Limited offer: Techsmith SnagIt 7.2.5 available for free (again!)

Remember way back in '07 when Techsmith was giving away its 7.2.5 version of SnagIt for free?

Well, it seems that TechSmith is once again offering the 7.2.5 version at no charge, thanks to 'Covermount' (not sure what that is, exactly). Even though 9.1 is the most current release, this version is perfectly capable. Download it and try it out - you won't be disappointed. Get your free serial number here.

Also, if you upgrade to 9.1 immediately, you can get the it for 50% off the usual purchase price (standard price is $49.95).

Interestingly enough - the page says that 8 is the latest release, but the confirmation email states that indeed, 9.1 is the most current version.

Download SnagIt 7.2.5 here

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Announcement: New freeware junkie added to my family!

You've no doubt noticed my lack of posts lately (or the lessened frequency of them).

Well, it was for a great reason - we had been expecting a new child for the last couple of weeks and finally, after all the long waiting, young Patterson arrived on Monday April 13th at 12:48pm! He was 9 lbs 0 ounces and has a full head of hair (lucky!).

Hopefully as we get acclimated to the new baby in the house I will be able to post with more frequency once again.

I want to thank everyone for their well-wishes in advance, and promise you I will be back in full force soon!

Announcement: DonationCoder.com anniversary + donation = licenses for all DC software!

Just got an email from Mouser, the admin over at DonationCoder.com...

They are celebrating their 4th anniversary (congrats!) and are offering a great deal to anyone that donates during the month of March:

March of 2009 marks the 4th anniversary of DonationCoder.com.

We've been deeply honored to be a part of a great experiment in alternative funding for software development -- one that many people thought would never succeed. This site, and the community that has grown up around it, has thrived over the last 4 years, producing a constant stream of new applications and resources for the software connoisseur in all of us.

JOIN NOW: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We're offering something special to encourage people to donate now during our March 2009 fundraiser.

If you make a donation this month, you will receive a never-expiring license key for *all* of the software we make, as well as lifetime access to our shareware discount area. In addition, everyone who donates during the fundraiser will receive a full license to all future updates and new software we create in the future (!)

This is a heckuva deal. If you're not familiar with DonationCoder, you should be...I gave ScreenShot Captor bragging rights for the best non-commercial freeware screen capture program.

DC is trying to hit their goal of $8,000 for the end of the month (but I'm sure they won't complain if they get more). Head out there and show them some love. I know Mouser and the rest of the gang will appreciate it! I know I will be donating.