Powerbook here I come :D

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ripkordripkord
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in General Discussion edited January 2014
Hi, windows xp user here (boo microsoft), just ordered me a new powerbook complete with the 128MB 9700 Everything else is standard (I downgraded the superdrive as I didnt need it).

I am right in thinking the 128MB 9700 will be able to handle the new Tiger features yeah?



I'm afraid I'm a complete mac noob, but thats half the attraction; OSX just looks soo .. mmm



Anyway to the point - As I'm starting out (I have only ever used OS9 - I think - [whichever OS came bundled with the 1st Gen coloured iMacs]) I was wondering if there is any must have utilities that you guys recommend? Just things that your average windows user would find really cool...



Sorry its a vague question but I'm quite looking forward to getting my grubby mits on it

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  • Reply 1 of 9
    ineedag5pbnowineedag5pbnow Posts: 145member
    go to apple.com...support>downloads and search for iPulse and Cocktail...theyre really neat and really cool...definitely get firefox too...it works as good as safari...if not better...
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  • Reply 2 of 9
    ripkordripkord Posts: 78member
    nice thanks
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  • Reply 3 of 9
    fallenfromthetreefallenfromthetree Posts: 338member
    You may want to venture over to Versiontracker and get yourself

    the latest version of the handy little firewall Lil Snitch.



    I would also recommend Intego NetBarrier as a heavier software firewall.
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  • Reply 4 of 9
    ripkordripkord Posts: 78member
    Thanks keep them coming,



    I assume my mac will arrive with Panther, do you think I will get any sort of rebate on Tiger.. or will I have to shell out thr 150 like everyone else...
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  • Reply 5 of 9
    fallenfromthetreefallenfromthetree Posts: 338member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by ripkord

    Thanks keep them coming,



    I assume my mac will arrive with Panther, do you think I will get any sort of rebate on Tiger.. or will I have to shell out thr 150 like everyone else...



    You should be able to get a discounted price within 90 days of Tigers'

    release if I'm not mistaken.
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  • Reply 6 of 9
    ripkordripkord Posts: 78member
    Cool, was hoping that was the case
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  • Reply 7 of 9
    kneelbeforezodkneelbeforezod Posts: 1,120member
    This thread has a good list of 'essential' apps.





    A few apps that I couldn't do without are...



    VLC - Video Lan Client media player.



    Quicksilver - Coolest little application launcher ev-ar.



    Weatherpop - Sits in the corner and tells you what it's like outside.





    Some others that you might want to check out (if only for the wow factor)...



    Desktop Manager - Organize open apps across multiple virtual desktops.



    Access iTunes - Allows you to stream your iTunes music on your Mac to any web browser anywhere.



    Salling Clicker - Control your Bluetooth enabled Mac using a Bluetooth enabled phone.
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    sunilramansunilraman Posts: 8,133member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by kneelbeforezod

    This thread has a good list of 'essential' apps.





    A few apps that I couldn't do without are...



    VLC - Video Lan Client media player.



    Quicksilver - Coolest little application launcher ev-ar.



    Weatherpop - Sits in the corner and tells you what it's like outside.





    Some others that you might want to check out (if only for the wow factor)...



    Desktop Manager - Organize open apps across multiple virtual desktops.



    Access iTunes - Allows you to stream your iTunes music on your Mac to any web browser anywhere.



    Salling Clicker - Control your Bluetooth enabled Mac using a Bluetooth enabled phone.



    i swear by QuickSilver and VLC helping me with my current bout of clinical depression... when you get your hands on those including *ahem* content to play with VLC, you'll know what i mean...



    enjoy!!! and get a wireless ROUTER !!!!
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  • Reply 9 of 9
    ripkordripkord Posts: 78member
    Excellent links thanks!



    I have ordered a W-Router
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