Everybody likes free stuff. I know I do. The problem with free software is that the quality is usually lacking. Many times it's a demo that stops working after 30 days or you can only use a few of the many functions. I am happy to tell you that there is software geared for writers that is absolutely free.
I have found some software that will help you whether you like to write as a hobby, or you are a serious freelance writer. A couple of them are made for writer by writers. There are other options to forking out your hard earned cash to Mr. Gates.
So where can we get this information you ask? It's in my latest article, Free Software for Writers. I am confident that these will help you. Let me know if there is any freeware you have used that you think others should check, or maybe stay away from.