software a notebook should have?

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
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Firewall-is it really necessary? im not fond of zonealarm that much

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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