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iOliverC · Dec 28, 2002, 05:48 PM

I have set aside about �40 ($64) to spend on various shareware etc. Can someone name some ones that are useful to a webdesigner /os x programmer? I might get Trasmit. Any others?

solitere · Dec 28, 2002, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by iOliverC:
I have set aside about �40 ($64) to spend on various shareware etc. Can someone name some ones that are useful to a webdesigner /os x programmer? I might get Trasmit. Any others?

You could get Aladdin Ten for(49.99$)

http://www.aladdinsys.com/tenforx/

Macanoid · Dec 28, 2002, 05:55 PM

buy all the Haxies
http://www.unsanity.com

Or have a look at 'Launchbar'!

Speeddownload won't disappoint you either.

iOliverC · Dec 28, 2002, 06:03 PM

That Ten for X looks real good, some I might not use though. But still, they look good, any more?

Adam Betts · Dec 28, 2002, 06:35 PM

Iconographer - Icon Editor
FileStorm - .dmg / installer maker
Snapz Pro X - Best Screenshot/Movie Capture Utility
Pacifist - Grab stuffs from package (.pkg)
Mellel - Powerful Word Processor

Nexus5 · Dec 28, 2002, 07:05 PM

get MacReporter and WeatherPop - for the rest get some beers and/or a watch movie in your favorit cinema.

harald.

iOliverC · Dec 28, 2002, 07:10 PM

You must read my mind or something...i was just going to say MacReporter. Its suck a useful app!

Thanks, still anymore? I've got $50 still to spend.

wANCO tHE sANE · Dec 28, 2002, 08:58 PM

Graphic Converter? How much is that?

Montanan · Dec 28, 2002, 09:17 PM

Yeah, Graphic Converter would probably get my vote ... very handy for web stuff, especially if you don't plan to buy/steal Photoshop Elements.

asxless · Dec 28, 2002, 09:25 PM

My 'must haves' are...
* Default Folder X
* WindowShade X
* FruitMenu
* GraphicConverter
* OmniOutliner

That's a little more than your budget but maybe Aunt Nellie's card/cash was just late

asxless in iLand

dampeoples · Dec 29, 2002, 12:15 AM

Graphic Convertor (if you don't have/want Photoshop or Elements)
QuickTime Pro

oops...forgot Snapz

iOliverC · Dec 29, 2002, 11:03 AM

I have already got Snapz Pro, since it came withh my Powermac, and i've also got Photoshop 7, so Graphic Converter would be useless. Currently I think I will get MacReporter and Trasmit.

idyll · Dec 29, 2002, 12:00 PM

Yes yes.. can't go wrong with Transmit

galarneau · Dec 29, 2002, 12:16 PM

I like MaxMenus... It's wonderful and addictive. Low calorie too!

Jerommeke · Dec 29, 2002, 02:41 PM

Proteus. On the forums I remember seeing things about features that will be disabled when Proteus reaches final stage. I also thought I read reggistration codes of Proteus will not expire, so when you like the product.... ?

Macanoid · Dec 29, 2002, 03:33 PM

Perhaps you should have a look at Audio Hijack too. An amazing audio tool!

Group51 · Dec 29, 2002, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by iOliverC:
I have set aside about �40 ($64) to spend on various shareware etc. Can someone name some ones that are useful to a webdesigner /os x programmer? I might get Trasmit. Any others?

iView Media Pro

http://www.iview-multimedia.com/

A bit over your budget, but worth it if you have lots of media files.

clarkgoble · Dec 29, 2002, 06:32 PM

It's actually a hard question. Most of the suggestions people have offered tend to be software that appeals to a rather narrow niche. If you don't chat a lot or need to organize media, then those are obviously poor choices.

My feeling is that funding Omniweb and Chimera is always a good thing. Beyond that I like Fetch best of the Mac FTP clients. If you need to FTP a lot I'd consider that. Probably next up would be Default Folder, although I admit I wish it functioned a little differently.

Jerommeke · Dec 29, 2002, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by clarkgoble:
My feeling is that funding Omniweb and Chimera is always a good thing.

No. These ones are to be avoided the most in my opinion. This because:
- Chimera's author is working for Apple right now; it isn't so far away Chimera will be shipped with the OS for free, I guess.
- OmniWeb: I should wait before the rendering problems stop. It is far less commpatible then Chimera for instance. With Omniweb I have reported the incompatibility with the Netscape bar (money.com, cnn.com, netscape.com, etc) so much and they won't just even LOOK at it is my opinion. Is that 'support'?

And the thing about Proteus: if he chats much, it is a good choice I think.

Developer · Dec 29, 2002, 07:56 PM

Why would you want to avoid Chimera now, just because it might be bundled with a future OS version?

Montanan · Dec 29, 2002, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by Jerommeke:
Chimera's author is working for Apple right now; it isn't so far away Chimera will be shipped with the OS for free, I guess.

Uh, Chimera is already free.

I kinda agree with you about OmniWeb, though.

Jerommeke · Dec 30, 2002, 04:01 PM

oh wait yeah

soo erhm, it isn't shareware, so it falls into another category: those of which you could send money ;P

Montanan · Dec 30, 2002, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by Jerommeke:
soo erhm, it isn't shareware, so it falls into another category: those of which you could send money ;P

Dude, I know it's a difficult concept to accept in our increasingly-capitalistic world, but Chimera is just plain free.

As in "open-source" ...

mydog8mymac · Dec 30, 2002, 05:38 PM

In the non graphic realm, WeathermanX is a dandy little program. 30 days free, then only $10. Fruit Menu rocks as well.

Angus_D · Dec 30, 2002, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by Montanan:
Dude, I know it's a difficult concept to accept in our increasingly-capitalistic world, but Chimera is just plain free.

As in "open-source" ...

Isn't it even dual-licensed under the GPL? So it's free as in speech as well as in beer?

Jerommeke · Dec 30, 2002, 07:34 PM

free!

*dances*

Montanan · Dec 30, 2002, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Angus_D:
Isn't it even dual-licensed under the GPL? So it's free as in speech as well as in beer?

I think that you're right, although to be honest a full understanding of the nuances of software licensing is way beyond the capabilities of my poor, deteriorating brain. And where is this "free beer" of which you speak?

TheIceMan · Dec 30, 2002, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by iOliverC:
I have set aside about �40 ($64) to spend on various shareware etc. Can someone name some ones that are useful to a webdesigner /os x programmer? I might get Trasmit. Any others?

What about a good BAckUp software? It may not be shareware but I heard Retrospect was good. I think it retails for $50. May want to wait or check to see if it's compatible with 10.2.3.

invisibleX · Dec 31, 2002, 11:01 AM

With all that programming and webmaking I'd suggest Pop-Pop from Ambrosia software. Top notch Brickles-like game that doesn't get boring fast. Escape Velocity: Nova is another good choice.

IamBob · Dec 31, 2002, 12:49 PM

My breaks are usually spent here. On that and Quake3, I guess. I wouldn't waste money on cheesy games, anyway.

You could send me $6 and use Nicer for as long as you like. Even though currently it's freeware anyway, I wouldn't mind a free beer (or two)!