If you can’t read Japanese, and you’re still interested in free plugins for your DAW, then have a look at the March issue of Computer Music Magazine. They’re also doing a big issue on free VSTs and samples. Also, if you have the Alchemy player, it’s also a good way to play those SFZ format samples I talked about a few posts back.
SFZ
Free Orchestra Sounds and Free Sample Players
Here are some links to some free samples and sample players using the SFZ format. I was primarily interested in Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra to expand my symphonic sound pallette. (And I don’t have $2,000 to burn on orchestral samples!)