It’s been a while since we threw a seriously cool freebie up here, but this one definitely makes the grade. McAfee Virus Scan Plus 2009 is NOT free at checkout time (it lists for about $55), but for a VERY limited time (gotta purchase before Saturday 8/22) you can get a $55 Visa Prepaid card for this McAfee software by filling out and printing this PDF form and mailing in your proof of purchase as instructed on the form.

Normally we hate mail-in rebates and this sort of gimmicky promotion, but virus scanning software is one of the most important aspects of being a Windows-based freelancer…you simply can’t be too careful, and the price on this one is definitely right when the rebate’s filled out, sent in, and redeemed.

McAfee Virus Scan Plus 2009 comes out just in time for the Windows 7 madness and there are plenty of us who refuse to upgrade from XP (we own one old machine with XP that’s doing just fine, thanks). This anti-virus package is for Win XP, Vista and even old Win2K.

Don’t delay, this freelancer freebie is going, going, gone! Remember, you have to purchase by Saturday August 22, and you have to purchase from Amazon.com only.