Creating PDF Files

I ask out of ignorance... but how does one create a PDF file? Do you have to purchase the Adobe software or is there a free version of it that will let you create a PDF file.... I feel like I should know this but I'm two cups of coffee into it and don't!
jed

 

Try this out.....CutePDF (freeware)

http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp

There's also one listed here at MG... PDF995 (also freeware)

http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4511

 

thanks much...will give it a try!