One of the most exciting aspects of the web is that you can find just about anything for free. After 10 hours of searching, evaluating, and even test driving a few "freeware" applications, we have compiled a fairly extensive list of software that costs absolutely NOTHING. Maybe life is possible without Microsoft? Please be sure to look at the requirements for each before installing and donate where & when possible. Let's get to it...
Looks like Microsoft is loosening the reigns on their latest piece of software by allowing students to purchase Microsoft Office 2007 for a fraction of the retail price. For $60 dollars any college student, part-time or full-time, can get their hands of Office 2007 providing:
Do some research before running to the nearest computer and throwing money at Microsoft. Take a few minutes to check with your school to see if they offer Office 2007 for less than $60 or even possibly free. Many schools do offer it for less and some even for free so it would be worth checking out.
Microsoft's promotion begins on 9/18/2007 and ends on 4/30/2008.
For more information see this article at News.com