How do I remove software?

I just made the switch from a dell 2 an apple & i really love it but i dont know how to remove programs that i have downloaded & did not like. So there4 i will not have a HardDrive full of Uneeded & Unwanted Stuff? will some one shed a beam of light on the situation please??

1. Drag the Application in question to the Trash
2. Using Find file (command+F)
(a) Type the name of the file, when located, move all items to the Trash.
(b) Type the name of the Author of the file (that means who wrote the file), locate it and move it to the Trash....
3. Empty the Trash...
Note..You can use step 2b if you have no other software created by that author.!!!
This will remove all traces of any software......When that is all done, restart.
or try Uninstalling applications....
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/uninstallingapps.html
Also Try....
DesInstaller at.......
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/13955
Uninstaller at....
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/17138
AppZapper at .....
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/20306
completely remove apps with drag and drop simplicity. The latest release has a QuickZap feature that allows you to quickly select a preference pane, widget, or plugin without manually digging around for it.
also available .....
SuperPop ... www.superpop.co.uk/
Spring Cleaning .... www.allume.com/mac/springcleaning/
Yank ... http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/20392
georgew

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