• … bad.
• … good.
• … safe to use.

This tip is just a simple reminder that free software is not always best or worst choice when trying to figure out the best tool for the job.

An import thing to remember is just because it is free, does not mean it is free of malware. Think about it for a second… what better way to distribute spyware/viruses than through something people will willingly download? Do you remember the G-Archiver fiasco? On the other hand, these cases are pretty rare and if you have your system properly protected, you should be Ok.

Don’t let the appealing price of “free” make the decision for you, there are many software packages out there well worth their price.