Mac Programs?

[Bad Blood]

We have a 'Best programs to download' thread mainly for Windows users, and I think we should have one for the Mac users among us.

If this thread doesn't become very successful due to the amount of mac users on the site, go ahead and close it. I am aware of a fair few mac users, though.

These are just a few I know of, so people add to it if you use some good programs. They are in no particular order or groups.


Spotlight - This is a search function, which is a quick, easy way to get to any file on your Mac.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/spotlight/

Safari RSS - Scan all the latest news, information and articles from thousands of websites in one simple-to-read, searchable article list delivered right to you. The magic of Safari RSS means you stay on top of your favorite interests without feeling like you’re ever missing out.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/safari/

iChat AV - An IM program which allows you to talk to upto 10 participants visually with high quality audio. AIM profiles can be used in iChat.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/ichat/

QuickTime 7 - QuickTime 7 makes the future of video crystal clear with new features including user-friendly controls and pristine H.264 video. Upgrade to QuickTime 7 Pro and capture your own movies, then share them with friends and family via email or .Mac.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/quicktime/

VoiceOver - An accessibility interface that offers you magnification options, keyboard control and spoken English descriptions of what’s happening on screen. If you have a visual impairment, VoiceOver enables you to work collaboratively with other Mac users or work on their computers without assistance.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/voiceover/

AppleScript - Everyone who uses a computer knows the challenge of performing the same series of tasks over and over again. For example, try to add a prefix to the names of 75 files in a folder and you’ll soon realize how time consuming and stressful repetitive actions can be. Isn’t there a easier way? Yes. It’s called AppleScript.
AppleScript is an English-like language used to write script files that automate the actions of the computer and the applications that run on it.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/applescript/

iCal - A calendar on your desktop, easy to use and very useful.

More information mon this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/ical/

DashBoard - Check the time, watch the weather, track flights, view stock prices and find a local restaurant. Instantly. With a single click, the Dashboard zooms across your Desktop, giving you fast access to nifty widgets designed for fun as well as function.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/dashboard/

You can also downloads loads of different widgets from here: http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/

Windows Media Player 9.0 - A very basic version of the Windows Media Player, for when you've been sent a song/media file and it's not playable through iTunes/Quicktime.

This can be downloaded, here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx?displang=en&qstechnology=

iTunes - Obviously, most of you know about this as it comes already installed on your mac (I think). But this is a programe for playing all your music/videos. There is an Music Store inside the program where you can purchase music and videos. You can also download poscasts from the Music Store too.

iSquint - This one's for all you people with iPods. If there's a video file, which can't be played on your iPod this is the application that will convert it for you, so it can be put onto your iPod.

Download this, here: http://www.isquint.org/

Most of these programs can be downloaded from here: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Adiumx.com: for people who want to use all of there ims in one. like trillian but better for macs.

downloadable from here : http://adiumx.com/

acquisition: a great mac p2p
downloadable from here: http://www.acquisitionx.com/

Automator: brilliant for crappy day to day things, it just does it for you. comes with mac osx or i life

Garage band: for all of your recording/song writing needs.but live4 is better. but not cheap. comes on ilife

toast 6 titanium: a really good burning program, like nero, only 1000 times better.

VLC for playing wmv wmw and every other format of video. really handy. downloadable from here :http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

mac the ripper: good for ripping dvds

This page here: http://www.pure-mac.com/p2p.html Has loads of P2P programs for the mac, including Ares and Bittorrent.

Smultron

Smultron is a freeware open-source text editor for OS X. It supports HTML syntax coloring and several other features that are quite useful for web-site coding etc. Also features a document history for quick access to all documents worked on and saved in Smultron.

http://smultron.sourceforge.net/

Clutter - This is a program which allows you to get the album cover for any album in iTunes and it will display in iTunes.

Download from here: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/ipod_itunes/clutter.html

Audacity - Free and open source audio recorder and editor. Supports multiple recording tracks.

Infos and Download: [url]http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

As I said, feel free to add to this/Change it as I am aware I probably slipped up somewhere. I know I would have missed several programs off, but this is all I have time for now.

[Kithkin]

Most of those programs come with any new mac though :confused:

I just got my new iBook today, and I think apple script is the only thing that may not have come with it.

What is a good aim program for the mac. My school had 3 versions on their macs and they all sucked hard.

[Axe]

We have a 'Best programs to download' thread mainly for Windows users, and I think we should have one for the Mac users among us.

If this thread doesn't become very successful due to the amount of mac users on the site, go ahead and close it. I am aware of a fair few mac users, though.

These are just a few I know of, so people add to it if you use some good programs. They are in no particular order or groups.


