It all depends on what you do with your computer. For one I am a stats nerd so I tend to have Conky running. OpenOffice or Libre office; for all your Office ne

It all depends on what you do with your computer. For one I am a stats nerd so I tend to have Conky running. OpenOffice or Libre office; for all your Office needs, it can also output to Microsoft formats. Screen; for multi terminal windows within one terminal. Also very handy when working remotely.