Hey, I just got a macbook. I am finding things quite hard as expected but where can I get Mac softwares?

another victim

Victim i love the Mac but then i thot the newest OS was on it
which allows u install windows side by side.
but i do need Mac softs now

not trying to sound ignorant but come on

Dont think, dont assume, be aware of what you are buying before you buy it. CONSUMER AWARENESS. LOL

you thought next time stick with what you know

You bought a Macbook before thinking about where to get the software? Please [i]return it [/i]quickly.

Ok, here's a useful link: http://www.download.com/2001-2003-0.html

In reply to your question, this is a very good link for you to get your computer software, simply visit this link and order today, most softwares around are all trial softwares they tend to expire with time. have this link http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=macintosh%20software&tag=httpwwwmobile-20&index=software&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 good luck!

i didnt say i bought it myself
someone gave moi so im kinda stuck with it for now
look i just needed help and what i get is criticsm , oh nigerians!

what kind of software do you want? There are zillions of open source software that works on the mac. And don't let any one criticise your choice of such a sexy beast.



check out http://www.pure-mac.com/

Gamine - sweety, you have one of the best operating systems in your hands. Apple comes with alot of softwares by default. If you miss your microsoft office and wants to get a version for mac, visit microsoft and order a copy for mac. If you want something that is free and can do the what office can do then I recommend open office, you can get it at www.openoffice.org, http://www.pure-mac.com also is a great site.

You let me know what you need - I have a DVD that have over 8000 programs for MAC ranging from ripping DVDs to your hard disk to sniffing wireless networks. Just so you should know, most suites that run on windows run on a MAC i.e dreamweaver, flash, fireworks, java etc. I will happy to have a new mac convert, you will never regret it.

You are so lucky, i'm not good @ macs anyway, but I'm aware most of the softwares you need are available, they may not be free though as Hackers LOVE TO SUCK OUT OF THE PC especially MICROSOFT!

Welcome to mactopia! I'm a loyal mac owner/user/lover, I own a mini and at work I use a G5. What do you need to know?!

I'll tell you what you already have and necessities you can download, all your applications are in Finder > Applications (well by default)
1. Safaria to OS X is like IE to windows. So if you go to Finder > Applications > Safari
2. iChat rocks! iChat to mac is like MSN messenger to windows, you can get a .mac account and have your mac and aol buddies on ichat.
3. Download adiumx, go to www.adiumx.com download the .dmg (.dmg stands for disk image and is what most programs will come packages in - so .dmg to mac is like .exe to windows - so to say) Now adiumx is a one stop shop chat client, you can use it for msn, yahoo, gmail, icq etc etc I've used adium x and ichat for years.
4. Download acquisition lol, you might be used to limewire on PCs but acquisition was made for macs and is so much quicker! http://www.acquisitionx.com/ you can get limewire if you want though http://www.limewire.com/english/content/downloadfree.shtml
5. Get VLC player for all your video needs, go to http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC plays almost every video format I can think of - even avi!
6. iTunes is in your apps (applications) folder if you've used iTunes on windows its the same thing so double click it and get started.
7. Sys prefs (system preferences) to mac is control panel to windows, also in your apps folder

Other important things to note, CTRL on PCs is called Command or well apple key on macs, so if say you are used to CTRL + C for copy, on a mac its apple key + C (apple key is the key with the apple sign). Alt on mac is called Option, and Shift is shift. At the top of your mac is the menu bar, on windows I'm sure you are used to seeing File Edit View etc for every window /application; on macs you have just one, as you switch between programs the menu bar changes respectively so say you were in safari the menu bar is for safari if you click on say Preview (preview is the default image viewer program) the menu bar is now for preview.

The apple sign at the top left corner stays the same forever (its the equivalanet of My Computer), it contains things like About my mac, restart, standby, shutdown etc. Click on it and go to MAC OS X Software anything apple is on that site.

The Dock at the bottom is the equivalent of your start menu if you want to add more icons to it simply go to finder > applications and drag the icon to your dock alternatively, you can run the application (it will load in the dock) right click it or control click (as we say for macs i.e. CTRL + click) and select Keep in dock.

