MP3s are fast becoming the most popular sound file. In fact, by the time you read this, they will probably have become the most talked about, shared and most downloaded audio file on the Internet. MP3s are very large and will not fit onto a floppy disk unlike MIDIs or WAVs. MP3s have CD quality sound and to play them, you'll need a program such as Winamp, (see our software section for audio apps).

Here, you'll find a collection of sites that offer free MIDI files and WAV sounds. Both can be used simply for entertainment value, or on a Web page, where sound can be integrated. It is worth noting that although MIDIs and WAVs are not as popular as they once were with the arrival of MP3,  many are still available on the Internet. Famous speeches, snippets of audio and simple tunes are all ready for download.

During the past few years there has been a big increase in the number of radio stations broadcasting over the Net. Ideally, you'll require a broadband connection to listen to the webcasts hassle-free, although 56K dial-up modems will do if you don't mind the odd broadcast interruption. Here, you can tune-in to international stations or even listen to more "local" or "regional" stations. The choice is entirely yours.

There are hundreds of free sound programs on the Internet. The trouble is finding a good one. Here at FreebyWeb.com you will only find the best music, MP3 and other media player downloads. Most can handle any file format (provided it's a sound file) and have equalizers, mixers, play lists and volume controls. We've also listed some freeware applications to create your own CD-ROMs using CDR/RW media.