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Nero 6 OEM was very good, too. I don't know of the adware that was bundled with it unless you downloaded it from Nero's website or else rather than having an actual pressed silver CD-ROM. 6 was bundled with my desktop so I was spared that pain. That and I like OEM versions for obvious reasons.

Nero 7 OEM came with one of my USB 2.0 LightScribe external optical drives that I use with my netbook. The LightScribe support led me to switch from 6 to 7. Though I tend to rely more upon HP's official tools for LightScribe labeling and seeing what I can cook up within LibreOffice's Draw and other vector illustration/bitmap photo software for my artistic needs.

I don't use the A/V production tools within Nero, though. I simply use it for audio extraction and optical disc recording. Though I have paid for a Gold Registration for MediaMonkey way back when and truly dig its audio conversion tools, library functions and its disc recording features. Since I didn't have to pay for Nero it's a good deal for me. That and I've had no problems with Nero.

As for audio editing/restoration I use both Audacity and Magix Music Editor (the circa 2002 version that came with the largely obsolete Magix deluxe video editing suite that I paid $20 for way back when): The former is also great for a myriad of audio-related tasks such as multichannel mixing. The latter I use since it was very inexpensive and it's great for adding the polish to the final audio master. It also has a fantastic digital noise sampling and removal filter that's optimized for music that I can't give enough high marks for.

You may not agree with what I choose to use but there's a method to my madness: I use the tools that have been proven to work through my own rigorous daily use. And so far these oldskool tools are thriving within that test of time itself. It's also an interesting feat to see how much I can get out of low-to-no budget production. At least I'm happy with that.

Besides, most people pay hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for the privilege. That's worth a few pennies regarding those thoughts. ;-)

Oldskool: That's where it's at. :-)

--Bekki

Combating functional illiteracy with latex-clad drama since the '80s, because old video games rule!