Spotlight - This is a search function, which is a quick, easy way to get to any file on your Mac.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/spotlight/

Safari RSS - Scan all the latest news, information and articles from thousands of websites in one simple-to-read, searchable article list delivered right to you. The magic of Safari RSS means you stay on top of your favorite interests without feeling like you’re ever missing out.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/safari/

iChat AV - An IM program which allows you to talk to upto 10 participants visually with high quality audio. AIM profiles can be used in iChat.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/ichat/

QuickTime 7 - QuickTime 7 makes the future of video crystal clear with new features including user-friendly controls and pristine H.264 video. Upgrade to QuickTime 7 Pro and capture your own movies, then share them with friends and family via email or .Mac.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/quicktime/

VoiceOver - An accessibility interface that offers you magnification options, keyboard control and spoken English descriptions of what’s happening on screen. If you have a visual impairment, VoiceOver enables you to work collaboratively with other Mac users or work on their computers without assistance.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/voiceover/

AppleScript - Everyone who uses a computer knows the challenge of performing the same series of tasks over and over again. For example, try to add a prefix to the names of 75 files in a folder and you’ll soon realize how time consuming and stressful repetitive actions can be. Isn’t there a easier way? Yes. It’s called AppleScript.
AppleScript is an English-like language used to write script files that automate the actions of the computer and the applications that run on it.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/applescript/

iCal - A calendar on your desktop, easy to use and very useful.

More information mon this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/ical/

DashBoard - Check the time, watch the weather, track flights, view stock prices and find a local restaurant. Instantly. With a single click, the Dashboard zooms across your Desktop, giving you fast access to nifty widgets designed for fun as well as function.

More information on this, here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/dashboard/

You can also downloads loads of different widgets from here: http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/

Windows Media Player 9.0 - A very basic version of the Windows Media Player, for when you've been sent a song/media file and it's not playable through iTunes/Quicktime.

This can be downloaded, here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx?displang=en&qstechnology=

iTunes - Obviously, most of you know about this as it comes already installed on your mac (I think). But this is a programe for playing all your music/videos. There is an Music Store inside the program where you can purchase music and videos. You can also download poscasts from the Music Store too.

iSquint - This one's for all you people with iPods. If there's a video file, which can't be played on your iPod this is the application that will convert it for you, so it can be put onto your iPod.

Download this, here: http://www.isquint.org/

Most of these programs can be downloaded from here: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

This page here: http://www.pure-mac.com/p2p.html Has loads of P2P programs for the mac, including Ares and Bittorrent.

As I said, feel free to add to this/Change it as I am aware I probably slipped up somewhere. I know I would have missed several programs off, but this is all I have time for now.

Adiumx.com: for people who want to use all of there ims in one. like trillian but better for macs.

downloadable from here : http://adiumx.com/

acquisition: a great mac p2p
downloadable from here: http://www.acquisitionx.com/

Automator: brilliant for crappy day to day things, it just does it for you. comes with mac osx or i life

Garage band: for all of your recording/song writing needs.but live4 is better. but not cheap. comes on ilife

toast 6 titanium: a really good burning program, like nero, only 1000 times better.

VLC for playing wmv wmw and every other format of video. really handy. downloadable from here :http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

mac the ripper: good for ripping dvds

good thread ben. i'd rep you if i could. macs need more attention.

I just got my new iBook today, and I think apple script is the only thing that may not have come with it.

What is a good aim program for the mac. My school had 3 versions on their macs and they all sucked hard.

Adiumx.com: for people who want to use all of there ims in one. like trillian but better for macs.

yeah.

[Bad Blood]

Cheers, Conor.

If there's anymore, just post them up.

[Axe]

Cheers, Conor.

If there's anymore, just post them up.
/has 145 widgets uploading, they are all freeware so are legal to share.

[Bad Blood]

Bump

[rbv]

Soulseex- A mac designed client for soulseek. Excellent program with little to no bugs.

http://chris.schleifer.net/ssX/

[Damrod]

I just got my new iBook today, and I think apple script is the only thing that may not have come with it.


It should be somewhere, as Automator is completely based on Apple Script. Under Applications should be a folder called AppleScript, at least on my Mac it is. Maybe XCode installs it there though, I'm not 100% sure


What is a good aim program for the mac. My school had 3 versions on their macs and they all sucked hard.

Adium is the best you can get in terms of IM on the Mac. Supports a shiet-load of protocols and services, highly customizable interface, a lot of cool scripts as add-ons etc. Check that out for sure



Took the freedom to add Smultron to the list. It's by far the best HTML-text editor I got my hands on. And it's free :)

[standard]

You know how the other thread has uploads?


Well, I can upload stuff like REALbasic if people want it.

[rbv]

Dreamweaver's better.

[Bad Blood]

Is there a way to get Adium to show you who's signed on when they do?

That's the only annoying thing about it.

