software a notebook should have?

[ooo]

im getting a notebook soon 3 days before it gets shipped =), so what software shoud I install?

Should I install windows customizing stuff as that will take ram, would it eat up the batteries if i install that stuff?

I'm thinking of doing

Desktop Cus: CursorXP, Objectdock, Stylexp
ANTIV-Nod32
Firewall-is it really necessary? im not fond of zonealarm that much

[backlash]

yes, a firewall is necessary. Everything else is just preference. What programs do you use often? What are you using your notebook for?

[ooo]

its not a gaming notebook so its just like a standard notebook to do some work on and searching the web

hp l200
amd turion ml37
512mb ram + 1gb ram
60gb hd

[peat moss]

Google " notebook security " for issues such as wireless security and cable locks .

[despikable]

try pc cillin or macafee firewall (i know i cant spell) they are dif the n zonealarm.

[backlash]

office 2003 is nice to have. if you don't have it or don't know where to get it, then open office is always a nice alternative.

[ooo]

well office is already included i think w/ my purchase, just looking for a firewall now

[backlash]

I use norton internet security 2005 on my desktop and symantec client security 10 on my laptop. I have no problems with the software and LOVE the adblocking/popup blocking.

[ooo]

maybe i'll give that a try n see how it is lol, i'll test it out on my other computers

[twisterX]

i have no securty features on my desktop and its still fine.As long as you know the good porn sites and not the shit ones youll be fine. :D

[ooo]

lol i dled zone alarm pro, lol a few years ago when i used it i didnt like it, seems alright now =) lol back then it was annoying cause it blocked everything even my internet connection at times =D lol

[Wolfmight]

my friend bout an old notebook for cheap and put nearly 200 snes roms on it with an emulator. It was like a portable gaming device.

[Spicker]

u will need speedswitch xp

it reduces the speed of ur cpu when ur not gaming or doing major stuff...

for ex.
when im on batter my lappy runs at 518mhz(normal is 1.7ghz, its a athlon 2200+) at all times which gives me 3hours of battery life. and runs the laptop nice and cool.

[notmuffy]

you can use Windows Firewall, too.
I use ObjectDock, windowblinds and Aquarium Desktop on my laptop, which has the same specs as yours. I also use XP 64 bit edition, which I don't recommend (going to go back to regular old XP soon). I havne't noticed decreased battery life, but then again I got the big 12 cell one.
You won't need speedswitch if you have the Turion chip.