well, i'll start out...

first off, programs...i use:

kai's power tools
fractint
ultrafractal
xenodream
tierazon (spelling?)

i know i've got a few more loaded but can't recall off the top of my head.

i am always looking for other fractal programs. you know each has a 'specialty' and i find that for certain types of effects that i am after, i grab different programs.

i am currently looking for more 3d fractal software. i think ideally, software that allows me to export a 3d object into another application, like bryce, as an .obj or .dxf file. does anyone know of such an application?