... then you definitely need these software!
Pidgin
With so many instant messaging (IM) applications exist nowadays, users got confused over which service is the best for them. I have friends in 4 different IMs: MSN, Yahoo! Messenger, Gtalk and Skype and each of them drain every little bit of my laptop memory.
To solve this, I use Pidgin. Its just like Linux instant messaging service, Empathy, and it combines all sort of IM applications into one single light messenger. You can integrate Pidgin with many popular IM services but sadly it doesn’t support Skype. Well at least Pidgin already saves you some precious bytes am I right?
You can combine friends in different protocols (MSN, YM etc) under one group and it has useful plug-ins which you might add.
Some cons here: It doesn’t have IMVironments, themes, Audibles and those interactive games etc. Just plain simple messenger.
Foxit reader
I love Adobe Acrobat Reader but the loading takes so much time and to make it worst- its heavy. You may want to try other pdf reader and here I recommend what I usually use- Foxit Reader. The function is pretty much the same, plus there are tabs just like your internet browsers so you can save spaces, thus tidy things up.
OpenOffice
This is an open source software to replace our Microsoft Office. Same feature, same function, same formats and what's important- it’s free.
Archimedes
If you’re an architecture student, you might wanna try Archimedes. It works just like AutoCad.
Google SketchUp
This is another AutoCad/Pro Engineer kinda software but its free. Came from Google itself, you might expect some user friendly tools and functions. Really really easy to use. There is a premium Pro version but the free one is already enough for you to design your own virtual room or houses.
P/S: I’m actually looking for a new laptop and Asus a52jk seems to fall within my budget. Any other suggestion?
