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OpenSourceMac.org – Pimp Your Mac

Submitted by Aaron on Fri, 06.27.08 11:07 AM0 Comments
One of the best parts of being an OS X user is all the awesome software that comes with your Mac. Your computer is totally useful right out of the box, without having to purchase anything additional.Of course, if you’re using your Mac for your business, you’ll probably end up spending a fair amount of money on required software like Adobe CS3, Microsoft Office, CAD software, etc.These are things you need to get your work done.So now you’ve got the stuff that came with your Mac, and you’ve got your work software, but I would suggest your Mac isn’t totally dialed in quite yet. There are certain applications that I consider indispensible for every Mac I own. Every time I’m setting up a new Mac for myself or a friend, I spend an hour finding and downloading all the tools to make that Mac really useful.  

Similarly, whenever my friends get a new Mac, they always ask me what software they need to install. I’ve just discovered a new website that has links to some of the best Open Source mac software I’ve used. Almost every indispensible app is listed. These are the applications that every Mac geek is intimately familiar with.

So head on over to opensourcemac.org and pimp your Mac.

24K Gold MacBook Pro

FireFox
Adium
VLC
Cyberduck
Audacity
Handbrake
Onyx
Growl
 

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