Best graphics tool try irfanview.com for irfan, plugins make it worth while, best DVD tools I use, DVD Decrypter, (now banned). DVD shrink but you gotta have nero to burn from, best DVD unlocker, Ripit4me,
all from
www.vcdhelp.com.
Free stuff try openoffice.org..understand free spyware in Anydvd!
best codec I use Lagerith, best player Media Player Classic
all the best
Mer