[Kithkin]

uploaded stuff would be cool

Adium is nice, thanks for the link.

Anyone have any links for really nifty widgits. I only use 3 of the ones that came with osx

[Bad Blood]

I think Msn is better than Adium still. It's good though.

I've got this iTunes widget, which shows you the lyrics of any song you're playing.

[Damrod]

What is a good aim program for the mac. My school had 3 versions on their macs and they all sucked hard.

I think Msn is better than Adium still. It's good though.


MSN = not AIM :)

[Kithkin]

Here's a question. What do you use to look at .pdf files on the mac.

Perhaps something other than preview?

I got a widget that displays random futurama quotes, which is awsome. I also discovered the sheer coolness that is the f9 key.

One odd thing. With Adium, I can sign on fine with 2 Aim and an MSN account and talk using any one of the three, but I can only see the buddies of the first thing I sign on with. Is there any way to display the other names?

[Bad Blood]

Clutter - This is a program which allows you to get the album cover for any album in iTunes and it will display in iTunes.

Download from here: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/ipod_itunes/clutter.html

I find this really handy.

[Damrod]

Here's a question. What do you use to look at .pdf files on the mac.

Perhaps something other than preview?

Alternatives:

Adobe Reader: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/107
PDFViewer: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19734

One odd thing. With Adium, I can sign on fine with 2 Aim and an MSN account and talk using any one of the three, but I can only see the buddies of the first thing I sign on with. Is there any way to display the other names?

Have you checked the boxes in front of the accounts in the preferences, so that they sign in automatically on program start? I could think of nothing else right now

[Kithkin]

Damrod, I don't care what the other mods say behind your back... you're good people.

[Axe]

uploaded stuff would be cool

Adium is nice, thanks for the link.

Anyone have any links for really nifty widgits. I only use 3 of the ones that came with osx
I have 145 if you want me to upload them.
most are cool, and just odd.

I think Msn is better than Adium still. It's good though.

I've got this iTunes widget, which shows you the lyrics of any song you're playing.
you mean the people not online to show them too?
I never need that. meh. i'm sure it can be changed.

Here's a question. What do you use to look at .pdf files on the mac.

Perhaps something other than preview?

I got a widget that displays random futurama quotes, which is awsome. I also discovered the sheer coolness that is the f9 key.

One odd thing. With Adium, I can sign on fine with 2 Aim and an MSN account and talk using any one of the three, but I can only see the buddies of the first thing I sign on with. Is there any way to display the other names?
That is the thing with adium it mixes your people. they will be in 1 big group unless you separate them from each other.
I love exposé (f9 f10 f11) it is really handy.
and ben, there is a widget called amazon art, you find the picture in the widget frame, select the songs in itunes to have the picture added to, then press a square button on the widget. easier than clutter.

Damrod, I don't care what the other mods say behind your back... you're good people
Yeah, Damrod is cool.

[Bad Blood]

Yeah, and I mean that when someone signs on, it shows who has signed on, like MSN does. It makes a noise and the persons sign in name appears in the corner of the screen.

[Kithkin]

Ok, my problem was that my one msn contact wasn't actually added yet. I thought I added her when I really just messengered her.

If you want to upload 145 widgets, be my guest.

[Axe]

hey Kithkin and Ben, I have them uploaded.
http://s57.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2EO5I8EHPIVFH1HLEPYD9GR35G
:) enjoy.

[Damrod]

Audacity

Free and open source audio recorder and editor. Supports multiple recording tracks.

Infos and Download: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

[Bad Blood]

hey Kithkin and Ben, I have them uploaded.
http://s57.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2EO5I8EHPIVFH1HLEPYD9GR35G
:) enjoy.

Awesome, i'll check them out a bit later.

[Axe]

Audacity

Free and open source audio recorder and editor. Supports multiple recording tracks.

Infos and Download: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
yeah, it's good but garage band is more user friendly.

Live is good too.

[The Musician]

I'll put a link from my download thread to this one :D

[Axe]

I'll put a link from my download thread to this one :D
good idea, we're dying here :(

[Kithkin]

Ha. Audacity (or another recording program) would be nice, but all I have is the built in mic for the ibook, and I don't think recording through that would be very good:)

I just noticed that.

Axe is a saint for uploading all those widgets.

[Damrod]

yeah, it's good but garage band is more user friendly.

Live is good too.

The problem I have with GarageBand is, if I just want to record a simple bass line to show to my band mates on rehersal, I don't want to fire up a huge monster eating away at least 7GB on my HDD.

Audacity is all I need so far :)

[Kithkin]

When i want to show a line or progression or riff to bandmates I use reason or guitar pro. My timing sucks:(

[Axe]

Axe is a saint for uploading all those widgets.
np mate.
The problem I have with GarageBand is, if I just want to record a simple bass line to show to my band mates on rehersal, I don't want to fire up a huge monster eating away at least 7GB on my HDD.

