Your opinion please

[np123]

So i am about to install some software to my new macbook computer let me know if i should add anything else.

VLC Player
Transmission
transmit
Parallel
the missing sync
candybar
Adobe CS3
Dreamweaver
office 2004
lightswitch
stuffit
delocalizer




what can i use to change the themes within my system?

Will VLC play WMV files?

What programs should i get to rip/burn dvds?

 

[RiDE]

Not accusing you of anything... but just so you know.. if you are running TIGER (OSX 10.4.X)... ANY pirated software will destroy your Mac, and the OS will be unusable.

Just FYI.

 

[np123]

Not accusing you of anything... but just so you know.. if you are running TIGER (OSX 10.4.X)... ANY pirated software will destroy your Mac, and the OS will be unusable.

Just FYI.

didn't know that thanks for the info...i plan on purchasing these just want to compile one big list

 

[np123]

so what do you think of my list

 

[Kash]

I'm pretty sure RIDE is kidding. But he's right in that you shouldn't pirate software

All looks good, but what do you plan on using Lightswitch for?

 

[np123]

Basically i just want it to move the cmd key to the outside like my old xp so copy paste and cut are the same position.


What is LiteSwitch X?

Short Answer: LiteSwitch X is simply the best keyboard application switcher for Mac OS X.

Long Answer: LiteSwitch X was the original application switcher for the Mac OS - and is still the best. Originally a free utility under Mac OS 8 and 9, LiteSwitch X has matured into a full-features shareware utility which can be purchased for just $14.95. LiteSwitch has been called by some a Mac OS implementation of the Alt-Tab feature found in another unmentionable operating system, but LiteSwitch X offers a whole host of other features like drag and drop support, application exclusion, application termination and window layering control.

 

[np123]

what should i use for dvd ripping/burning?

 

[np123]

anyone?

 

[RiDE]

What kind of DVD's?

 

[np123]

our office creates data dvds, as well as complete video dvds w/ menus etc

 

[RiDE]

Ok.. ok...

Use MacTheRipper or Mediafork/Handbrake. To RIP (Both Free)

and

Roxio Toast to Compress and Burn.. (Not Free)

If you do not need to compress the DVD's... You can use a much less expensive App (including the built-in apps) to burn DVD's.

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Use ShapeShifter to change Theme's. ($20)

 

[np123]

thanks

 

[KoDorSean]

So i am about to install some software to my new macbook computer let me know if i should add anything else.

VLC Player
Transmission
transmit
Parallel
the missing sync
candybar
Adobe CS3
Dreamweaver
office 2004
lightswitch
stuffit
delocalizer




what can i use to change the themes within my system?

Will VLC play WMV files?

What programs should i get to rip/burn dvds?

osx does not have many options when it comes to changing themes.. I suggest shapeshifter if you want to do some major mods on your themes.

VLC will play wmn files.