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anyone.
Cost of the Pro version is just $18.
The third program Lewis has written is Crossword Compiler, which turns you into an instant crossword puzzle constructer. This one costs $45 for the full version but a demo version, restricted to 10x10 squares, can be downloaded for free.
Lewis also offers various word and language lists to add to the programs, as well as assorted bundles.
I started with the free WordWeb utility, then upgraded to the Pro version. I like the "add & edit" feature, and the wild card and anagram features are helpful when you're trying to solve a really tough crossword puzzle. WordWeb Pro takes up 7.74MB of hard drive space. The base version is about 1MB smaller.
Frankly, I think the free version of WordWeb is one of the best deals you will find on the Internet but check it out for yourself at the URL given above.

Corel Corporation announced that Corel^® Presentations^TM 9 for Windows^® , Corel's dynamic presentation application, is available as a free download at www.corel.com. With the free download of Corel Presentations 9, users can create captivating, high-quality slide shows and drawings that will leave a lasting impression on an audience. The product's ease of use and adaptability will guide and support any consumer's ability to produce great presentations. Until now, Corel Presentations 9 has only been available as part of WordPerfect^® Office 2000 and CorelDRAW^® 9 Office Edition. For the first time, consumers can now experience the power and proficiency of Corel Presentations as a stand-alone product.
To read more of this press release and others please visit www.corel.com/news.

Corel Corporation announced it is partnering with eToll, Inc., a leading provider of integrated digital solutions for consumer commerce, to launch a special software purchase offer for customers of eMachines.
EMachines -- an industry leader in providing Internet enhanced, low-cost, high value personal computers, as well as Internet advertising, portal and software distribution services -- will offer customers who purchase an eMachines personal computer the opportunity to purchase WordPerfect Office 2000 OEM version at a discounted rate. This suite of office solution software is designed for maximum ease of use and features word processing, graphics, spreadsheets and Web publishing capabilities.

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