runequester: Ah, never mind the naysayers.... Do it 'cuz you want to... (Hey, how many people do a lot of 3D rendering on thier miggies anymore? I do.)
To elaborate on the software mentioned... First, many programs can be promoted using a tool like NewMode (aminet).
Final Calc is actually the spreadsheet
Final Writer (WP)
Final Data (database)
Which program is 'best'? No answer... it's all up to personal opinion. You could try searching the forums here for 'Best ______ program' (fill in the blank
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As for playing MP3's, RAM is important..... but an accel. is even more important. Personally, I would want an '060 to play MP3's decently. (My WarpEngine 40/40 4000 has trouble with many MP3's...)
My .02...
