Everybody knows about the best freeware (according to alt.comp.freeware); it's at http://www.pricelesswarehome.org . Payware, however, is another matter.

casioculture started the thread: "Ok ok, I know this is a freeware newsgroup; that's precisely why I'm asking here. You guys must have a hint of prudence (thrift?) to use... freebies. So, you're good to ask. What payware do you regard worth every penny?"

Here's their payware line up:

4NT - command line megatool http://www.jpsoft.com/

602PC - Office Suite http://www.software602.com/products/pcs/