[RicheemxX]

avant is just an extension to ie not an alternative but still a nice little program

other than that here is one of the other threads { i know there are several}
good programs for free?

most all of the stuff I'd post is in there but here are a few
adaware-spyware removal {i think its better than spybot}
trillian-instant messaging for the masses
firefox-best browser around IMO