Software

Many software packages started as either freeware or shareware.  Then as they became more popular, they changed to a more commercial base package.  The price, of course, becomes very high.

Wayne Strnad uses high-end software for many projects and if the software does not exist, he creates it.  For the most part, his work is with databases.

However, there are still many good products on the internet that are absolutely free or are a part of shareware.

OpenOffice Suite

For instance, Sun-Systems offers one of the finest alternatives to a suite produced by one of the largest software makers.  It is called OpenOffice.  Data can be transported to/from Microsoft Office.  You can get your FREE COPY by clicking on this link.  This is not a trial version meaning that it will not work after 30, 60 or 90 days from now.  It is a complete suite that you can continue to use daily, without any high upgrade costs.

List Building

One of the most important aspects of making money online is building a list.  There are multiple ways to do this and here are some starting points for your consideration:

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