So here I am with my new MacBook Pro...

[Airshark]

And I must say, there are a few problems, but in general it's pretty good. I've got it hooked to the Cinema Display, and I bought an external keyboard and a Logitech 2-button mouse. I was impressed by how easily it all just worked, particularly how easy it was to get into my WPA2 network.

The downsides so far: this Apple keyboard sucks. I'm going to see if I can get my Unicomp working with it. Also, Safari blows. I'm going to download Firefox. The freakin' Home/End keys don't work in Mac apps. And I am going to install VMWare Fusion tomorrow.

So, what stuff do I need for my new machine, Macolytes? What good software is a must-have?

This is never going to be my favorite machine. But it does at least boot a lot quicker than my Vista or XP boxes.

[hansolo]

And I must say, there are a few problems, but in general it's pretty good. I've got it hooked to the Cinema Display, and I bought an external keyboard and a Logitech 2-button mouse. I was impressed by how easily it all just worked, particularly how easy it was to get into my WPA2 network.

The downsides so far: this Apple keyboard sucks. I'm going to see if I can get my Unicomp working with it. Also, Safari blows. I'm going to download Firefox. The freakin' Home/End keys don't work in Mac apps. And I am going to install VMWare Fusion tomorrow.

So, what stuff do I need for my new machine, Macolytes? What good software is a must-have?

This is never going to be my favorite machine. But it does at least boot a lot quicker than my Vista or XP boxes.

I'm not giving you access to all the cool mac stuff. you will just grumble like an old man.

figure it out on your own.

[Legionarivs XIII]

SAFARI DOESN'T BLOW!!!

TAKE IT BACK FISH!!!! TAKE IT BACK!!!

[YYZ]

No one uses Safari. Mail is also shitty, at least in the junk mail filter.

I have VMWare Fusion on my iMac for Quicken and a few other things, and I'm happy with it.

Honestly, I don't use any software other than the pre-loaded stuff. The iLife suite is enough to keep me happy.

[Ohio Blues]

Adium is a must for your chatting needs...

[007]

Adium is a must for your chatting needs...

Absolutely...

any one know of a good mail program for mac? Mail sucks and Entourage is a bit slow....

[Ohio Blues]

Never had a beef with Mail.

[hansolo]

Absolutely...

any one know of a good mail program for mac? Mail sucks and Entourage is a bit slow....

thunderbird?

also yahoo released zimbra for desktop.. might want to check it out.

[007]

thunderbird?

also yahoo released zimbra for desktop.. might want to check it out.

I'm not familiar with Zimbra...

Admittedly, I gave up on Apple-based mail clients a long time ago...

[hansolo]

I'm not familiar with Zimbra...

Admittedly, I gave up on Apple-based mail clients a long time ago...

http://www.zimbra.com/products/desktop.html

Here's a review : http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23...source-client/

take it for what its worth.

Thunderbird can be another option. Not a bad email client.

[007]

http://www.zimbra.com/products/desktop.html

Here's a review : http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23...source-client/

take it for what its worth.

Thunderbird can be another option. Not a bad email client.

Thanks...have you used it?

[hansolo]

Thanks...have you used it?

I have downloaded it but haven't gotten around to it.

I use gmail so im fine with the online version.

[Iowa_Card]

Microsoft Office for Mac.

[007]

Microsoft Office for Mac.

That's what Entourage is...duh

[ort]

Get a Mac.