What's good laptop software?

[PepperBreath]

Just got a laptop for some webbrowsing and word processing when I'm out and about. Would like to know what's good to have on the go.

 

[DBSX]

I think a little more specific information is needed. Otherwise you might get answers like: A web browser and a Word processing package.

Whatever you need to use is what you should install. I don't carry any software with me, why add the weight? I install what I need (Microsoft Word and Excel, Macromedia Studio, Apache web server - for development), use it, am happy.

\Dan

 

[roguerower]

No CD Hacks are useful.

 

[Rottie]

If I am on the airplane I would add some games. If staying at cheap motel I might want to try free Netzero or Juno to check email, web surfing, etc.

 

[Busithoth]

Originally posted by: roguerower
No CD Hacks are useful.

QFT

 

[Imaginer]

If you frequent unknown places, Mappoint is the best software to find almost anything you are looking for. Couple that with a GPS receiver and you are good to go.

It has found many mom and pop style restaurants when I search for places to eat and some nearby gas stations too. (I wish they have updated pricing so it would make road traveling alot better).

 

[corkyg]

When travelling, my most used software is Adobe PSE, and ArcSoft's DVD slideshow. And I also enjoy a good DVD movie with PowerDVD. I don't do games, but I also use Eudora Pro and a word processor on occasion. DeLorme Street Atlas with Earthlink is great for navigating and finding places.

 

[deejayshakur]

alcohol 120% keeps dvd/cd drive spinning to a minimum while on the road = greater battery life.

 

[scottish144]

Daemon Tools is a great CD/DVD emulator. It creates a virtual drive that you can mount any iso file to.
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/announcements.php

 

[PepperBreath]

Any sniffer apps I should know about or is the one in Windows XP ok to use for Wi-Fi hotspots? I can't believe my laptop can actually pick up about 4-5 wireless networks in the neighborhood, and I live in a house!

For Wi-Fi hotspots, will the Windows XP firewall be fine or should I consider a 3rd party one like Zonealarm?

Originally posted by: deejayshakur
alcohol 120% keeps dvd/cd drive spinning to a minimum while on the road = greater battery life.

Wow. I had no idea it had that capability. I'll install that on my laptop though it can only burn CD-Rs. Doubles as a CD/DVD emulator too.