software favs at neonprimetime's den
Here is a list of software I recommend
(-) web browser = opera
(-) office suite = open office, star office
(-) editor = emacs
(-) photo editing = photoshop
(-) programming language = java
(-) win firewall = zone alarm
Also, obviously my distro of choice is debian
I've actually had the honor of listening to Ian Murdock (founder of debian)
give a speech at the Univ. of Illinois for Reflections/Projections.