What's your 3 favorite pieces of software
Codewarrior is an IDE for a number of common programming languages - notable C, C++ and Java. I got version 7 for free on a magazine cover (latest version is 8).
Yep, Impulse Tracker is a crusty old DOS music writing application that I've used on and off for years. I never really got good writing music, but I've had a few good attempts at it. I'll post some of my more successful ventures if I get time...