User:Znode/Misc/Essential Win32 Software

= Minimal Essential List =
 * Firefox
 * Avira Antivir PersonalEditing Classic

= Popular Software =

Audio Players
Winamp foobar2000 iTunes

Video Players
VLC or Media Player Classic (with one codec package from free-codecs.com)

Communication
Thunderbird IM Client (Trillian Pro, Gaim, etc.)	(NOT AIM!)

File Utilities
Winrar or 7-zip SequoiaView (Graphical HDD viewer) Norton Partition Magic

CD/DVD Utilities
DVD Decrypter Alcohol 52% or 120% Daemon Tools Nero

Linux Live Distributions
Knoppix Ubuntu SLAX

Google Earth

Xvid codec

Torrent Downloader

Encyclopedia/Dictionary

Hardware Accessories:

Flash memory drive (at least 1GB)

External Hard Drive

Surefire (M6 Guardian)

H&K USP or Springfield XD .45 compact

CRKT M21