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<blockquote data-quote="XMARLTONX" data-source="post: 348310" data-attributes="member: 28503"><p>Two more weeks until I get my new Mac, and I cant wait! Read the details <a href="http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=348304#post348304" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>I have my PC running in tip top shape. I have all the programs I need to run efficently, and burn my dvds. Making the switch to Mac doesnt seem to scary, but finding all new software does. I have been reading these forms and doing some research, and I have compiled a list of the software I will be purchasing/downloading. I was wondering if you guys could let me know what you think and maybe recommend some programs that would help me out. Here's what I got so far:</p><p></p><p>Open Office- I am not going to pay for Microsoft Office when this is practically identical and free. Does it get any better? =)</p><p></p><p>Virus Barrier- I know viruses are rare, but you never know, and I want to have something just in case. This seems like the best bet.</p><p></p><p>Firefox- My web browser for a little PC comfort.</p><p></p><p>Main Menu- On my PC I used a nifty little program called CCcleaner. This seems to clean up unused files and things like that. Does it handle spyware?</p><p></p><p>MacTheRipper- DVD Ripper</p><p></p><p>DVD2xOne- Seems like the best dvd burner for straight copying, many new dvds require it.</p><p></p><p>---------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Questions</p><p></p><p>1) I HATE Internet Explorer, will I be able to uninstall it when I get my Mac?</p><p></p><p>2) I want to convert .AVI, I saw that free program in the useful software thread, so thats not a problem. But what would you guys reccomend to burn it once it is converted? A cheaper version of Toast perhaps? Something free?</p><p></p><p>3) I keep hearing about the "font problem". Apparently there are TONS of fonts on the Mac that you dont need and uninstalling them saves alot of space. I saw some programs for this, but I hear it can be easy to mess up and I didnt want to jump into anything without asking you guys =) Do you guys remove fonts? And if so, how do you do it?</p><p></p><p>4) I use AOL IM and sometimes Yahoo! Messenger, I saw that one program that combines like a million things in one.....but its name escapes me. Is that one the best?</p><p></p><p>5) Spyware protection?</p><p></p><p>6) This may sound stupid, but I have never used a mac for more than like normal computing during high school, so I know NOTHING of Mac maintence. Is there a program on the Mac for Hard Drive Defragmentation?</p><p></p><p>7) How about some games? I'll have 2.0ghz and 2GB Memory.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="XMARLTONX, post: 348310, member: 28503"] Two more weeks until I get my new Mac, and I cant wait! Read the details [URL="http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=348304#post348304"]here[/URL]. I have my PC running in tip top shape. I have all the programs I need to run efficently, and burn my dvds. Making the switch to Mac doesnt seem to scary, but finding all new software does. I have been reading these forms and doing some research, and I have compiled a list of the software I will be purchasing/downloading. I was wondering if you guys could let me know what you think and maybe recommend some programs that would help me out. Here's what I got so far: Open Office- I am not going to pay for Microsoft Office when this is practically identical and free. Does it get any better? =) Virus Barrier- I know viruses are rare, but you never know, and I want to have something just in case. This seems like the best bet. Firefox- My web browser for a little PC comfort. Main Menu- On my PC I used a nifty little program called CCcleaner. This seems to clean up unused files and things like that. Does it handle spyware? MacTheRipper- DVD Ripper DVD2xOne- Seems like the best dvd burner for straight copying, many new dvds require it. --------------------------------------- Questions 1) I HATE Internet Explorer, will I be able to uninstall it when I get my Mac? 2) I want to convert .AVI, I saw that free program in the useful software thread, so thats not a problem. But what would you guys reccomend to burn it once it is converted? A cheaper version of Toast perhaps? Something free? 3) I keep hearing about the "font problem". Apparently there are TONS of fonts on the Mac that you dont need and uninstalling them saves alot of space. I saw some programs for this, but I hear it can be easy to mess up and I didnt want to jump into anything without asking you guys =) Do you guys remove fonts? And if so, how do you do it? 4) I use AOL IM and sometimes Yahoo! Messenger, I saw that one program that combines like a million things in one.....but its name escapes me. Is that one the best? 5) Spyware protection? 6) This may sound stupid, but I have never used a mac for more than like normal computing during high school, so I know NOTHING of Mac maintence. Is there a program on the Mac for Hard Drive Defragmentation? 7) How about some games? I'll have 2.0ghz and 2GB Memory. [/QUOTE]
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