Here's some software that's helpful in building a great website.  Click on the links to go to the download page.  Of course, make sure that the software will work on your system before downloading.

Text & Fonts

Texefex 1.2 Create gradient text effects in your documents or webpages. Output in HTML or RTF (usable in Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and much more)   X-Fonter 3.6 FREEWARE Font Viewer, Font Manager and 3D Graphic Program "Best freeware font manager there is" (PC-Answers UK) Spell Checker:   Freeware! Not sure if it's spelled rite? Check this handy little program out! It will work in any editing window you may be using.    Downloads for all languages!!   Graphic Arts Paint Shop Pro 8 is a powerful graphics program.  Download the free trial version. Great photo editing tools and effects for making graphics.     Small, easy to use program with 40 applets Some applets are free-more available with registration. Great special effect Java-based graphics with html code written for you. This will not work on regular MSN pages but can be used on document pages. Click here to see an example of what you can do. Webdesign tools

Virus protection:

FREE for personal use!

I have been using this program for 3 years and never had a problem with viruses. 
Compares with top "name-brand" antivirus programs. 

Other helpful tools

AZZCardfile:
Do you have lots of addresses, html "stuff", links, passwords and other information you would like to have all in one handy place? AZZCardfile is a free product with a small registration fee(not required to use it)...I used it for a time and it was so helpful, I decided to register just because I felt it was more than worth it!

Weather?

FREE!!Place your time, weather, or other information on your site...