what is a good palce for MAC downloads

slicpinoy · slicpinoy #1 (**permalink**)

04-02-2006, 02:47 PM

I just got an iBOOK G4 12in

I have several questions, since I am a MAC newie.
What is a good site for downloads of mac software?
can mac seemlessly work with any wifi hot spots?
can mac work with my existing print server?
can it work with my current NAS? and Tera Station?
what is a good program to use for web building, as I use Frontpage for my website?
what is a good program for pictures, as I use picasa now?

basically, where can I find a site with all MAC downloads and reviews such as downloads.com. I use downloads.com but very rare reviews on it and diverse of programs. is there or are they any other sites that specialize in MAC programs?

thanks

puaerotch · puaerotch #2 (**permalink**)

04-02-2006, 02:54 PM

try versiontracker.com and macupdate.com

BigBear · BigBear #3 (**permalink**)

04-02-2006, 03:25 PM

i second versiontracker.

macEfan · macEfan #4 (**permalink**)

04-02-2006, 06:07 PM

picture program =iphoto.. comes with your mac, so it wont cost you a thing.

evolve · evolve #5 (**permalink**)

04-02-2006, 11:49 PM

http://www.google.com/mac

bookmark it. May come in usefull

slicpinoy · slicpinoy #6 (**permalink**)

04-03-2006, 07:00 PM

thanks all, I will have to play around with this new OS

coach_z · coach_z #7 (**permalink**)

04-04-2006, 12:34 AM

ton of programs on http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/

fyrman22 · fyrman22 #8 (**permalink**)

04-04-2006, 01:11 AM

I like macupdate.com links you directly to the site or file, no using mirrors. Just one less step.

edge · edge #9 (**permalink**)

04-07-2006, 02:36 PM

It will work with any standard access points. For instance, I use my iBook with my existing Linksys WRT54G accesspoint/router. Works just fine.

It will also work with your printserver, NAS, etc. It's just a matter of learning how to set them up. For the printer, you'll need to use the printer setup util, located in Applications > Utilities.

For NAS, you can connect by using the finder's GO menu, and chosing Connect to Server. OS X supports AFP as well as SMB (if it's a Linux or Windows server without AFP support).

As far as web design, if you want a WYSIWYG editor, Dreamweaver is the way to go really. It works with both Mac and Windows OSs, and it stomps all over Frontpage. It's not free though.

Personally, I prefer to write my code by hand. I use the Taco HTML editor. Seriously, it's icon is a taco...what more could you want?!

Also, I would like to second (or third...whichever) iPhoto for pictures.

dmetzcher · dmetzcher #10 (**permalink**)

04-11-2006, 11:55 PM

MacUpdate.com is great.

macEfan #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2004 Location: Somewhere in the world Posts: 1,110 Mac Specs: Powermac g4 400mhz, 10gb, 256mb ram, OS9	04-02-2006, 06:07 PM picture program =iphoto.. comes with your mac, so it wont cost you a thing. Report offensive posts Don't forget to use the rep system!
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coach_z #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 3,169 Mac Specs: i dont have no mac's	04-04-2006, 12:34 AM ton of programs on http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/ MoTM honor roll... when? i dont remember
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slicpinoy #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-02-2006, 02:47 PM I just got an iBOOK G4 12in I have several questions, since I am a MAC newie. What is a good site for downloads of mac software? can mac seemlessly work with any wifi hot spots? can mac work with my existing print server? can it work with my current NAS? and Tera Station? what is a good program to use for web building, as I use Frontpage for my website? what is a good program for pictures, as I use picasa now? basically, where can I find a site with all MAC downloads and reviews such as downloads.com. I use downloads.com but very rare reviews on it and diverse of programs. is there or are they any other sites that specialize in MAC programs? thanks
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puaerotch #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 21, 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 809 Mac Specs: iBook G4 OSX Tiger	04-02-2006, 02:54 PM try versiontracker.com and macupdate.com
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evolve #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 192 Mac Specs: 17" iMac G5- 1.8Ghz - 1GB of Ram - AND - 17" Intel Core 2 Duo iMac - 2Ghz - 1GB of Ram	04-02-2006, 11:49 PM http://www.google.com/mac bookmark it. May come in usefull
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slicpinoy #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-03-2006, 07:00 PM thanks all, I will have to play around with this new OS
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fyrman22 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2005 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 631 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, TV, iPhone, Nano	04-04-2006, 01:11 AM I like macupdate.com links you directly to the site or file, no using mirrors. Just one less step.
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edge #9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-07-2006, 02:36 PM It will work with any standard access points. For instance, I use my iBook with my existing Linksys WRT54G accesspoint/router. Works just fine. It will also work with your printserver, NAS, etc. It's just a matter of learning how to set them up. For the printer, you'll need to use the printer setup util, located in Applications > Utilities. For NAS, you can connect by using the finder's GO menu, and chosing Connect to Server. OS X supports AFP as well as SMB (if it's a Linux or Windows server without AFP support). As far as web design, if you want a WYSIWYG editor, Dreamweaver is the way to go really. It works with both Mac and Windows OSs, and it stomps all over Frontpage. It's not free though. Personally, I prefer to write my code by hand. I use the Taco HTML editor. Seriously, it's icon is a taco...what more could you want?! Also, I would like to second (or third...whichever) iPhoto for pictures.
	QUOTE Thanks

dmetzcher #10 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-11-2006, 11:55 PM MacUpdate.com is great.
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