What Security Programs Should I Get?

It seems like every client I have asks this question. The answer depends on a couples of things:
What kind of Internet connection you have, and how often are you on the Internet/what do you do when you get there?

If you you have Dial-up, then any antivirus program you come across (except Windows Defender) will be enough security; I'd recommend AVG Free(http://free.avg.com).
If you have DSL or a Cable connection you need two types of programs all the time, and occasionally a third one for a couple of hours once a week(or once a month if you hardly use the Internet). The two types of programs you need all the time are antivirus and firewall. The third type is anti-spyware. If you arent using a firewall, then you will need the anti-spyware all the time.

So, which security program is the best? Does it have to be separate programs?

The answer to the second question is 'somtimes' and 'depends on the program you are using'.
If you are using a 'suite' (which is a combination of separate programs which are sold bundled together, like Microsoft Office) then no, all the security programs are installed and run as one program. If you are not using a 'suite', then yes, it has to be separate programs.

Which security program is the best? Currently, the 2 best are Norton 2009, which is available in standalone antivirus and as an Internet Security Suite, and Eset Nod32 antivirus; which is also available as standalone and suite. What is the difference between the two? Only price; Norton is the more expensive and Nod32 is only available from the Internet.

What would I recommend? Norton.

For anti-spyware, I'd recommend Webroot's Spy Sweeper.