Mac OS X Tiger: Place a software window always on top

Hi,
Is there any way possible to place a software's window (TextEdit, Captain FTP...any software) on top of other softwares. It would be really useful in web programming.
Thanks.
Yv
iMac C2D 2.33, 1 GB, x1600 256mb, 250 GB HD   Mac OS X (10.4.8)   now enjoying full Apple reliability

That would usually be dependent on the individual application offering that feature.

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