30 Great free software applications

nicksh

Not all of these work on Windows, but it's still a great summary of good free, open alternatives to costly software. Read the comments to see which programs are only for macs and suggested windows alternatives:

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/01/30-essential-pieces-of-free-and-open-software-for-windows/

Hope this post helps you save some money!

outbidder

Nice post, some new ones to me on that list.

Great to see a post from a new member that isn't Spam.

Welcome to MSE nicksh.

nicksh

Thanks Outbidder - glad I could help!
Been 'lurking' on MSE for ages, but someone else always seems to post anything worthwhile before I get the chance to, good to give something back to a great site.
Nick