free software I like to use
Amazingly enough there are actually some great, free applications available for Win32 that I have been using since I've submitted to Windows XP full time.
Instant Messaging: Trillian (find great skins here)
Text Editing/Coding: Crimson Editor, Note Tab Light (both used to build this site, depending on my mood)
Desktop Management: VirtuaWin (a suprisingly unobtrusive app for those that can't live without multiple desktops)
Web Browsing and Email: Mozilla Suite
System Monitoring: Cool Beans System Info, SpeedFan (the latter being extremely useful during LAN parties)
All worth checking out, if you've ever found yourself stuck with shareware/nagware.
