If you're a SETI home enthusiast, you're well aware that the only way to download and run SETI software is to download it from NASA. The official website for SETI has no free version of the program, so if you want to download the program, you'll need to pay a one time download charge. But that's really a lot of money to spend on one software tool. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to download and run a software tool for free? And it doesn't even have to be a "free" download! You can download a free version of the application and then if you decide to upgrade, you can still download the upgraded version for free as well.
So what is the way to get a free SETI home software tool? The answer lies in the Windows operating system. All you need is a Windows based PC that is running Windows Vista or higher, and you can download a free copy of the software through Microsoft's website. When you download the program, you will be asked if you would like to upgrade to the paid version, but there's really nothing to lose and everything to gain by downloading a free download.