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 * [[http://www.truecrypt.org/|TrueCrypt]] for a virtual encrypted disk -- ''TBD''  * [[http://www.truecrypt.org/|TrueCrypt]] for a virtual encrypted disk
   ''A place to keep all the passwords and account numbers that everyone requires.''
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 * [[http://openoffice.org|OpenOffice]] word processing, spreadsheet, etc. -- ''In progress''  * [[http://openoffice.org|OpenOffice]] word processing, spreadsheet, etc.

I got a shiny new MacBook Pro.

Contents

  1. Safe Hex
  2. Ubiquitous Tools
  3. Office
  4. Entertainment
    1. Photos
    2. Audio
    3. Video

Safe Hex

  • TrueCrypt for a virtual encrypted disk

    • A place to keep all the passwords and account numbers that everyone requires.

Ubiquitous Tools

  • gvim -- common text editor for all platforms -- TBD

Office

  • Firefox web browser

    • FirefoxExtensions

      • I've moved my profile with all my plugins & website signons over. Also my bookmarks. (Two different steps)

  • Thunderbird email client

    • I've been using this for years and have 8 email accounts, a highly tuned set of filters, and 3 gigs of saved messages. I moved my profile over from my XP laptop.

  • OpenOffice word processing, spreadsheet, etc.

    • Because I've got a lot of Open Documents

  • iWork word processing, spreadsheet, etc.

    • Because it's the standard toolset.

Entertainment

Photos

Audio

  • CDex for ripping MP3s -- TBD

  • Audacity for recording and editing audio -- TBD

Video

  • VLC Media Player for audio/video playback

    • Handles some videos that QuickTime doesn't.

iDIAcomputing: MacSoftwareInstallationList (last edited 2009-12-07 19:58:41 by GeorgeDinwiddie)