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Office Applications & Tools

Below are software applications that were selected for inclusion in the daily SiteProNews newsletter. The programs are both shareware and freeware, and all were selected for their usefulness to webmasters in the management of their web sites.

PDF to Word Converter 1.1 (598 KB) is a small stand-alone utility that can convert any .pdf file to MS Word, exporting the text, images and other content and preserving the text, layout and bitmap images in the generated Word document. Freeware for Windows NT/ 2000/ XP/ 2003/ Vista.

PDF Print Pro (10.6 MB) is a pdf program that allows you to write/ convert to PDF or print to pdf any document that can be printed. Has security options and supports over 300 file types. Freeware for Windows 95 and above.

Calgoo Calendar 1.5.1 (19.7 MB) is unique calendar software that manages multiple calendars and schedules, contacts and tasks online and offline. Synchronizes with Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar and iCal format. Freeware for Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac and Linux.

NolaPro 4.0.2516 (65 MB) is a flexible world-class accounting system designed for any size business. Includes complete web-based accounting services and allied business functionality. Freeware license for Linux and Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003/ Vista. Requires registration.

Sprinx CRM Start 5.0.4 (59.4 MB) is an entry level CRM solution that handles contact information, relationships, orders, activities, marketing campaigns, planning, reporting, etc. Integrated with major business registers, email functionality and Microsoft Outlook. Freeware for Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003/ Vista.

Express Accounting 2.0 (46.5 MB) is a commercial grade accounting program for a single company, single user. It offers a full suite of integrated accounting and operations management modules covering accounts, bank, inventory, purchase and payable, tax management, etc. as well as detailed financial and management reports via Crystal Reports. Freeware for Windows 9x/ ME/ 2Kx/ XP.

PMBCom (4.0 MB) is a business communication system with built in video recording, converting and upload capabilities. Has a host of features including contact management, events calendar, online chat, bookmark storage, search, products showcase, etc. Freeware for Windows 95/ 98/ ME/ NT 4.x/ XP/ 2000/ 2003.

Dynacom Accounting (56.3 MB) is a fully functional accounting package that provides effective sales management and business reports. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ 2Kx/ XP.

Lastes Accounting 1.5 (49 MB) is a full featured, user-friendly modular accounting package. Each module comes with many drill-downs and lookups. Modular applications include purchase orders, accounts payable, order entry, inventory control, accounts receivable, contact management, etc. Freeware for Windows XP/ 2000/ 2003.

TurboCASH (33MB) is fully featured, multi-company, multi-user accounting system. Modules include general ledger, cashbook, customers, suppliers, inventory, report writer, point of sale, payroll and ecommerce. Freeware for Windows 98 and higher.

Angel Writer (1.5 MB) is a text editor allowing you to create impressive documents that contain formatted text, graphics and tables. You can learn Angel Writer in five minutes since it is similar to Microsoft Word. Freeware for Win9x/ ME/ NT4/ 2000/ XP.

PrimoPDF (10.2 MB) allows you to create PDF files from Word, Excel, PowerPoint and virtually any other printable file type. Installs as a virtual printer and is accessible from any program that offers a Print option. Also offers optimized PDF output for printing to standard laser printers or for onscreen viewing. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ NT/ 2000/ XP.

Newsgroup Commander (659 KB) is a newsgroup reader and search program. Allows fast email message downloading from select newsgroups and can extract information from newsgroups using multiple include/exclude keyword filters based on article content and subjects. Freeware for Windows 95/ 98/ ME/ XP/ NT/ 2000.

CutePDF Printer (4.3 MB) enables you to create PDF documents from ANY printable Windows application. Contains no watermarks or annoying pop-up ads. Fr'ee for Windows 9x/ ME/ 2000/ XP.

Invoiceit! (13.3 MB) is a professional billing and accounting solution featuring essential business tools like cashbook finances, customizable invoicing, quotations, inventory/stock control, client and vendor tracker, over 60 customizable reports, appointments and diary, contacts, email, mailing labels and customizable stationary. Easy to use interface and extensive help support. Shareware. Use it Free for 30 days. For Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP.

Volutive (3.9 MB) is a freeware invoicing system for individuals or businesses. Customize invoice templates, print them, and/or email perfect copies in .pdf or .jpeg format. Save or email any report in html format. For Windows 95 and higher.

AbiWord (4.9 MB) is a word processing program similar to MS Word. Features a familiar-looking interface, paragraph alignment, spell checker, rulers, unlimited undo/redo, find/replace, and more. It can also import Word documents. Freeware for Windows 95 and up, Mac, Linux, etc.

