A popular free software download website is up for sale, offering downloads for various platforms including Windows, Mac, Mobile, Linux, along with scripts and drivers. The platform boasts over 3,500 registered developers and 7,700 users, achieving daily download figures ranging from 60,000 to 80,000. The owner seeks a buyer who can maintain the site, as they lack the time to do so. The website, sold as it currently stands, includes the domain and operates on PHP 5 with a CentOS 5.8 x86_64 setup, along with a 5.0.95 database. It's hosted on a service that requires one server for the web application and a large server for database functions. Revenue is generated through sources like Google Adsense, Chitika, ValueClickMedia, and various affiliate and premium services. Operating costs include fees for hosting, DNS service, and Amazon S3, as well as costs associated with editors who update and post software. The site’s traffic is driven primarily by search engine results and direct visits.
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