Japanese language software

I want to learn Japanese, but there's a huge lack of Japanese classes in my area, so I'd like to get my hands on some Japanese language learning software.
Can anyone tell me my best choices for this? I know it's unlikely that I'll end up speaking fluent Japanese just from software but I want to do the best I can.

>>20
hah, back on topic:
Essentially, they're saying start with this:
http://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Kana-Reading-Japanese-Syllabaries/dp/0824831640/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2151019-3789523?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194365476&sr=8-1

it's the same book I used and learned he Hiragana and Katakana in a few days.

What everyone's talking about is the same author wrote a book to help remember the Kanji...but it's kind of controversial.  Regardless, here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Kanji-Complete-Japanese-Characters/dp/0824831659/ref=pd_bbs_3/104-2151019-3789523?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194365476&sr=8-3

がんばって！