Audacity is all I need so far :)
I see what you mean, garageband can be quite crazily huge at times, it runs well for me though.

[Axe]

Bump.

[Damrod]

http://www.filerun.info/

Ok, so I read about this on my favorite Mac News Site, and this looks like a great thing.

This program, FileRun, is supposed to be a replacement for the Finder in Tiger (10.4.x). List of the features:


Download and upload files with the integrated FTP Client
Search files with Spotlight or the "normal" file search
Show and hide invisible files and package contents
Keep track of recent files and folders in a History menu
Quickly access favorite files via menus and sidebars
Create and modify disk images
Convert disk images to folders and vice versa
Burn and erase CDs/DVDs
Batch rename files
Manage users and groups
Find duplicate and unique files
Archive files with zip and tar
Keep track of the S.M.A.R.T. status of attached hard disks
Delete single files from the trash


It will be released in February, so, bookmark the site and set a reminder for to notify you. :)

[Axe]

http://www.filerun.info/

Ok, so I read about this on my favorite Mac News Site, and this looks like a great thing.

This program, FileRun, is supposed to be a replacement for the Finder in Tiger (10.4.x). List of the features:


Download and upload files with the integrated FTP Client
Search files with Spotlight or the "normal" file search
Show and hide invisible files and package contents
Keep track of recent files and folders in a History menu
Quickly access favorite files via menus and sidebars
Create and modify disk images
Convert disk images to folders and vice versa
Burn and erase CDs/DVDs
Batch rename files
Manage users and groups
Find duplicate and unique files
Archive files with zip and tar
Keep track of the S.M.A.R.T. status of attached hard disks
Delete single files from the trash


It will be released in February, so, bookmark the site and set a reminder for to notify you. :)
I have to say, you know your **** man. thanks.
also, I like safari, and the internet explorer on mac works well for me too.
9.0 i think.

[Bad Blood]

How do I sign up or whatever to get SLSK running?

[Kithkin]

This is a longshot, but does anyone know of a program that lets a mac write to NFTS formatted hard drives.

[Axe]

This is a longshot, but does anyone know of a program that lets a mac write to NFTS formatted hard drives.
the best i could find was this on some guys blog :

This might be something that all the experts here know about already, but I was stumped by it initially, and was happy to figure out a solution. I had an NTSF-formatted Windows XP hard drive in a PC box, and I was too lazy to plug in a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Instead, I pulled the hard drive out of the PC and plunked it into a USB2 enclosure, which I then plugged in to my Mac. I could read the disc, but when I went to Disc Utility to wipe it and reformat it, the option was greyed out.

After some futile searching, I was ready to boot up off of an OS X install disc (as one hint had suggested), but then figured I'd try one more thing -- I ejected the volume, and then, voila, I could format it as an unmounted volume. Easy!

I can now donate the PC to a youth artist group, knowing that the person who gave me the PC in the first place won't have all their data out there in the mean old world. I did a 'write 8 times format' in order to clear the drive. I point this out just in case anyone else decides to do this and accidentally puts a chunk of their personal data out into the world.

it seems pretty solid to me.
But I honestly don't know. I will keep looking anyway.

[Triangle]

I miss using a Mac. I just need my dad to get a new one so I can have his current one.

[Kithkin]

Yeah, the problem is I don't want to re-format the drive.

Why I need it is, I backed up my mp3s on dvds. But my main computer can't read the dvds it burned but the ibook can (I have no idea why).

What I'm doing now is hooking the external drive up to a computer on the network and transfering them that way. It works but it's slow because the computer doesn't have usb 2:(

But thanks anyway:)

[Kithkin]

Look at me! I'm contributing.

Chicken of the VNC (http://sourceforge.net/projects/cotvnc/) - If have another computer that uses VNC, this will connect your mac to it. This doesn't display video, but if you're trying to watch video with VNC, you're in a pretty sorry state.

[Axe]

Yeah, the problem is I don't want to re-format the drive.

Why I need it is, I backed up my mp3s on dvds. But my main computer can't read the dvds it burned but the ibook can (I have no idea why).

What I'm doing now is hooking the external drive up to a computer on the network and transfering them that way. It works but it's slow because the computer doesn't have usb 2:(

But thanks anyway:)
omg double post.

i know what it is. if you get the program toast 6 titanium (easy to download and get a patch for, and I'm willing to upload. just talk to me on AIM)
when you burn the disc it should say on the tab on left hand side


mac format
windows&mac format



otherwise disregard the dvds,hook it up to the computer using migration assistant (found in utilities) plug a firewire cable into the comp and your ibook, restart the mac while holding down t and it should come up as an external hard drive.
otherwise I don't know.

