Last night my friend asked about easy game design and he doesn't have time for my first suggestion, Python... I would simply develop using PyGame, Twisted, and Crystal Space . I'd use tools like Blender, Freyja , The Gimp, Inkscape, Pencil for design/animation and Kristal, Hydrogen, and Traverso for sound. These tools are all free or open ;)

A little bored today so why not compile a list of web browsers?  There are some really good ones like Flock, Shiira, and Maxthan so if you're looking for a new browser here are your choices. There are more, but these are all free. If you were to ask which I use I would answer Flock and Opera. These are my personal favorites, but Flock is what I use most these days. Also, I was curious about older browsers so if you want an older browser, like Mosaic - YES MOSAIC! I found a archive site with all the old browers...