Question of interest involving software

[CharlieChomper]

As it's been brought up, I had begun work on a list of "alternative" or even just other software (mainly focusing upon free programs or projects), but while programs involving Office-alternatives and even graphics software has been brought up and rather than limit it to such topics (since the number of projects out there is so massive), I thought I'd ask you all what other types of programs or applications you might like to see in terms of categories?

[Moon]

I would love a money tracking software, but I don't know if that falls under "office" for you.

Any alternative messengers out there? I had trillian once upon a time but I think it may not have been a good addition to my computer. I ask because MSN messenger will not download to my computer, for some reason.

A freeware that works with word files would be great for our laptop, so I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[CharlieChomper]

I tend to regard things like money managers as a separate category.

I used the term "Office" in reference to "suites" for things like word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, etc. since it's the name that most people here might associate such things with.

In terms of alternative messengers, there are a few of them out there other than even just Trillian. I'll add them to the list.

[silverlining]

I don't need one yet but since I might need one for when I get a laptop or if I ever get a new computer; I would like to find a word processor with an easy conversion feature to PDF-files.