[clown_phobia]

Most of those programs come with any new mac though :confused:

I just got my new iBook today, and I think apple script is the only thing that may not have come with it.

What is a good aim program for the mac. My school had 3 versions on their macs and they all sucked hard.

iChat, or simply AIM

[Damrod]

This is a longshot, but does anyone know of a program that lets a mac write to NFTS formatted hard drives.

The problem is, OS X can not write to NTFS 5. General incompatibility. If it's because of the Apple guys being lazy, or Microsoft nor providing specs, no one knows.

As you already found a solution, here some ideas for future data move:


OS X can read and write to FAT32. Maybe reorganize your external drive with a tool like Partition Magic so it has a FAT32 partition for Data exchange with the external drive (with PartitionMagic you do not have to reformat the drive, thus not losing Data)
Hook the drive up to a Hub or Switch with appropiate port (USB or FireWire). Over the network the filesystem does not matter
Alternative to above: Hook the drive up to a network PC, and provide it for network use. The Mac should be able to write to it, hooked up to the same network as the PC.


Hope that helps. :)

[Bad Blood]

Anyone know a good program that is suitable for making invitations?

[Damrod]

Anyone know a good program that is suitable for making invitations?


Like, party invitations and stuff like that?

[Bad Blood]

Yeah.

I can't be bothered to do it with photoshop.

[Damrod]

I'm crawling around several sites to find a program for me, if I come across something, I'll post it here :)

[Bad Blood]

Cool, cheers man.

[Bad Blood]

Bump

[Axe]

A TIP: DO NOT DOWNLOAD REAL PLAYER IT SCREWS UP YOUR QUICKTIME PLAYING ABILITY

k.

*secret bump*

[Leukeh]

I find HandBrake to be alot better than Mac The Ripper for Ripping DVDs - it doesn't allow for the special features or anything, but it puts the movie into .mp4
format and it's relatively fast.

Roxio Toast for burning CD's

VLC Player for playing videos that Quicktime can't read.

I probably have a few more, but my Mac isn't connected at the moment... so I'll post back sometime when it is.

[Damrod]

I just stumbled across this:

Flip4Mac
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/flip4mac.mspx

Former shareware software Flip4Mac is now available as freeware from Microsoft. Flip4Mac enhances the QuickTime player to play WindowsMedia files. the installation of the WindowsMedia Player (that usually did not work well at all) is obsolete now. :thumb:

[Axe]

I just stumbled across this:

Flip4Mac
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/flip4mac.mspx

Former shareware software Flip4Mac is now available as freeware from Microsoft. Flip4Mac enhances the QuickTime player to play WindowsMedia files. the installation of the WindowsMedia Player (that usually did not work well at all) is obsolete now. :thumb:
Wow, that is a very nice program, thanks Rod.

[Bad Blood]

Just what I needed !

My WMP always ****ed up.

[I'm Charming]

Problem 1. Using a mac...

Problem 2. The thought of using windows...


Pick Your Poison.

[Leukeh]

OK first off (well secondly since I've posted in this thread already) Safari is lame. I really, really don't like it. I use Firefox, and thats awesome. Not Specifially Mac though so...

EasyWMA - Converts .wma to .mp3 hassle free. Drop and drag. Easy as pie.

The best MSN program I've been able to find for Mac is Mercury Messenger - if anyone can better it, please let me know.

[Dinosawesome]

iDraw is good for animation.

VLC for playing .avi files

HBTimer 1.5.1 as a stopwatch

Wiretap pro for recording your computer

[Leukeh]

iDraw is good for animation.

VLC for playing .avi files

HBTimer 1.5.1 as a stopwatch

Wiretap pro for recording your computer

Do you have iDraw? I've been looking for it...

[Bad Blood]

OK first off (well secondly since I've posted in this thread already) Safari is lame. I really, really don't like it. I use Firefox, and thats awesome. Not Specifially Mac though so...

EasyWMA - Converts .wma to .mp3 hassle free. Drop and drag. Easy as pie.

The best MSN program I've been able to find for Mac is Mercury Messenger - if anyone can better it, please let me know.

I hate Mercury Messenger. It pisses me off :p

Adium > MM

[Axe]

I hate Mercury Messenger. It pisses me off :p

Adium > MM
truth, also, leukeh you can keep downloading the trial version of the original, 45 times per user and you can re-download it and do it again.
'tis what i do.

[Leukeh]

truth, also, leukeh you can keep downloading the trial version of the original, 45 times per user and you can re-download it and do it again.
'tis what i do.

Downloading now:thumb:

Thanks

[Kithkin]

What do you use for the Microsoft equivilent of Word. I'm underwhelmed by the text editor that came with my ibook.

