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New BlackBook, what to do now?
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It all depends on what you want/need to do with it. I suggest you spend some time getting to know the apps that Apple includes. The iLife suite should have you wasting time being creative for days on end! 
Also, don't forget to regularly check http://www.apple.com/downloads/
Also, don't forget to regularly check http://www.apple.com/downloads/
You question is very vague. Most of what you need will already be there but, some good third party apps are;
Onyx
Monolingual
AppDelete
Mac the Ripper
Flip for Mac
Onyx
Monolingual
AppDelete
Mac the Ripper
Flip for Mac
The version of AIM for OS X is terrible. It hasn't been updated in 4-5 years, and last time I used it was crashing constantly. If you want a better chat client, use iChat or check out Adium. Both vastly superior to AIM.
As for that error, I have no idea what could be causing it. Could be an incompatibility with Leopard. EDIT: To install AIM on Mac OS, you'll need Stuffit Expander. Not sure if you have that yet, so it might be good to download that just in case you run into a similar problem again. Also, AIM runs in Rosetta mode, which means performance will suffer big time.
As for that error, I have no idea what could be causing it. Could be an incompatibility with Leopard. EDIT: To install AIM on Mac OS, you'll need Stuffit Expander. Not sure if you have that yet, so it might be good to download that just in case you run into a similar problem again. Also, AIM runs in Rosetta mode, which means performance will suffer big time.
is Ichat the same thing as AIm. Im getting a macbook, im pretty sure. I would need AIM and MSN Messenger. Can i use ICHat for both? Will it give me the same features. Or do i use Adium?
iChat is an AIM client under OS X; works much better than the actual AIM software. As for MSN, I think you can use that with Adium. Come to think of it, there is a Mac version of Messenger available for download on Microsoft's website.
Great, Thanks.. im looking foward to getting the macbook. Im concerned with the screen though. i keep reading that the screen is not that good and apple uses very cheap screens... i wonder if that could be an update that rumors are saying.. but i hope it isnt as bad as people say.
The fact that you tried to d/l AIM on a Mac should already disqualify you from ever owning or using a Mac for the rest of your life.
What to do now? Go ahead and install Windows on it so you can run AIM to your heart's desire.
enigma
nethack
freeciv
(freeware / shareware games)
um...
skype
then throw away works (or at least limit your usage) and download TeXShop!!!!!
nethack
freeciv
(freeware / shareware games)
um...
skype
then throw away works (or at least limit your usage) and download TeXShop!!!!!
mann the screen is fine. I don't understand why people keep saying this stuff. The viewing angles are perfect...atleast on mine. And btw if you do get MS office with your macbook...it comes with msn messanger. so mite be a plus for you there.
You can get MSN messenger without buying office, and the screen you have on yours is basically the same as everyone elses, they're all not that great but you're not getting a good screen on a MB either way.
Definitely use Adium for text-based IM. I currently use it for 3 jabber accounts, MSN, AIM, MSN, Yahoo IM, ICQ, MySpaceIM, and a few IRC channels.
For video chat, Skype is the best out there for cross-platform compatibility. (linux, windows, and OS X all work great together)
For video chat, Skype is the best out there for cross-platform compatibility. (linux, windows, and OS X all work great together)
I just read some not too favorable reviews on MONOLINGUAL, it messes with a lot of programs, namely Safari, and Mac Mail, making them unusable.
read this guys other posts.... seems like a good addition to this site...
but back to the real topic...
I got my macbook on Thursday and installed:
Firefox, Quicksilver, Transmission, Flip4Mac, and that language remover which gave me about 3 GB of extra space...
other than that just be grateful because its a wonderful machine
I typically do a fresh install with the included media and pair down all the extra stuff I won't need (printer drivers, extra fonts, languages, etc) during the install.