LNE Basic WIN98 Keyboard

Boasts more collaboration tools than previous versions; new data recovery tools help prevent lost work; speech recognition lets you dictate and vocally navigate through Office apps.

Requires 210MB of disk space; won't work with Windows 95; most enhancements and additions are better suited for groups than individuals.

Microsoft Office XP's online and collaborative tool improvements make it a smart upgrade for businesses and groups, but it's not worth the cost, time, and effort for single or home users.

Seamless integration with popular Adobe products; familiar interface; streamlines common Flash authoring tasks; outputs to a range of popular formats.

Automatically converts vector graphics to bitmap objects if an effect is applied; advanced scripting options buried by the interface.

Great for anyone who wants to jump straight into Flash animation without becoming an expert in or needing the benefits of advanced scripting or complex interactivity.