Which programs?

programs you cannot do without.

[stevenjm]

Hi new to the forum. starting out with a question.(don't worry I am an active poster on forums and will answer questions as well)
just trying to compile a list of programs that webdesigners, webadministrators and seo's feel are programs that they feel would be essentials(and helpful ones) in day to day working in this field. I am travelling to asia tomorrow and software there(genuine) is a lot more affordable for someone like me on a students income.I have a list of my own but would really appreciate anyones comments and please do not be shy with the list.(I already have macromedia and adobe suites but would love a list of your favourites to supplement these eg graphics,virus,server etc. :)

[stevenjm]

Sure.(probably will not get a lot of these off the shelf) Here it is:
latest Corel.
Xml Spy.
Norton Firewall + Antivirus.
Photoimpact 8.
latest adobe and macromedia suites.
3D Studio Max.
Cuteftp and html.
asp and .net.
Getright.
Zone allarm.
Pvcs tracker.
Paradox.
Wordtracker.

[grahamstewart]

Norton Firewall...
..Zone allarm.

Get one or the other - but not both because they do the same job.
(Hint: ZoneAlarm is free)

[thewebboy]

What I use..
Puddy, WS_FTP, Open Office, PhotoShop 6, Mozilla

[SlowMove]

Swift 3D MAX (Vector Plug-in for 3ds max} if you're using both Macromedia Flash and 3D Studio Max. This will allow you to create the most awesome Flash.

[killroy]

Hmm I second on 3DS Max.

I laso have several copies for Delphi running at all times, but I guess that depends on your scripting preferences.

uh, and of course mysql.exe that's a must-use (you'll have it with mySQL anyways)

SN