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1. 

   AddictedToGames
   Member

   I downloaded Junior Icon Editor from the freeware library.

   According to the brief search description it says: "Use this free utility to edit Windows icons. It contains a variety of paint tools to let you edit icons in either standard or custom sizes..."

   In reading the full description it says: "...and fill in the squares to create an icon that maximizes your artistic skills. Junior Icon Editor is free!"

   Installation went perfect. When opening the software the main splash screen shows unregistered trial version. It is good for 15 days. Is this or is this not freeware? If so where to I obtain the registration code. If it is not, why does it say free in both descriptions?

   Any thoughts?

   Posted 17 years ago #
2. 

   BuBBy
   Teh adnim

   Some programs are incorrectly listed as freeware. Other sites classify programs as "Free Download". This is not the same as Freeware.

   True freeware does not expire, is not crippled, and generally has no restrictions except possibly excluding commercial usage, and the author retaining copyright.

   The fact this program displays "unregistered trial version" and is good for only 15 days - means it is definitely not freeware.

   Posted 17 years ago #
3. 

   AddictedToGames
   Member

   I agree with you. If you do a search for "free game software" you will definately get the "free download" software as well.

   I was under the impression that listings in the FREEWARE LIBRARY was just that, freeware software. When digging further, by visiting the home page listed on the library page, you notice the trial limitations and cost.

   Why then is it listed here if it is not free? Who determines what gets listed there?

   A little "false advertising" going on here?

   Please don't get me wrong. Since I have found this site, I visit it everyday and truly do appreciate the giveaways of software, although I don't take advantage of every one. I just didn't realize until after I download my first piece of software from the freeware library that what I wanted wasn't really free.

   Live and learn.

   Thanks for the thoughts.

   Posted 17 years ago #
4. 

   Anonymous
   Unregistered

   The free download is such a pain, when you search for freeware.

   Fell for that a few times myself.

   Posted 17 years ago #
5. 

   softsea
   Member

   Junior Icon Editor is not a freeware, you can free trial with limitations: 15-day trial period, the price is $19.95.

   good luck.

   Posted 17 years ago #
6. 

   Theleecher
   Member

   http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/gmm/fwicontools.html - a few options here.

   About the only site I've seen that manages to maintain a good seperation - other than a few promotional suggestions of shareware (hey! got to pay the bills somehow), you choose freeware, you GET freeware, not the largest selection, but few if any duds.

   I hate "free download", maybe worth using as a "NOT" condition in any searches, and I refuse to consider any software or company that indulges in such abusive SEO practices.

   Posted 17 years ago #
7. 

   Wolven
   Member

   AddictedToGames,

   I use AWIcons Lite (Free home version of the Pro).
   It may be all you will need.
   http://www.awicons.com/awicons.shtml

   Here's a freeware editor similar to Junior, but truly freeware. http://www.x2studios.com/index.php?page=products&id=11

   Posted 17 years ago #
8. 

   AddictedToGames
   Member

   Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will take a look at them!

   Posted 17 years ago #
9. 

   tekn1q
   Member

   x

   Posted 16 years ago #
10. 

    goodgotd
    Member

    http://www.freewarefiles.com/cat_2_4_Icons.html

    freewarefiles > graphics > Icon Editors / Tools

    freeware, ahh....

    http://www.portablefreeware.com/?c=1&sc=111
    Graphics - Icon Editors (4)

    http://www.noheat.com/2007/10/11/best-icon-editor-is-freeware/

    http://www.jhepple.com/iconmkr.htm
    Fx Icon Maker 32 free (Win)

    http://www.snidesoft.eu/index.php
    SnIco Edit 2.2.8
    SnideSoft SnIco Edit (Win)
    Free icon editor or Windows. Supports Windows icons and cursors in sizes 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, and custom sizes. All colordepths are supported including Windows XP alphablending. Support for animated icons (ANI files). Import from EXE, DLL, BMP, GIF, PNG, JPG and screen. Export to BMP, GIF, PNG and JPG. Freeware, donation and commercial versions available.

    Posted 16 years ago #
11. 

    maizeydaze
    Member

    Another freeware icon editor. http://greenfish.extra.hu/downloads.php

    Posted 16 years ago #
12. 

    hosier
    Member

    Ranfo is a freeware icon editor, i think.

    Posted 16 years ago #
13. 

    maizeydaze
    Member

    hosier - Do you have web address for Ranfo?

    Posted 16 years ago #
14. 

    BuBBy
    Teh adnim

    http://ranfo.com/iconedit.html

    Posted 16 years ago #
15. 

    maizeydaze
    Member

    Thanks for the link, Bubby. I just didn't feel like looking for it. :)

    Posted 16 years ago #
16. 

    hosier
    Member

    
    

    Posted 16 years ago #
17. 

    Anonymous
    Unregistered

    
    

    Posted 16 years ago #
18. 

    Jaddis
    Member

    Wolven,

    I have used AWIcons Lite too. One really nice thing about it is that you can edit cursors and animated cursors as well. That comes in handy now and then.

    Posted 16 years ago #

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