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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Last year, I got a new computer. It was way past time. My old computer took up a room in my apartment, and needed only wheels to resemble a station wagon. I was very excited for its arrival, and super annoyed when I realized it didn't come with Microsoft Word. 4 Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word "What's next?" I fumed to my husband. "We'll have to pay extra for a power cord? Additional fees required for a keyboard with keys attached?" Choosing the Right Word Processing Program Free Presentation Software Alternatives to PowerPoint See More About:  word alternatives  free software  choosing a word processor The Top 8 Free Online Word Processors Fortunately, you can find anything on the internets, and I very quickly realized that there were plenty of free word processing programs out there for the (totally legal!) downloading. Free Microsoft Word Web App Review The Best Free Antivirus Software See More About:  online word processors  computer freebies  online freebies 5 Free Online Tools That Make Word Processing a Breeze Also free: tools that make your word processing experience much more pleasant. For example, there's a site on this list that offers help with file compatibility problems. What's New in Word 2010 6 Ways to Keep Your Documents Organized in Word See More About:  free software  cloud computing  online software and tools 4 Free Online Office Tools These online tools are particularly great if you're using a netbook, which tends to have an inverse adorability-to-computing power ratio. Readers Respond: Top Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word Free Microsoft Word Templates See More About:  saving money  home offices  Today Ads Microsoft Word Templates in Word Word Processor MS Office Word 2007 Word Art Featured Articles Free Summer Programs for Kids 'The Hangover Part 2' Movie Review How to Prepare Fruits and Vegetables Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles Recipes Using Elderflowers Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement