photoshop 7, photoshop cs, photoshop cs2...well, adobe owns the design front. the GIMP is rumoured to be very good for free, but I'm sticking with adobe. cinema4d is an awesome program, but beyond me tbh, no idea how to work it. 3dmaxs is also excellent
Adobe Photoshop and Cinema 4D = My sig Those are my two favorite programs and If you are really intrested in Graphic Design I recommend these two.