Lets see what else, I can't think of anything else but trust me use it for a week or two and you'll never want to see windows in your life again. I have two mac converts (they both now own a 17" powerbook and a 15" macbook pro) and both never want to see windows again.

p.s. anything else give me a shout and do not DARE return that mac! If you have a macbook then that means you have an intel processor and if you do then you need bootcamp to install windows. Read here - http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ But why would you want to do that! lol nooooo do not stain the mac (joke)

good work qleyo

hey guys thanx so much
qleyo i actually can install bootcamp without upgrading with the new leopard software?
i didnt knoe that, im like the sleekest kid in my school being the only one with a mac
Alexis, jogego
im into graphics so i mostly need graphic and music software for my mac,
smone told me i could geta converteri dunno whut that is abt sha .

now i dont feel alone anymore

Adobe photoshop runs on mac as well - I think I have a copy and you can use your serial seeker to get a key.

Thanx So how do i get it huh?

I have a DVD that have over 8000 programs for MAC

@alexis
-Can I get a copy of this disc frm u?
_{i sent u an email but it was nt delivered, u can holla me on Yahoo IM -haycubez}

tanx.

How can you wake up one day, go to the store, buy a mac and you're happy with yourself? You have just imprisoned yourself into a dark world you don't know of. You're really a victim. Lets see just a few of problems you gonna face: O.S upgrade, O.S. availability, O.S. performance, O.S. security, Program Compartibility. Hardware compartibility, tech support just to mention a few. See man, you in deep shit. Solution is: simply junk that shit and get urself a PC, say an alienware since you got so much money to spend!!!!

romulus,

What a solution you have recommended, I applaud you.

Next time, if you don't have anything important to write, then don't write anything

Lexis, cheezie homie. Neva knew we had Mac enthusiasts here. Like i said to the Linux guys, you mac users just wanna have that VIRTUAL psycological feel of difference. SORRY O! APPLE FAN! Im sure you've wasted your money on an iPOD as well. Do I have to mention where people like you, who walk blinded folded, would end up? Well, i'm happy for your apple guys now dat intel has started making your mac chips. OVERHEATING SPREE!!! why did you think IBM shenked you guys. You'll soon come to realize.

Romulus,

I won't argue with you man; feel free wo say whatever you wish. Be constructive in your criticism so people can know where you are driving at.

That been said, yes - I got an IPOD shuffle as a christmas gift from my office and I intend to get the 80GB when I save enough money, perhaps that will make you jump of the 3rd mainland bridge.

hayprof,

I am currently burning the adobe creative suite for Gamine - it is about 8 CDs altogether. Let me get more CDs and when I am done, I will let you know and send them to you.

I knew it! He just had to be a RoosterDrinker. I got blah-blah- blah from wuteva, Story teller, who asked you? I am simply tryin making you see how dumb you and you apple "toys" are. Keep on saving your ass till you roast in HELL! MOFO!

Romulus,

I will not trade words with you. A thread that was intended to assist an individual with MAC softwares has degenerated into insults and name calling

@All Abeg no fight o.
@Alexis: ok, I'll be expecting, tanx.

so - so glad i happened this way. sheesh, just got saddled with a macIX, thanks folks.

Hi Gamine,

I'm an interactive designer/developer too, infact at work we are all mac'ed out (like most design agencies)
This is what I have (I can't list everything but I'll list design necessities)

- Adobe illustrator, photoshop, acrobat, inDesign (CS)
- Macromedia fireworks, flash, dreamweaver, director (MX) you can download 30 day trials from www.adobe.com (since adobe now owns macromedia)
- Blender

Other bits of software you might want to get your hands on (industry standards, some of our clients include BA, orange, BT, topshop, glaxosmithkline etc and these are packages we use at work -including the ones I listed before)

- Quark
- After effects
- Keynote (for all our pitches and presentations)

Yes if you have Tiger (go to apple icon click about this mac, if it says version 10.4 you do have tiger) you can run bootcamp. The difference is on leopard bootcamp will come as standard (pre-installed) thats all.

Alexis, be very careful with software distribution. you're on a forum that uses dynamic meta tags and is incredibly indexed by google :s
Also never get into the PC/mac argument - macs do a good job at defending themselves (not everyone should own a BMW or mercedes, same way not everyone should own a mac)

p.s. I'm watching this show about 11 disabled people crossing africa - ON FOOT http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/programmes/?id=beyond_boundaries

Qleyo,

Thanks for the advice.

hey people,
thanks Qleyo thank you very much,
yeah i guess not everyone has to buy a ferrari neither do they know the value
folks like Romulus should be ignored
Alexis youve been a very good help too
Macs are definitely not for everyone, the only
thing i could exchange a Mac for is a tablet PC
or i could have both.lol.
its all good though

oh all u maclovers

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