What is the best DVD burning software?

[Holysmoke36]

Used to use nero 5 for cd burning, just bought a DVD burner and need some software.

Also, do I need a separate application to play DVDs? Thanks.

 

[CalvinHobbes]

NERO 6 is just fine for data DVD's or DVD Video.

For watching dvd's, WinDVD, PowerDVD, VLC.