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In The Spotlight: SIAF People's Choice Awards
by Michael E. Callahan aka Dr. File Finder
I just returned from the 16th annual Shareware IndustryConference and a good time was had by all. Lots of informativesessions, lots of time to network with others, and lots more. Thehighlight of the event was the 15th annual Shareware Industry Awards banquet. During the banquet theShareware Industry Awards and the SIAF People's Choice Awardswere presented.
This year there were a record number of votes cast by YOU, thepeople who use the software. Tucows visitors voted in largenumbers and it was very gratifying to me to see the participation in theawards process.
So, today, as a special treat for all Tucows visitors and especially forthose who took the time to vote, I'm presenting the winners of the 2006People's Choice Awards! Some excellent programs and they deserveto shine in the Shareware Spotlight.
Best Overall Utility
WinRAR by win.rar GmbH
Best Application
Acronis True Image by Acronis, Inc.Best Graphics Program or Utility
ACDSee Pro Photo Manager by ACDSee Systems International, Inc.
Best Sound Program or Utility
Microsoft Media Player by Microsoft Corporation
Best Vertical Market Program or Utility
WindowBlinds by Stardock Corporation
Best Business Application or Utility
Adobe Acrobat Reader by Adobe Systems, Inc.
Best Educational Program or Game
Google Earth by Google, Inc.
Best Hobby or Personal Interest Program
Roboform by Siber Systems, Inc.
Best Internet Enhancement
GetRight by Headlight Software
Best Internet Communication
Skype by Skype Limited
Best Web Enhancement
Zone Alarm Pro by Zone Labs
Best Non-Action Game
Bejeweled by Astraware
Best Program for PDAs
FlexMail 2006 by Web Information Systems
"Most Votes" on Tucows
Spyware Doctor by PC Tools
The "Most Votes on CNET" was RealPlayer, "Most Votes on PC World" wasAd-Aware SE, and "Most Votes on Simtel" was Registry Mechanic.
The People's Choice Awards were a hugesuccess this year because of you! I thank you for your activeparticipation in the voting process. For the next three weeks I'll bereviewing just some of the award winners in my Dr.File Finder's Picks so stay tuned!
Here at Tucows we want to continue to feature some of the bestprograms in the Shareware Spotlight. If you're a software author andwould like to find out about having your product considered for theShareware Spotlight, first make sure your current version is on, or hasbeen submitted to, Tucows. Then, you can contact the editorial divisionby sending an inquiry via email by clicking HERE.We'll get back to you as quickly as possible. Thank you. - Editor
About Dr. File Finder
Michael E. Callahan, known around the world by the trademarked name Dr. File Finder, is regarded as the world's leading expert on shareware. Dr. File Finder works with software programs and developers full-time, and in the average year he evaluates 10,000 programs. Since 1982 he has evaluated over 240,000 software and hardware products. Mr. Callahan began evaluating software online in 1982 and no one has been at it longer. He currently works doing online PR and marketing for software companies, and is the Manager of Editorial Content on Tucows.