Say I wanted to create PDF files...

[InvisibleTouch]

...and let me state for the record that I loathe and despise PDF files, but I may be in a position of needing to write them soon. So, for someone who knows absolutely nothing on the topic, what's the best program? Anything out there that's free or low-cost and still good?

[Guava Jelly]

1. try this

http://www.primopdf.com/
FREE! Convert to PDF from any application by simply 'printing' to the PrimoPDF® printer - it couldn't be easier! Within minutes, you can create high-quality PDFs by converting from Word, Excel, and virtually any other printable file type.

* Completely FREE PDF Converter - not just a trial version.
* Print to PDF from virtually any Windows® application.
* Create PDF output optmized for print, screen, ebook, or prepress.
* No annoying pop-up ads, no registration requirement - no catch!
* High-quality, easy to use PDF creator for all users.
* New! Ability to merge PDF files upon conversion.
* New! Now supports Windows Vista.

[InvisibleTouch]

2. Thanks, I will check it out! :) n/t

[Guava Jelly]

3. just noticed your avatar

That RAWKS!!!

[JVS]

4. I wanted to create PDF files!

[billyskank]

5. As an alternative

and I'm sure GoPsUx's suggestion will work fine, but I think OpenOffice.org Writer can save to PDF, and it can open Microsoft .doc files.

[YDogg]

6. yup

[Kali]

8. I'll third this

I just learned how to do it myself about a month ago (I had a post asking the same in the computer forum) - I am no techie, so I can verify that Open Office is a great FREE office program.

[LeftyMom]

10. Yep.

That's what I did for my resume and it's be-yoo-tee-ful, if I do say so myself.

[gmoney]

7. Create them online...

Not tried it, but it's the original source:

http://createpdf.adobe.com/

[InvisibleTouch]

9. Thanks all, for the additional suggestions.

I'm sure one of them will be useful for me. Much appreciated! :)