[Leukeh]

What do you use for the Microsoft equivilent of Word. I'm underwhelmed by the text editor that came with my ibook.

The Mac version of Microsoft Word :thumb:

Microsoft Office for OS X is very worth it. Pages is a very bad program (assuming that's the text editor you're talking about) It's basically like notebook on XP, but with image capabilities.

[Bass_ment]

Hey I was wondering if anyone could reccommend some internet security programs and the like. I'm very new to using a Mac and I know that they are virtually untouched by viruses but what about spyware and the like? Anything I should use to make sure it works fine across the whole vast internet?

[Damrod]

There is so far no Spyware I can really think of.

Be sure to get Little Snitch though. It's a special firewall that allerts you when an application wants to connect to the internet. VERY useful.

http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html

[Bass_ment]

There is so far no Spyware I can really think of.

Be sure to get Little Snitch though. It's a special firewall that allerts you when an application wants to connect to the internet. VERY useful.

http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html

Thanks Man, thats just about what I was looking for

[Damrod]

Your welcome :)

[Leukeh]

I just found OpenOffice (http://www.openoffice.org/) - seems like a good set of programs. Included is:


Word Processor
Presentation Program
Mathematical Function Creator
Vector Drawing Tool
Spreadsheet Program
Database Program And it's free! It's still downloading at the moment, so I'm not entirely sure about the useability of the programs, but I will try them all out and post back in a couple of days...

I also found aMSN - a much better MSN program than Mercury, Adium, and a few others. Works pretty much exactly the same as the Windows version, has skins etc. - I haven't figured out how to show my current iTunes song yet, but it's possible.

[Bad Blood]

aMSN is ok. A bit of a bastard at times though.

Does anyone know of a program like Serif Draw?

[BridgeToSolace]

I'm just curious to know if there are any free and reliable (preferably simple, too :lol: )programs for using PC programs on a mac (os9 in my case).

I've looked around a bit, but download.com turns up nothing, and most others I've found I would have to pay for.

[Leukeh]

I'm just curious to know if there are any free and reliable (preferably simple, too :lol: )programs for using PC programs on a mac (os9 in my case).

I've looked around a bit, but download.com turns up nothing, and most others I've found I would have to pay for.

Unfortunately not. PC emulators are difficult to make, so any normal programmer would want to charge something for it. No, scrap that, would want to charge ALOT for it.

I'm not to sure about os9, but there's a program called "Virtual PC" for OS X and it's bascially the only PC emulator for macs that I am aware of. And it's pricey. Bastards! Q(-_Q)

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I have a question/request... I have been looking at getting Cinema 4D for a while now, but I am really not prepared to pay the price that it is. Would anybody be able to make a bootleg copy for me? Maybe upload the .dmg, or burn the CD and post it to me or something...

[Leukeh]

bump...

[Kif]

OK, I'm getting my Mac soon and am in desperate need of a media player for it. I have tried to get along with iTunes on my PC, but we went our seperate ways. I'm so used to Winamp and queueing/playing albums from navigating folders instead.

So if anyone knows of a OS X friendly remedy for this, I'd appreciate it.

Also, this thread will be a godsend when I get my Mac. Thank you to everyone who has posted in it

[Damrod]

You could try MacAmp Lite. It was designed as Winamp Clone, but discontinued when iTunes showed up. It runs native in OS X. There was a version that was more feature rich (MacAmp), but it does not run native on OS X. Not cool and convinient.

http://www.macamplite.com/

Or try Audion: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/8907

You won't find a lot modern alternatives though, most players I heard of were discontinued around 2003. iTunes is the weapon of choice for almost all Mac users

[Kif]

OK, I have just got my MacBook. Wootage!

Now I've heard Safari is a great browser on here, but how does it compare to Firefox? I've used Firefox for pretty much forever on my PC, and I'd like to know how if it's worth getting on my new Mac. Also, do I need to upgrade to get Safari RSS, or is that just the Safari that comes with it?

[ringworm]

I use both, but I prefer Safari. Some sites just dont load properly. We have a company mail program that only works in Firefox.

Has anybody had trouble with Itunes & burning CDs lately. The new version codes the songs differently.

I have been on a Mac for 12 years now, but know nothing about the new OS like I did OS 9 & previous.

[Bad Blood]

Use Safari, I can't stand Firefox on mac.

[Kif]

Hmmm, I've been using Firefox most of today. Sites load fine, the scrolling on my laptop actually feels smoother and I can use tabbed browsing.

Now something has seriously messed up. My internet connection on here is really weird. I can access MX and even OS X seems to think everything is fine. But I can't access most other websites, including Google. Any ideas on what it is? I'm connected directly through Ethernet

[Bad Blood]

Hmm, I dunno what it could be really, checked in your preferences - anything unusual? It's never happened to me, so I dunno. It could be your actual internet connection, with changing from PC to Mac and all, it shouldn't be though.

