subject: Free Outlook Stuff - Get Free Outlook Software [print this page] Outlook is a comprehensive and powerful program right out of the box. Even so, there is a thriving subculture creating free Outlook add-ins and programs that work with Outlook in some way.
What do these freebies do?
Free Outlook software can do a lot of different things. Some of them simply extend or amlify what Outlook does on its own. For example, the Outlook Hotmail Connector makes it easy to work with your Hotmail messages, contacts, and calendar into Outlook. With it, you won't be stuck dealing with your Microsoft outlook messages in one place and your Hotmail in another.
Or imagine that you want to pretty up your Outlook messages. Wouldn't it be nice to have some eye-catching stationery for your messages, so they show on a good background, instead of the usual boring white of most messages? Well, there is a place where you can down load stationery that is well-suited with Outlook. And again of course, it is free.
Why do folks produce them?
There are many reasons. Some people make Outlook freebies for their own use, then release them for other folks to draw on. Other free things are out there in hopes that you'll like them and eventually decide to buy a more powerful or complete version of the product. There are as many reasons to produce frr Outlook stuff as there are products out there.
How can I get my hands on them?
Although lots of free Outlook stuff is out there, it can be hard to find it. What you need is some kind of directory or review site that lists quality free Outlook products and where to get them.
