Here are links to a few of our favorite free programs and other useful links

Programs for PCs

PDFCreator - free program to print your documents to PDF format. Tested with Vista.
PrimoPDF - free program to print your documents to PDF format.
PDF-XChange Viewer - free PDF reader that allows some editting. Alternative to Adobe Reader.
Adobe Reader - free PDF reader from Adobe|
Crossloop - free screen sharing program. CrossLoop enables you to see the screen and control the mouse and keyboard on a remote computer. It is as if you are working side by side at the same PC.
YuuGuu - another sharing program. Works with Macintosh or Windows.
Windows Operating System - Update Windows at http://update.microsoft.com/ ( Go to Control Panel to set up Automatic updates.)
Avast Free Virus Protection - Respected Free Anti Virus for PCs
Office Live Workspace - New webspace by Microsoft to share and store documents online.
Open Office - Free software that opens, reads, and edits Microsoft Office documents

School-Owned Software (Only for installation on school-owned computers or employee owned computers used on the job.

AVG - Antivirus Software for all school computers, get your login and password from the ES detail screen in F.R.E.D. or from your computer administrator. Not free. only for installation on school computers.
Ceniom Managed Services Agent - Allows for enhanced tech support and local computer problem analysis

Programs for Macs

Software Update - Get the latest system updates
ClamXav - free Open source virus checker.Although viruses are not nearly as prevalent in the Macintosh world, they are not unknown.

Cross Platform Programs (for Macs and PCs)

Vyew - free collaboration and live conferencing(web-based)
Google Docs - free applications online collaboration(web-based)