Dropbox is a synchronisation software tool that allows you to store, sync, and, share files online. It’s free to use, offering users a 2 GB account on sign up, but larger capacity accounts are available for a fee.
Google Wave was launched in preview at the end of October. For all the hype and media attention some are calling it underwhelming. They don't know what they're talking about though, as a productivity tool it is great, even if it does need some work.
While technology might be about more than just ones and zeros it's still a numbers game. At its essence it's about being the fastest, smallest or most valuable. It's about sitting on top of the bottom line spreadsheet.
Freeware offers a cheap (read FREE) alternative to often overpriced products. Freeware is software that can be freely used, modified, and redistributed by anyone.