MakingMusic has been updated to 2.7. This update “provides a necessary update to the database server.” The release notes are available here. Read the Favored Freeware entry for MakingMusic here. “MakingMusic now contains 328 musical instruments & climbing.”

Update: MakingMusic is now available as a Mac and Windows compatible CD for $20. “These CDs are burnt to order and contain the current online database and amount of instruments available at the time of ordering. MakingMusic remains a Freeware, community project, and this CD is designed solely for classroom use where internet access is not available or multiple workstations are required.”