Must have software for new users.

[Mac599]

My Mac mini will be here in two days and what would be something that does not come on the disk that I should get for this new Mac?
Any suggestions.

 

[TheAnswer]

If it's your first Mac, just play with what comes on it until you are up to speed on the OS. Then check out this thread for some ideas of what some of us put on our machines to make them more productive (or just cooler!).

Another good thread on recently discovered awesome applications is here.

 

[Mac599]

Thank you. most don't have links to the programs so would you know where I could find Appzaper?

 

[TheAnswer]

Appzapper. FWIW, The things that most new users end up downloading first are Perian and Flip4Mac, which help Quicktime play other types of media you will find on the web. If you are a recent switcher and have a lot of friends on MSN, you might want to check out Adium and/or aMSN.

 

[Mac599]

Thank you for all the help. I don't chat on line so won't need any chat programs.
But I do program in windows so thats what I will be looking for next.

 

[jsalzer]

VersionTracker

Make www.versiontracker.com your friend. When you run into a need, chances are there is a Mac developer with freeware or shareware to meet the need. Do a search, read the reviews, and see what you like.

 

[Mac599]

Funny you should say that. I google for drivers today for my lexmark X74 and found them there.
is there a program that will update my website files from my computer like an FTP program.

 

[JJLT76]

is there any way of getting app zapper for free(were it says enter coupon code)

 

[Mac599]

It's only $12.95 USD. I'm going to buy it .

 

[netnothing]

Funny you should say that. I google for drivers today for my lexmark X74 and found them there.
is there a program that will update my website files from my computer like an FTP program.

Here's a nice list of Mac FTP clients: http://www.pure-mac.com/ftp.html

There are both Free and Paid clients out there. My personal favorite is Yummy FTP.

-Kevin

 

[TheAnswer]

In addition to versiontracker that jsalzer mentioned, check out iusethis, you'll find that a lot of apps recommended here will end up on there most used list...so it's an good stop for third-party apps.

 

[Mac599]

Thanks Guys, will fill that hard drive in no time. lol
Will iWeb let you upload to any server or just the apple servers?

 

[justG]

is there any way of getting app zapper for free(were it says enter coupon code)

Sure, get AppDelete instead. It's a freeware AppZapper, without the purty and the zapping sound.

 

[Mac599]

Thanks justG.
Found this for my self.

Publishing to a server or hosting service other than .Mac

Instead of publishing your site to .Mac, you can publish your site to a local folder and then upload it to the server or hosting provider of your choice. You may want to use this method if you own a domain name and want to place your site there.
To publish your site to a local destination:

1. Choose File > Publish to a Folder.
2. Choose a location to store your site, and then click Choose.

After you publish your site to a folder, you can use an FTP (file transfer protocol) client to upload the site folder and index file to the location of your choice. iWeb does not provide an FTP client, but they are easy to obtain. Some hosting services provide a web-based FTP upload service, or you can download an FTP client from the web. For more information, contact your server administrator.

If you don't publish your site to .Mac, these features are unavailable:

* Password protection
* Blog comments
* Blog search
* Hit counter
* Enhanced slideshows

Also, for Subscribe buttons to work, you must specify your site's URL in the field provided after you publish to a folder.

 

[skinnylegs]

Will iWeb let you upload to any server or just the apple servers?

You *can upload webpages you create to any server; it's just a lot easier to use .mac.