What do you think of the services that offer to list your site on 1000 directories for $10 or whatnot? Here is one for example: http://www.gtsee.com/?gclid=CLrsz6_J5JUCFR8ViQodR3zqeQ
It is important to know if they submit your site to all directories instantly or in the longer period of the time. It is always better to build links gradually.
You have come to the wrong place -- DP doesnt' promote, approve or tolerate posts for cracks and warez... Thx
My experience says that automated directory submission not only can not help but it can hurt you in the long run automated scripts have a problem with improper category selection and you can end up being rejected (and blacklisted) in those directories I suggest you either do the submissions yourself or just pay someone to do it for you (manually)
Yea stay away from farm links, they will harm your PR. Try to link with sites of you own niche and it will help you allot on your future PR.
do it yourself if you can its just so tedious and boring its hard to stay awake while doing it. I suggest setting aside some time a day or week and getting the mindset ready to submit 10 -20-30 a day and be consistent it works better that way and gets you into a good routine
do it yoursellf is the best. automated submissions made some trouble to me before. It will take more time but seeing what your are doing is the best