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Old 10-21-2009, 09:24 AM   #1
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Just got my Macbook Pro...

Any recommended software, goodies, etc. I should look into?

Definitely think about VMWare 3, when it comes out, I think in 3 weeks? I want to get Windows 7 on this thing. Question? Is it better to run that or something they call Bootcamp? Is Bootcamp free? I'd like to run some Windows based games.

Anyways, let me know the goods. I'd love to load up some of the better apps out there. I have ZERO Mac experience, so bare with me, lol. And Thanks!
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Old 10-21-2009, 12:51 PM   #2
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Any recommended software, goodies, etc. I should look into?

Definitely think about VMWare 3, when it comes out, I think in 3 weeks? I want to get Windows 7 on this thing. Question? Is it better to run that or something they call Bootcamp? Is Bootcamp free? I'd like to run some Windows based games.

Anyways, let me know the goods. I'd love to load up some of the better apps out there. I have ZERO Mac experience, so bare with me, lol. And Thanks!
Yes, Boot Camp is free. You can access it via the Boot Camp Assistant. Finder > Applications > Utilities.

I'm all for Boot Camp because it's just more smooth to me. Sure you have to restart and boot into Windows whenever you want to use it but you'll get the best experience from that and it's FREE lol.

Download Tweetie, if you tweet lol. Get the iWork suite... way better than the Office Package imo.
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Old 10-21-2009, 01:29 PM   #3
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Adium if you do any kind of instant messaging
Quicksilver is great if you're into hotkeys and shortcuts
Candybar is great for changing icons
Mailplane is awesome if you use Gmail
MacTheRipper for ripping cd's

that's all I can remember from when I dabbled in osx
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Old 10-21-2009, 03:03 PM   #4
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Thanks gents. Any other goodies, let me know! When I get Windows 7, how difficult is it to use Bootcamp and load it?
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Skitch is a total must have too.
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