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The Top MacOS X Software. Period.

Ranked #9,768 in Computers & Electronics, #206,332 overall

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.

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Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger"

It's the OS, stupid. Without it, there's no Mac!23 points

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iTunes

What program better displays Apple's unique ability to blend hardware and software?17 points

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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

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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?14 points

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AdiumX

Multi-protocol instant messaging with inimitable Mac style.12 points

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TextMate

TextMate is a whole new take on text editing. It's the poster child for the Mac + Unix power that is MacOS X.11 points

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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 Macintosh!11 points

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1Passwd

Mac OS X Password Manager with AutoFill that leverages the OS X Keychain and provides built-in support for most browsers.10 points

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DiskWarrior

Sometime disaster strikes, and DiskWarrior is the best way to fix your computer when it does.9 points

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OmniGraffle Professional

Diagramming with that OmniGroup attention to detail!8 points

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Mozilla Firefox

Maybe it's not a "Mac" application exclusively, but it's still something amazing. The best web browser out there, bar none.8 points

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iPhoto

Take, store, and share photos with ease. A great application for novices and more demanding users alike.8 points

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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!8 points

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VLC

The little media player that could.8 points

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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

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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

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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

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Keynote

Make every presentation look professional, polished, and beautiful. Business with Mac style.5 points

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iCal

Calendaring made simple. Subscribe, share, sync. Awesome.5 points

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NewsFire

Mac RSS with Style. Lots and lots and lots of style.5 points

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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

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OmniOutliner Professional

The ultimate outliner, note keeper, and personal productivity app. Omnitastic!4 points

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HandBrake

Put any video on your iPod quickly and easily. What could better represent Mac software?4 points

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Safari

Don't discount it just because it's the default web browser and you got it for free. Safari is fast, powerful and easy to use. A great web browser.4 points

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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

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