I've got the Google Pack thanks to your recommendation, and I've also started an account for Google Docs, which is pretty cool for collaborative efforts and accessing docs online when you are away from your computer.
Let's see, a new Internet Explorer, oh excuse me Windows Internet Explorer coming out during the first half of 2008? I'll probably update to that one during the second half of 2008.
Web standard, eh? I wonder if they'll simply install a "Use Firefox Engine" option??