Basic programs

new to mac? want to know about software available

I keep seeing people ask about certain programs for mac so i thourght i would create a thread:

Word processing:
Microsoft Word - very versatile, works great when moving files to windows
iwork Pages - great package, less word processing and more simular to publisher
Abi word - have not tried out
Open office - opens microsoft office files - open source
Neo office - Free alternative to microsoft office |thanks jeff|

Painting:
Seashore - Simple painting program, simular to MS paint
Artrage - Realistic paint program
Tux paint - Have not tried out

Photo editing:
Iphoto - Comes on every mac, simple to use offers basic features such as red eye reduction
Photoshop - Industry standard photo editor - unlimited potential
The gimp - Have not tried out

Media Players:
Quicktime - Great media player for all quicktime encoded files
Flip4Mac - Quicktime plug in allows for windows media player content to be played
Windows media player - WMP - opens windows media files
VLC - Region free dvd player - opens most media files
Itunes - Standard on mac - allows video playback

Presentations:
iwork Keynote - create professional looking presentations
Microsoft powerpoint - create professional looking presentations

Email:
Entourage - Have not set up yet - will update later
Mail - Have not set up yet - will update later
Thunderbird - Great free email client made by mozilla - allowes for webmail plugins

Movie editing:
Imovie - Simple editing software - range of effects
Avid - Have not tried out
Final Cut Pro - Have not tried out | Thanks |
Final Cut express - Have not tried out | PowerbookG4 |

Website design:
Dreamweaver - Create professional websites
Iweb - Create websites / blogs / podcasts

Cd burner:
Toast titanium: Allows iso's, video_ts and hard disk images to be burnt
Popcorn - Have not tried out
Mac Burn - Have not tried out

Internet brower:
Safari - Private browsing mode - quick - Has problems with myspace - safariplus patch available
Firefox - Allowes cookies to be deleted when closed - free - www.firefox.com
Opera - Have not used - www.opera.com

Instant messenger:
MSN - Basic client - no webcam support - no modern features compared to Messenger Live for pc
Amsn - Supports webcam - connects to msn network - free
Skype - Have not tried out
Ichat - Have not tried out
Mercury - Java based msn client - supports webcam


Thourght this might help
Please comment
If you can share any info about the programs labelled - "have not tried out" can you please PM me or comment and
I will add this asap.

Please add anything you feel i have missed

Internet browser list can be found here
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52665&highlight=internet+browser

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Gee, after reading the title, I thought that this thread was going to be about progamming in BASIC on the Mac! :dive:

In word processing, you might also want to add NeoOffice. Basically a free alternative to MS Office.

In word processing, you might also want to add NeoOffice. Basically a free alternative to MS Office.

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I will do that now

Gee, after reading the title, I thought that this thread was going to be about progamming in BASIC on the Mac!

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Can you think of a more appropriate title for this post, then i shall change it

mikeyman said:

Can you think of a more appropriate title for this post, then i shall change it

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How about:

A switcher's guide to OS X software?

or

Reccommended Applications Thread

or maybe even

Top 10 User Recommended - OS X Tiger Must Have/Best Applications

There is a plethora of good thread names
:black:

Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeyman
Can you think of a more appropriate title for this post, then i shall change it
How about:

A switcher's guide to OS X software?

or

Reccommended Applications Thread

or maybe even

Top 10 User Recommended - OS X Tiger Must Have/Best Applications

There is a plethora of good thread names

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Thanks DB

As much as I appreciate the effort and the list, I feel the comments to each application are either unnecessary or too biased. It should be descriptive and not judging. But apart from that, great effort.

Just trying to contribute and help.

video editing you should Add Final cut Pro and final cut express.

Thanks for that. Now I have some place to reference when looking for those basic applications I might need.

Thanks for that. Now I have some place to reference when looking for those basic applications I might need.

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im glad you like it

Please add "Adium" under chat programs, it speaks AIM/MSN/etc. in one client. It's basically the Mac version of Trillian.

Also, maybe generic-ize the web browser to "Internet Programs" and add Cyberduck? It's a great FTP client.

Scrivener is a superb writing application.

http://www.literatureandlatte.com/index.html

Great list...

I would add: (Click the names for links to each URL)

MPlayer to the "Media Players".

Quicksilver should be on there somewhere, as to me (and others) it is one of the Must Have apps.

I would add MacTheRipper and HandBrake and make a DVD AND CD Burning programs area.

Shiira should be in the "web Browsers" area.

And I would second the need to have Adium listed in "IM Clients"

Great Job!

I would add MacTheRipper and HandBrake and make a DVD AND CD Burning programs area.

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Dont really want to add programs that can be easily used for copyright infringement.

Hey.. it's your list... but you should know...
You can use ANYTHING for copyright infringment or other illegal activity...
Safari... easily used for child pornography
MS Word... easily used for plagarism, and the making of False documentation
Toast... easily used to Mass produce bootleg movies and music
Photoshop... easily used to make Fake ID's and counterfeit currency.

You get the point.

The most common use for MacTheRipper and Handbrake are to make back-up of legally owned media... which is NOT illegal.
EDIT: And to get your legally owned movies from your DVD to your iPod.


<rant over>

Just my .02

RIDE said:

The most common use for MacTheRipper and Handbrake are to make back-up of legally owned media... which is NOT illegal.

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Actually, it is illegal.

Judge Susan Illston ruled that consumers do not have the right to make backup copies of the DVD discs they purchase.

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http://money.cnn.com/2004/02/24/commentary/ontechnology/dvd_burning/

http://news.com.com/2100-1025-5162749.html?tag=txt

D3v1L80Y said:

Actually, it is illegal.

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is it legal to take the dvds you own and put them to dvd?

dvd's you own as in bourght from a shop or made on a video camera?

well i know you have legal rights to anything you produce. I am talking about professional (hollywood produced) dvd's so you can watch them on the ipod. Your not copying them, just transferring them to a different kind of player, which I think is where it gets tricky in the legal sense.