[Kif]

I don't buy that at all really. I've used my connection on my PC and Xbox, and both times have worked fine. It's really weird, I can get on some websites but the images don't load. I tried taking the power and connection from my modem, and then put it back in, still nothing except a few sites.

[Bad Blood]

Do the images show up as boxes with a question mark in it?

[Kif]

OK, I'm looking for a program called iDrum. Quite simply, it's a drum machine for the Mac. I've found one torrent and so far one has 1 seed, and that isn't go well at all. So I'd greatly appreciate any help I can get in finding this.

[Leukeh]

I'm downloading it from Limewire now (at 2KB/s :() - I'll upload it when it's finished (could be a while)

You wanna give me your email so I can send it to you?
Did you get your browser issues fixed? That happened to me whenever I use Explorer on a Mac (for some reason at TAFE it's the default browser)

[Kif]

No need, I left my torrent client on during the day and found it was 31 minutes to complete. The seed is back and I got it now. Thanks a lot for that anyway.

And my browser issues are fixed completely now.

I'm looking for image software now. Nothing too difficult to use, but has similar levels like Paint or Paint Shop Pro. After that I think I'm set for now. Getting settled into new computers with stealing lots of software is hard work.

[Bad Blood]

Can someone send me idrum please?

bad--blood@hotmail.com

:thumb:

[Kif]

I'll upload the dmg file and preferences file later

[Kif]

I'm really sorry about this, but I must've deleted the .dmg file after installing it. I got the torrent on The Pirate Bay though, and if you are a little patient it downloads reasonably quick.

I'm looking for a program called Sailing Clicker. Well, what I really need is the registration, but if not then I might just buy it. It's a great program

[Kif]

I officially can't stand iTunes anymore. The fact that I can't even navigate my music collection without altering playlists, and I can't even edit simple things like track numbers, is pissing me off so much.

[Bad Blood]

You can, you just need to know how to do it.

It's hard to explain, but you can do it.

[Klown]

Can one of you Mac guys go here (http://tinyurl.com/nfxmw) and tell me what happens?

You might want to bookmark any stuff you have open in Safari.

[Bad Blood]

Safari just closes...

[Kif]

It just brings up this link on Firefox

http://www.undertow.******.com//Pictures/jag_towcar%5B1%5D.jpg

[Klown]

Safari just closes...
Hehe, yeah I thought it might, thanks.
It just brings up this link on Firefox

http://www.undertow.******.com//Pictures/jag_towcar%5B1%5D.jpg
Yeah, I put it in tinyurl because I wasn't sure if ****** was still filtered on MX, it only closes Safari which is why I needed a Mac user to test it out.

[Kif]

Transmission/Bits On Wheels
The best torrent software I've used on a Mac. I've tried Azereus, Tomato Torrent and Bits On Wheels, and this is the best I've tried. It's simple and very small, although you can't change thr download directory. Bits On Wheels would be my second choice, since that has more features and works well (The 3D swarm diagram of seeders and peers is a great feature). BOW hasn't been updated in about a year though, which makes me wonder if it's been left alone. Both work on Intel and PowerPC Macs by the way

http://transmission.m0k.org/
http://www.bitsonwheels.com/

Songbird
Although not released for OS X yet, it has been tested on it and it works. Songbird is a multi-platform media player, and heavy contender against iTunes in my opinion. Features include the obvious (Media library, support for almost all media types, skinning, dynamic playlists), as well as intergration with Mozilla Firefox, custom file extensions, the ability to view web pages as playlists and more. I'm really excited for this, hope the OS X version is released soon.

http://www.songbirdnest.com/

[charolastra]

i need help.

ive been using yahoo messenger for a long time now and ive decided to change to audium because of its convenience. however, i cant seem to figure out how to be on "invisible mode" where no one can see that im online. please tell me how to fix this. thanks!

[Bad Blood]

/reviving thread.

[Black Ink]

I don't know if it's been listed but Audio Hijack Pro is a great program.

Audio Hijack Pro:
http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/

It lets you rip audio from any source, even something playing off of Firefox or Safari. It's great if you want a clip or something, but can only find a stream of it. The free version screws up quality after 10 mins of recording though, so anything longer than 10 mins can't be ripped with the free version. You can always restart it though and record another 10 mins.

[Bad Blood]

Sweet, I need something like that, cheers. :)

[Ghoul Hunter]

That program owns, thanks man.

[Bad Blood]

Ultimate Pen (http://www.download.com/Ultimate-Pen/3003-2234_4-10509593.html?tag=sptlt_s) - drawing on your desktop :p



Secret bump

[Axe]

OK, I have just got my MacBook. Wootage!

