"The first thing you need is an operating system, and this is one of the best. A free, but less supported, alternative is fedora core linux (both include Firefox, as you can't download it without it)."
"A good office suite, but with no Outlook alternative (see Thunderbird). If you are on a budget and don't need support, OpenOffice is the same and free but with less support."
"Firefox, an award winning internet browser, and an excellent replacement for internet explorer (the book is shown as firefox isn't on amazon). Get firefox free from www.getfirefox.com."
"Sorry, another book standing in for a product, this time Thundbird. From the makers of firefox (available from the same website). This e-mail handler is designed to replace Outlook, and it succeeds."
