I use the GIMP and the Windows Canon software that came with my DSLR via
VirtualBox with XP. I also have a Windows Corel suite that I inherited from
someone and I use it because I am a Corel user from way back and am familiar
with it. I use a Wacom Bamboo tablet for some creative things. I also use
Inkscape for vector work. I shoot in RAW and like Rawstudio and Ufraw for
transferring RAW images to Jpeg. I use Digikam for managing my photo
collection and quick editing.