Now I've heard Safari is a great browser on here, but how does it compare to Firefox? I've used Firefox for pretty much forever on my PC, and I'd like to know how if it's worth getting on my new Mac. Also, do I need to upgrade to get Safari RSS, or is that just the Safari that comes with it?
if you're going for a firefox style browser, dont get firefox, download Camino, it has less bugs than the firefox on mac, and it does all of the same things. :)

[Bad Blood]

Is there any other msn instant messaging programs, which is pretty much upto date with pc msn apart from aMSN ?

aMSN is alright, it's just annoying and not very nice to use.

[Axe]

Is there any other msn instant messaging programs, which is pretty much upto date with pc msn apart from aMSN ?

aMSN is alright, it's just annoying and not very nice to use.
Unfortunately not that i know of, but Damrod seems to keep up to date on these kind of things. :)

[Kif]

Is there any other msn instant messaging programs, which is pretty much upto date with pc msn apart from aMSN ?

aMSN is alright, it's just annoying and not very nice to use.
It is possible to use iChat with MSN Messenger, but I can't quite remember how. It runs through Jabber, which can connect to MSN if I'm correct. Google something like "ichat msn messenger" and it might give something

[Bad Blood]

ah sweet, i'll have a looksee.

[Kif]

Oh God, this might be the most random application ever. Basically, it utilizes the motion sensor on Mac laptops so that you can swing them around like lightsabers. They even make the noise. Think of it as a £1000 toy

http://isnoop.net/blog/2006/05/26/macsaber-10-released/

[Ghoul Hunter]

Anyone have the Mac Abode Photoshop CS2 they could hook me up with? :-*

[rbv]

Opera 9 is the ****

[Kif]

I found this the other day, works very nicely:

Connect360
This program allows you to connect your Mac to an Xbox and share files from iTunes and iPhoto. You can't stream videos yet because Microsoft are just slow and lazy on that part, but the features are nice. You do have to register it though.

http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360

[Bad Blood]

Anyone got a drum machine they want to upload?

I neeeeeeeed one :(

[plebeian scum]

EasyWMA - Converts .wma to .mp3 hassle free. Drop and drag. Easy as pie.
I have an old version from when it was still free, if anyone needs it. I think you need to buy it to do anything now.

Adium, Flip4Mac, and Transmission all get recommendations from me. Adium's great for customization, and Flip4Mac allows you to do all sort of crazy stuff with windows media files you couldn't do otherwise. Transmission is light and simple Torrent application.

I've used Firefox over Safari for a long time. I haven't used Safari for a long time, so maybe it's gotten better, but Firefox is way more versatile and compatible with websites. Plus it's got all sorts of extensions and add-ons (these deserve a whole new thread). Also, although it takes longer to start up initially, Firefox seems faster. I downloaded Camino once, but I didn't like how it felt.

Some Apps:
iTunes-LAME - This plugin allows you to easily use the LAME mp3 encoder with iTunes. Hasn't been updated in a long time, but it's still great.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/8837

MilkyWay - Lets you preview an image quickly in finder without opening it. Couldn't live without it.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/20195

FolderGlance - Let's you navigate folders through the right-click menu. Great.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/19114

Steermouse/USB Overdrive are nice too, especially if you have a multibutton mouse. They allow you to assign clicks and modified clicks functions and stuff. Like, I have a middle-click opening a new tab in Firefox or the info pane in iTunes. Little things like that. They make those crappy Mighty Mouses run better on Panther too.

More as I think of them.

[Kif]

After trying many browsers for Mac, I can safely say Firefox is the most unstable. It was prone to crashes more often than Safari and Camino, and even though it is available on multi-OS, it's very clear Mozilla don't care that much for it. Safari with the Saft plug-in is best I think.

[bleep_bloop]

macintosh Woot Woot Represent

[plebeian scum]

After trying many browsers for Mac, I can safely say Firefox is the most unstable. It was prone to crashes more often than Safari and Camino, and even though it is available on multi-OS, it's very clear Mozilla don't care that much for it. Safari with the Saft plug-in is best I think.
Do Firefox plugins work with Camino? I've gotten to a point where I don't think I could live without the All-in-One Sidebar, Downthemall, Grease Monkey, or some other things.

[Kif]

Do Firefox plugins work with Camino? I've gotten to a point where I don't think I could live without the All-in-One Sidebar, Downthemall, Grease Monkey, or some other things.
No they don't, but here's a good site to visit for some customization of Camino: http://www.pimpmycaimno.com

[Bad Blood]

I'm thinking of selling my iBook for either a Macbook(pro) and I thought i'd come in here to see what you guys thought was best, and which is better for money.

Since i'm doing music tech next year i'd like to upgrade just so working is nicer :p