Software

TechSoup has an excellent software section that covers operating systems software, specific applications, ASPs, open source, and nonprofit speciality software. You will find articles, worksheets, resource lists, and a message board to post questions. There is a comprehensive list of discounted or donated software options. In addtion, there is a great links section.

Some must read introductory articles on software available on TechSoup are:

Software Simplified
Choosing Software That Meets Your Needs
Making Sense of Software Licensing

OneNorthWest's Obtaining Donated Software fact sheet provides links and contact information for donated software, CompuMentor's software distribution program for nonprofits to purchase Microsoft software at highly discounted prices..

The Nonprofit Software Index is a resource for nonprofits seeking software applications. It is a good place to start your search.

Npower's List of DeskTop Publishing Resources will help you find information about desktop publishing software applications.

The Alliance for Community Technology web site includes a collection of databases of reviews for collaboration software, ASPs, and e-philthantropy.

Stroud's Ultimate Winsock Page is the place for PC Internet shareware and demos.