Best Freeware Programs For Mac

[crazyfortech]

Hi,

I just got my mac up and running to the internet. Powermac g4 dual 500. I was wondering what some of the best freeware programs are for mac. What is limewire, i saw that was cnet's best downlading thing for mac? Thanks]

crazyfortech

[maya]

Knock yourself out:

http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx/ :)

[adk]

Adium (http://www.adiumx.com/) A better IM client

Carbon Copy Cloner (http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html) For Backing up Data

MacTheRipper (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22715) For ripping your DVDs

Handbrake (http://handbrake.m0k.org/) For Creating Ipod Compatible MPEG4 Movies

[croshtique]

Also check this (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=167227&highlight=freeware) very similar thread...