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Packages are too inflexible and don't provide competitive differentiation, but custom-built solutions are too slow [to develop] and costly. System integrators are starting to offer next-generation pre-built solutions. - Gartner Research

Top 10 (or so) Utilities

We carefully compiled this list of utilities that we have found as most helpful in improving our productivity.

1. TextPad by Helios Software Solutions ($30/ 1 license, $135 for 5 licenses)
   "TextPad" (R) is a powerful, general purpose editor for plain text files. Easy to use, with all the features a power user requires." [1] It is a great replacement for Notepad, with a powerful search and replace feature across many files.
2. BeyondCompare by Scooter Software ($30)
   "Beyond Compare allows you to quickly and easily compare your files and folders. By using simple, powerful commands you can focus on the differences you're interested in and ignore those you're not. You can then merge the changes, synchronize your files, and generate reports for your records." [1]
3. FinePrint by FinePrint Software ($49.95)
   "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money! Delete unwanted pages, Print multiple pages on a sheet, Combine multiple print jobs into one, Print on electronic letterhead, Archive print jobs" [1]
4. HyperSnap by Hyperionics, screen capture ($35)
   "HyperSnap 6 is the fastest and easiest way to take screen captures from Windows screen and text capture from places where system text copy is not possible. HyperSnap combines the power of a first-class screen capture application with an advanced image editing utility - wrapped into one easy-to-use tool." [1]
5. DocuPrinter, printing to PDF by Neevia Technology ($19)
   "Neevia docuPrinter LT is a PDF printer driver, that can instantly convert any windows document into PDF. Simply select docuPrinter as your printer driver, print to it and your PDF file will be created and ready to view. PDF files created by docuPrinter LT are fully compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Neevia docuPrinter LT can enable even the novice computer operator to generate high-quality, searchable PDF without high costs." [1]
6. UltraISO by EZB Systems ($29.95)
   "UltraISO is an ISO CD/DVD image file creating/editing/converting tool and a bootable CD/DVD maker , it can directly edit the CD/DVD image file and extract files and folders from it, as well as directly make ISO files from your CD/DVD-ROM or hard disk. At the same time, you can maintain the ISO bootable information, thus creating your own bootable CD/DVDs. You now have the power to make and edit your own ISO files, and then burn them to CD/DVD for your own needs." [1] It comes with ISODrive, ISO CD/ DVD emulation drive software, so that you can load up your ISO images as virtual drives!

References

[1] From the respective company web site.

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