Microsoft Money for Windows 95 -- How does a company like Microsoft deal with an unsuccessful event like the failed Intuit/Microsoft merger? Quite well, actually...Microsoft has taken a page from Netscape's book by unleashing its latest version of Microsoft Money for Windows 95 (Microsoft's version of Intuit's immensely popular Quicken software) on the Internet for free download until October 31, 1995. This is an excellent app made even better by the fact that it's available for free. Microsoft Money handles all of your financial chores for you, including helping you balance your checking, saving, and credit card accounts; devise (and stick to) a budget; create reports and charts for expenses and revenues; electronically pay your bills; notify you of bills that will need to be paid soon; plan your retirement; and a whole lot more. As a long-time user of Quicken, I can definitely say that this newest version of Microsoft Money surpasses Quicken in terms of features, ease of use, value, and power. Microsoft has everyone else shaking in their shoes; now it looks like Intuit will soon be doing the same. While many long-time users of Quicken will likely be won over by Microsoft Money (you can even import your existing Quicken files into Money), the real question is whether this is an app that ordinary Joes and Joannes will use as well. If you can't keep your checkbook register organized now, then you'll undoubtedly fare no better with Microsoft Money at the helm. Like any financial tool, Microsoft Money still takes organization and effort in order to work its magic, but the results are well worth it. There's only one real downside to this client -- your free ticket expires on Halloween, so don't hesitate to check Microsoft Money out now. Pros: Excellent financial tool; intuitive, powerful, and attractive interface Cons: Free download expired on October 31, 1995, so you'll have to shell out the $29 New: This is the initial review of Microsoft Money Version Reviewed: 4.0 Date of Review: 9/3/95 Reviewer: Forrest Stroud