You haven't made the leap to install Linux Ubuntu, or something similar, but you still want the cost savings of excellent free software, then you need to visit "Open Source Windows" - a list of the best open source programs for Windows.

Besides the ubiquitous mozilla firefox you will also see video podcasting, instant messaging, email, RSS readers, file sharing, video playback, video conversion, Word processing/office suite, sound recording, graphics/photo editing, FTP, IRC, note-taking, personal finance, chat client, 3D graphics and modeling, games, security, utility, and developer tool programs.

This is a simple list giving you a link for every program to that program's own home page and directions for download and installation.

Good luck hunting through the list and good luck in saving yourself hundreds of dollars in making your home/office computer work for you!

Open Source Windows via Matrich.