I have just spent the day testing and a few i used before but for no money down the best data burning software is Deep Burner which can also burn to dvd. For converting any file type to dvd folders for burning its VsoDivx to Dvd, to burn that folder its DvdShrink and DvdDecrypter to rip from a divd its DvdFab decrypter and the previously listed shrink and decrypter for burning. Windows Movie Maker does a good job of putting pics to music and onto cds and Windows Media player does a good job of ripping and burning music if you want mp3 MusicMatch is perfect for that so unless you want certain extras that covers all the basics and no money out of pocket. Anyone got other suggestions