Chip - I use both (have them both loaded on my machine right now), and have honestly had great luck with both. I'm not sure I could choose between them. Roxio is a little easier to use IMO. But Nero has a very good and easy to use WAV editor that is quite useful.

I have two versions of Nero (5.5 came with my burner). I recently bought version 6 in an OEM package (not the retail package) for $3.00 at surpluscomputers.com. OEM means you just get the disc, not a user's guide. But when's the last time you used one of those? I just checked, and they still have it for $2.99 here:

http://www.softwareandstuff.com/

Just do a search on Nero.

If you get it, buy the one with dual-layer dvd support. You may or may not need it now, but most likely will in the future.

JD