I need EVERYONE's opinions and recommendations

[v087mxgb at ubvmsa.cc.buffalo.edu]

I manage the Engineering computer systems for my company.  I am really
more oriented to PC's, but I run a Prime 9955 II.  I have recently led a
five-manager team in a six month (whew!) CAD/solid modelling evaluation.
We have selected PRO/Engineer as our solution, and will most likely be
running on a Sparcstation platform by December.....

I am currently developing the Capital Expense Request to purchase the
equipment this month...

I have used an old Sun (3/80 ??? I think) to do solid modelling at the
University of BUffalo, and AM familiar with the HARDWARE.

My problem is UNIX...I need advice, as follows;

1) What software should I have ( what do YOU users find essential). I
   will be mostly doing programming, databasing, CAD, and Analysis. 
2) What Telecom package is best. I love PCPLUS for the PC, what is
   comparable for Sun's.
3) What editors are good, I like MicrEmacs for the PC
4) What is best Word processor, I like MS Word 5 on PC.

Please give me your opinion....the more responses the better!  Thank you
for your valuable advice...

Shawn E. Thompson "..my sig file was so long, I'm not even allowed a quote..."
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