Some like MS, some don't, but for those of you who care to have a look-see, MS is offering their newly vamped Office Accounting Express 2008 free of charge. Here's the blurb:
"Microsoft has updated its Office Accounting software, and just like last year, the company is offering free and paid versions. Office Accounting 2008 will set you back $199, while the slimmed down Office Accounting Express 2008 is available for free.
If you run a small business with international clients, you might want to shell out a few bucks for the professional accounting package with support for things like multiple currencies and multiuser access. But if you're self employed and are just looking for a way to manage accounts, track invoices and bill payment, and a few other basic business features, the free version looks pretty nice.
The 2008 edition also includes Spanish language support and integration with new online banking services."
If you are interested, hop over here to get yours free of charge. Be advised, the download filesize is 225MB, so if you're on dialup, be prepared.