How do you study for the CFA Level 1?

Before this June 2008 papers, the cirriculum were separate from the CFA exam fees. Thus, most of the people I know use study notes instead of buying the cirriculum.

Now that the cirriculum is free. Do you guys still use the study notes? And are you taking a study course at any of the private institutions (including paid online sites)

Or any other way of studying for the CFA Level 1?

Do share!