You can download free programs here:
http://www.freecabs.de/
They're all .cab files, so you can install them directly, without activesync. Unfortunately, if you want to install them in BIS, you'll need
CabInst, which comes in a .ZIP file. If you need it, PM me and I'll unzip and email it to you so you can drop it on your device.
also, alot of programs avaliable online give you the option to download the file in .CAB form...
good luck, and i hope you feel better soon!!!