So what are your suggestions? Nothing fancy - something for us simpletons - preferably Windows.

Here are a couple:

OpenOffice.org = supposed to work on Windows, Mac, also, and Linux

Free, donation requested. Operates on multi platforms.

Excellent WP program comparable to WORD; can save docs in multi formats including various WORD formats.
Excellent Spreadsheet
OK Power Point type Program
Not so great Database

Microsoft Works 9.0

$25 - $49 if you can find it. Seems that MS may have withdrawn the product? Comes with some computers. For the low price, you get a little tiny ad in the lower right hand corner.

Very good, simplified WP Program
OK Spreadsheet
Really good simple and easy to use home type Database. For example, I keep addresses, etc., of all Colorado Legislators, Christmas lists. Very easy mailmerge for letters, labels, etc. I just did 100 easy letters and envelopes to all Colorado Legislators.

This has replaced, finally, the databases I kept on Symantec Q&A. MSAccess is FAR too complex for me.

WS_FTP95 - do a google search, you can likely find it free. This program was designed for W95, but I use it daily to transfer files/updates to my web sites. It worked on W95, W98, XP and now on W7. I've tried others - too complex, too much of a learning curve for me.

So, any suggestions?