-February 2004.
(U.K. only). 

Go to:
http://www.metronomy.com

AOL users
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ODDS & ENDS:
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>>>> WHOS-IN:
A helpful program for businesses, WHOS-IN lets people on a company's
network keep track of where everyone else is (and what their
availability is). It's the equivalent of a traditional "in-out"
board, but much more versatile. The 5-user version is freeware.
(For Windows). 

Go to:
http://www.hudsoft.com/products/whosin/index.html

AOL
users
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>>>> Intercent:
Here's a helpful free utility from the Netherlands that makes it easy
to keep track of the time you spend online. Intercent keeps a time
log, as well as calculating the cost of each separate online session
and cumulative time and costs. Easy to use.
(For Windows).

Go to:
http://intercent.finiware.nl

AOL users
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>>>> Fontsville.com:
This site offers over 10,000 free TrueType fonts, sorted
alphabetically, and is refreshingly free of the popup ads that plague
many font sites. Fontsville.com offers a "custom preview" option that
helps you determine which fonts suit your needs.

Go to:
http://www.fontsville.com

AOL users
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FREE SAMPLES:

Note: these product sample offers were valid at press time.
Sample offers come and go quickly on the Web. We apologize if
you find a sample offer that's no longer valid.

If a sample site is difficult to access, it's likely because
it's swamped by our subscribers. If this is the case, wait
a few hours and try again.
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1. Hugo Scent Mail: 
Follow the instructions to request a free postcard that is scented
with your choice of one of four fragrances from Hugo Boss. Postcard
scents here are available for both men and women. You can also send a
postcard to a friend.
(International availability).

Go to:
http://hugo.net4print.de/en/index.php

AOL users
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2.  Student freebies 
Register here for the CollegeBound Network and you can request a free
"StudentPak," which includes free product samples, college related
magazines, scholarship info, special offers and more. You must be 18
or older to request this item. Offer expires Jan. 31, 2004.
(U.S. only). 

Go to:
http://a.websponsors.com/c/s=87/c=27237/

AOL users
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3. Herbal Essences sample:
Access the "Get a free sample" link in the lower right corner of the
page and sign up for "Club Herbal" (it's free) to request a sample of
Herbal Essences Intensive Blends, a shampoo and conditioner product.
You must be 13 or older to request this item.
(U.S. only).

Go to:
http://www.herbalessences.com/home.asp

AOL users
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WEBMASTER FREEBIES:
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>>>> CoolCounters.com:
This free Web site counter service offers a nice way for you to keep
tabs on your site's traffic. The statistics offered here include:
total visitors, unique visitors, search engine tracking, visitor
forecasts, and more.

Go to:
http://www.coolcounters.com

AOL users
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>>>> RunBoard.com:
Here, you can sign up for a free message board that offers full HTML
and CSS customization, as well as predefined skins. RunBoard.com
gives you advanced management features and you can have up to 90
forums per board.

Go to:
http://www.runboard.com

AOL users
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>>>> LinkSwitcher:
Looking to build traffic on your Web site? This free link exchange
service offers a generous 5:3 ratio (for every five banners you
display, your banner will be displayed three times). LinkSwitcher
lets you target specific categories and offers you 500 free
impressions when you join. 

Go to:
http://www.linkswitcher.com

AOL users
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>>>> MyFreeTemplate.com:
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to give your Web site a
professional design? MyFreeTemplate.com offers a good selection of
attractive, ready-to-use, free HTML and Flash site templates, as well
as other free Webmaster goodies.

Go to:
http://www.myfreetemplate.com

AOL users
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Visit our friends for loads more free goodies:

Host Department: (Free Web hosting) is at:
http://free.hostdepartment.com

FreebieDirectory.com (A free stuff search engine) is at:
http://www.freebiedirectory.com

Free-Backgrounds.com: (Free backgrounds, desktop wallpaper) is at:
http://www.free-backgrounds.com

AAAPostCards.com: (Free digital greeting cards) is at:
http://www.aaapostcards.com

AAAScreenSavers.com: (The Web's top free screensavers) is at:
http://www.aaascreensavers.com

EZskins: (Free desktop themes and skins) is at:
http://www.ezskins.com
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AOL users
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