QuickFill (94 KB) is designed to copy templates onto the clipboard for quick paste into emails, documents and forms. Freeware for all versions of Windows.

SSuite Office MonoBase 1.0 (8.7 MB) allows the creation of personalized databases with any number of tables, fields, and rows. Access any ODBC compatible database of any size. Other features include custom reports, table filter, SQL query engine, simple graphical-user-interface, etc. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ NT/ 2000/ XP/ Vista.

Jarte 3.1 (2.58 MB) is a small, portable word processor based on the MS WordPad engine built into Windows. Fast, easy to use with a feature set surpassing that of WordPad. Fully compatible with Word and WordPad. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ XP/ NT4/ 2Kx/ Vista.

Tagkeys 2.0 (5.2 MB) is a complete data management utility that can collect, store, categorize, review, and re-use all types of information in all types of documents with a few simple keystrokes or mouseclicks. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ NT/ 2K/ XP/ 2K3.

TinyPDF (600 KB) allows you to create quality PDF files from virtually any printable document without 3rd-party software like Acrobat or GhostScript. Print to PDF from virtually any Windows application and append or merge PDF files after conversion. Freeware for Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003/ Vista.

TinyGraphs (353 KB) is an open source Excel add-in that creates sparklines, mini column graphs, and area graphs from a row of data. Generated graphics are as small as a cell and are useful for visualizing large quantities of data. Freeware for Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003 and Excel 2000/ 2003/ 2007.

Floppy Office 3.9 (1.9 MB) is a collection of 13 small, self contained no-install office software apps which can easily be used from a USB stick. Freeware for Win 98/ 2000/ XP.

Open Contacts 4.0 (4.5 MB) is an address book program that features a relational database, search, comprehensive categories, cross usage with most Windows program, map service through Google Maps, label printing, import from Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, Netscape/ Mozilla Thunderbird, etc. and export to various file formats. Freeware for Windows 2k/ Me/ XP/ 2003/ Vista.

Commercial Invoice (97 KB) is an easy to use program that allows you to create, edit, update and print custom invoices. The program stores all invoices for easy recall or editing. Freeware for Windows 95 or higher.

EzeePDF 3.6 (1.3 MB) is an application that can quickly and easily create PDF documents. Adobe Acrobat not required. Works with any text or RTF file. Freeware for Windows 95/ 98/ ME/ NT/ 2000/ XP/ 2003.

Database Browser (2.0 MB) is an easy-to-use tool that allows a user to connect to any database and browse or modify data, run sql scripts, export and print data. Freeware for Windows 95 and above.

XS Invoicing (7.0 MB) is a comprehensive invoicing package. Features include invoicing & credit processing, payments & deposit processing, customer statements, debtors aging, full reporting & analysis of information, etc. Freeware for Windows 2000/ ME/ XP/ 2003.

WinPDF (738 KB) offers an easy way of creating high-quality PDF documents out of almost any windows application. The software installs a virtual printer named "Easy PDF Creator" which enables users to create PDF files and convert existing documents into PDF format though the print command. Numerous program options. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ XP/ NT 4.x/ 2000.

OpenOffice (63.5 MB). Fr'ee and possibly superior to MS Office. Over 16 million people have downloaded the software. Translations in more than 30 languages. Create dynamic documents, analyse data, design eye-catching presentations, produce dramatic illustrations, and work on databases. Allows you to publish in .PDF format and release your graphics in Flash (.swf format) without additional software. Files are compatible with MS Word and Excel. Windows 95/ 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP, Mac O/S, Linux, Solaris.

PC SUITE (15.7 MB) is a free alternative to MS Office� compatible with Word/Excel files. The suite is composed of four full-featured applications: a word processor, spreadsheet, graphics editor and digital photo organizer. For Windows 9x/ ME/ NT/ 2000.

XemiCo Address Book (583 KB) is a contact manager for everyday use. Store all important contact details in one place. Main list view is searchable through all fields automatically, so finding a person is easy. Program's icon sits in the system for quick access. Freeware for Windows 98/ XP/ 2000.

EverNote (6.0 MB) is an app that stores all of your notes in one location. Capture and find all kinds of notes, including text, web, email, handwriting, image clips and more. Content is stored on an endless, virtual, time-stamped roll so you can jump to any date and scroll through your notes, without having to open them. Freeware for Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003.

Go2PDF (261 KB) allows the conversion of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, image and text files into PDF format with a simple click. Contains a high-quality PDF converter and generator with passwords protection, access control, scaling, version and compatibility control, font embedding options and more. Generated PDF files are small yet clear. Freeware for all Windows versions.