Getting started with a new iMac...

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I'm on my first Apple computer, a shiny new 21.5" iMac.

I am not unfamiliar with OS X as I have been using a borrowed MacBook for a few months. Considering that this is my machine, I am more comfortable "settling in".

I would like to get recommendations for software to install on it, other possible uses and whatnot.

I bought it primarily for iPhone development, but I make videos on my beast of a PC using Adobe Premiere CS3. What software is recommended for me to download for the aforementioned as well as photo editing, graphic design and web design?

Bear in mind that this machine will NOT have steady internet access and that I'm looking for freeware only.

THANKS!

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