Topology drawing tool

Question

I need to draw some simple network topology charts, suggestions of some good tools appreciated.

Edit: love freeware :-)

Answer 1

Microsoft Visio Professional is very good for this type of diagram.

Answer 2

http://www.graphviz.org/

Answer 3

Graphviz is great if you want the layout to be automatic.

Answer 4

Omnigraffle if you want to do it by hand and have a Mac.

Answer 5

Try Dia - it's open source and cross platform.

Answer 6

SmartDraw is the best there is. It costs, but is worth the dosh.

Answer 7

NetworkNotepad is a useful, if quirky, programme.