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Best Free Stuff Online

As e-commerce takes hold and more Web sites begin charging for content that used to cost you nothing, good free stuff is getting harder and harder to find. For our third annual guide, we scoured the Internet, tossed aside the dreck, and found worthwhile downloads.

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Whacked-Out Wordplay

Quick, what does WCR stand for? Wax Candy's Revolting? Wombats Can't Rollerblade? With Acrophobia, the answer could be something even weirder. Berkeley Systems, the nutcases behind You Don't Know Jack, challenges you to devise offbeat definitions for acronyms. It's funny, thought provoking, and sociable: You compete with other players across the Web, chatting and voting on each others' responses. www.acrophobia.com

Free Plays Forever

Don't bring a pocketful of quarters to this arcade--everything's free. Because it links to dozens of game sites that use technologies such as Java and Shockwave, you play right inside your browser--no special software required. Come here for simple-minded but addictive diversions, including a boxing match that lets you face off against Bill Gates, Martha Stewart, and other celebrities. www.virtualarcade.com

Top Dog Among Game Sites

This canine-themed gamers' haven is a purebred through and through. It offers a gold mine of playable game demos, shareware, and freeware--everything from Quake II to Pac-Man clones. You'll also find necessities such as decompression programs and DirectX drivers, plus refreshingly outspoken reviews, features, and interviews. www.happypuppy.com

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