Well, this all depends on what operating system you are using. My recommendation would be to go get a Mac and use iMovie that is pre-installed or if you want to get a little more creative, get Final Cut Express. You can't beat Mac and the software they have made available for nothing or for a minimal cost. The software is also very user friendly, anybody can get creative with it. All new macs also have Superdrive's which easily burn DVD's from iDVD which is another free program pre-installed. I switched from PC's 8 years ago and haven't looked back. I know hundreds of people that have switched and only 1 that has switched back to a PC