anyone know if it's possible to get a free domain name?, not hosting though

As far as i know only as forwarding domains.

http://www.shorturl.com/
http://www.freedomain.co.nr/

thanks, but have you tried these? which one is better?

Ive used both, and I liked shorturl but most domains don't look as real/professional.
I think the co.nr domains from freedomain look a nicer as they are shorter and look
more like an actual address.