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Only one program can be number one...
A no-holds-barred software smackdown!
There's plenty of sites which give you lists of software, recent updates, and reviews. But here, only the very best programs make it to the top.
You decide which program is worthy!
Pick your favorite Mac software and vote for them. The more votes they get, the higher up the list they go. If your program isn't on the list, add it to the list along with a link to its home page and a description that'll attract votes.
You decide which programs should die in obscurity!
See a program you hate? Think an application doesn't deserve a place on the list? Vote against them, and your vote of no-confidence will drive them down and off the list.
Be brutal, software doesn't have feelings!
And even if it did, would you care?
Vote for the best Mac OS X software!
Vote up the ones you like, vote down the ones you hate. Add any you can't find.
Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger"
It's the OS, stupid. Without it, there's no Mac!24 points
iTunes
What program better displays Apple's unique ability to blend hardware and software?16 points
Photoshop
The apotheosis of pixel-pushing. It's a noun, it's a verb, it's the ultimate photo editing application. Would the Mac exist without it?15 points
Quicksilver
A whole new way to launch programs, control your system, and interact with the Mac via your keyboard. A revolution in the making.15 points
TextMate
TextMate is a whole new take on text editing. It's the poster child for the Mac + Unix power that is MacOS X.12 points
Final Cut Studio
The ultimate film editing and production application. Another stunning example of Apple's attention to detail and the underlying power of the Macintos...10 points
DiskWarrior
Sometime disaster strikes, and DiskWarrior is the best way to fix your computer when it does.10 points
OmniGraffle Professional
Diagramming with that OmniGroup attention to detail!9 points
Mozilla Firefox
Maybe it's not a "Mac" application exclusively, but it's still something amazing. The best web browser out there, bar none.9 points
Parallels Desktop for Mac
Run Windows and MacOS X side-by-side on any Intel Mac. This is what makes the Mac indisputably superior to all other platforms!9 points
1Passwd
Mac OS X Password Manager with AutoFill that leverages the OS X Keychain and provides built-in support for most browsers.9 points
iPhoto
Take, store, and share photos with ease. A great application for novices and more demanding users alike.7 points
Adobe Indesign
Adobe's powerful page layout application has all but unseated Quark and is the life-blood of millions of Mac-toting designers!7 points
CSSEdit
Web geeks just LOVE this program. Easy CSS editing, lots of power, preview CSS changes in dynamically programmed systems, and an interface to die for!7 points
OmniWeb
The most Mac-like and feature-packed web browser for the Mac. Sure, Firefox has all the plug ins, but it isn't nearly as pretty.6 points
Keynote
Make every presentation look professional, polished, and beautiful. Business with Mac style.5 points
SuperDuper!
Some call it the best backup utility ever! Some call it super easy and a pleasure to use! Can a backup program really be a PLEASURE? Apparently so!5 points
OmniOutliner Professional
The ultimate outliner, note keeper, and personal productivity app. Omnitastic!4 points
HandBrake
Put any video on your iPod quickly and easily. What could better represent Mac software?4 points
AppZapper - The uninstaller Apple forgot.
Forget the trash can. If you need to completely uninstall an application, this is the best way to do it.4 points
GarageBand
The best way to record music on a Mac.3 points
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Comments
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BookNow wrote...
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Posted November 26, 2008
David wrote
Great list. Personally I like to use Final Cut Pro as my film editing software It's simply beautiful!
Posted May 11, 2008
jmck wrote
launchbar all the way.
Posted December 07, 2007
yash wrote
oh man, I can't imagine life without quicksilver
Posted October 12, 2007
John wrote
Posted September 05, 2007
Dan wrote
Posted August 13, 2007
Brian Foley wrote
Excellent selection. Thanks for the "shopping list."
Also, does "VersionTracker" count? It's an indispensible resource for mac apps and shareware.
Posted August 04, 2007
noah wrote
Posted August 03, 2007
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Posted July 29, 2007
Caseyfern wrote...
Solid Six Color Bleeding, friend - faved and fived, applause - and an invitation to join and grab an IMAD badge from I Make A Difference
Posted July 11, 2007
Srinivas wrote
Posted July 10, 2007
mcochs wrote...
I really like Camouflage. It hides all those icons on your desk top and you can see them again at the click of a mouse . I didn't see it in the list.
Posted June 22, 2007
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Posted June 19, 2007
MikeMandy wrote...
i like it But instead of tiger how about leopard? Up and coming mac OS. It looks NICE
Posted June 18, 2007
nst wrote
Posted May 31, 2007
Pat wrote
Another monogamous Mac person--check out Life Balance as a project manager and CMap Tools for mind webbing.
Posted May 19, 2007
flatrockdam
Posted May 18, 2007
flatrockdam
Posted May 18, 2007
Birdiejaworski wrote...
Great lens! As a mac person (who has never touched a PC, I might add.. I am monogamous, LOL!), I have learned about a couple of software packages, thanks! : )
Posted April 17, 2007
lmbiskup
Great lens. And if you're lucky, maybe you can pick up 13 of the best Mac apps for only $13 at www.maczot.com on Friday 13th.
Posted April 13, 2007
groovyoldlady wrote...
I hate Pages. Appleworks was WAY better. Pages is so clunky and..."fancy". Just give me a plain WP for a good price.
Posted March 27, 2007
knightsublime wrote...
Soooo, that's the Plexo module. Got to get me one of those. WhoWhatWhereWhenHow? That's my question.
Posted January 09, 2007
iNik wrote...
If you think there's an application that's under-represented, just add it yourself. But don't worry, I threw it in there. Go vote it up!
Posted December 23, 2006
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