Swithing from Windows to Mac OSX - Application recommendations

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My new Macbook Pro 13" notebook should arrive this monday. And I can't wait!

I am a long (looong) time Windows user. And after a good week of researching, I am still somewhat in the dark as far as which applications are "must-haves" on Mac OSX.

I would be very greatful if you guys would recommend your favorite applications. I'm looking for recommendations in the following categories...

General use applications: File-compression applications, peer-to-peer applications, CD/DVD ripping/burning applications, messaging applications, etc.
Web-development applications: Code editors, graphic design applications, and everything in between
Must-have-cannot-live-without applications: Things like Growl and other applications that live within Mac OSX's preference panel
Virtiualization applications: VMware Fusion, Parallels, etc.

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