What's you're favourite software?

[adm531]

I'm geting a new mac and want to find out from everyone what their favourite applications are so i can download them and try.

thanks

PS Anyone got a better, safer alternative to Limewire?

 

[Jaffa Cake]

I'd assume you're talking about downloading official demo versions of said software, and not using Limewire to get your hands on pirated full versions?

I ask because helping you with pirated software is against forum rules, so you might not get much luck asking for such assistance.

 

[MacDawg]

Here are 2 lists of some of the most common software for the Mac

Links to Software Recommendation Threads and List of Mac Software in the Guides

There are no viruses for OSX, just be careful with any downloads. There are trojans, but they require you to enter your administrative password. I won't try to be your conscience, but downloads should be for freeware, trial versions or for purchase. Discussions of pirating software are not permitted on the Forum.

Some of my favorites:

iWork = Pages/Numbers/Keynote
Open Office = MS Office replacement
Graphic Converter
Adium = chat client

Coconut Battery
iStat Menus
Carbon Copy Cloner
WinClone

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[Compile 'em all]

I'd assume you're talking about downloading official demo versions of said software, and not using Limewire to get your hands on pirated full versions?

I ask because helping you with pirated software is against forum rules, so you might not get much luck asking for such assistance.

He didn't ask for demos or shareware, full or pirated versions, nor did he ask for a LIST of all mac software. He asked a simple question " what is your favorite mac software?".

To answer the OP, my current favorite is Tweetie. And for an alternative to limewire, just use Transmission (it is a BT client though, so I am not sure if it is the alternative you are looking for.

 

[i.shaun]

Click the link in my signature below for a list of some good apps for OS X.

 

[Dojan5]

I'm geting a new mac and want to find out from everyone what their favourite applications are so i can download them and try.

thanks

PS Anyone got a better, safer alternative to Limewire?

Better, yes, safer, no. It's called Frostwire and it's basically a free version of Limewire Pro.

My fave apps, which I use a lot would be:
Photoshop, Parallels, VMWare Fusion, Skype, iWork '09, Adium, Screen Flow, Xcode and XNJB.
I don't think I have to explain any of these softwares apart from XNJB. I use XNJB so I can sync my Mp3 player, which happen to be a Creative Zen, to my Mac. Simple

Come to think of it, I also love Growl, Glims, Synergy and CoolIris. Quicksilver is a cool app, but I don't use it anymore. CrossOver is great, using it I don't have to dual boot, or use Windows for all Windows apps I'd might want to run.

Oh oh! Appfresh is a great application, and if you have lots of third party apps (Like moi), you'd might want to download Appfresh to keep them up to date. But I think Appfresh is still in BETA.

 

[miles01110]

PS Anyone got a better, safer alternative to Limewire?

Yes. Use your credit card to acquire software and media legally.