Some mac software that’s not originated from apple
Although there are some really useful built-in software bundled with mac (because of it’s native unix background) sometimes we need additional software. These are the applications I have found usefule during my year as a Macanian:
Witch - The window switcher that’s actually useful
Fluid - Your web browser is for web browsing.
VLC - the cross-platform media player and streaming server
CSSEdit - Design beautiful, innovative and fast-loading web sites…
Adium - Adium is a free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.
Flow - Flow is a stunning new FTP client built exclusively for Mac OS X Leopard.
Foldershare - Keep your latest files with you, no matter which computer you’re using.
Transmission - is a fast, easy, and free multi-platform BitTorrent client with a focus on being lightweight yet feature-filled.
Spanning sync - iCal, meet Google Calendar.
iStat Menus - monitors your entire system right from your menubar, with 8 separate and highly configurable menu extras.
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