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Brujah · 12-21-2006, 11:27 PM

So I've just got one but I'm not sure where everything is located, or how to install anything yet. I'm looking for things like ssh, mysql, php, and a good editor for the Mac to code with.

Any tips you have when you first get a new system, on what software to start adding to it?

If I want to share the system, does it support multiple users with privacy?

borked · 12-21-2006, 11:48 PM

To get to a command line, open up Terminal, located in the Utilities folder. Download Marc Liyanage's great PHP and MySQL binaries to get them running on the puter.

For a text editor, you absolutely must use BBEdit

For mutliple users, just start adding new users as administrator using system preferences... each one is protected with proper unix privacy settings. If you want extra security, you can have your home folder encrypted (open system prefs and type encrypt in the search box).

Get a hold of Transmit - the best FTP client for the mac.

You'll also need Video Lan Client

There's a tonne of shit to play around with - just spend a week fully getting to know your system, check out versiontracker.com for all mac software.
Start learning all the keyboard shortcuts - your life will become 1000x easier

And welcome to the Mac world!

borked · 12-21-2006, 11:52 PM

My Mac Book is in for repair - but you've gotta love Apple Support. I needed the power connector replacing but couldn't afford to be without the puter. After explaining my situation, and with the delays the Christmas period brings, Apple shipped me out a G4 Powerbook and told me to ship my Mac Book back to them in the carton the Powerbook arrived in.

madawgz · 12-22-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by borked

To get to a command line, open up Terminal, located in the Utilities folder. Download Marc Liyanage's great PHP and MySQL binaries to get them running on the puter.

For a text editor, you absolutely must use BBEdit

For mutliple users, just start adding new users as administrator using system preferences... each one is protected with proper unix privacy settings. If you want extra security, you can have your home folder encrypted (open system prefs and type encrypt in the search box).

Get a hold of Transmit - the best FTP client for the mac.

You'll also need Video Lan Client

There's a tonne of shit to play around with - just spend a week fully getting to know your system, check out versiontracker.com for all mac software.
Start learning all the keyboard shortcuts - your life will become 1000x easier

And welcome to the Mac world!

nice information, ill be picking up Transmit

fuhkinglou · 12-22-2006, 12:04 AM

I recomend downloading MAMP for your MySQL & PHP fucking around. It's worked out great for me. Super easy to install and play around with blogs offline. And it's nice & free.

Also install apps like mPlayer or the new intel VLC for your AVI's., Flip4Mac, Adium (my favor multi-chat client)... whatelse. Ah, thats enough for now...

Also check out Lynda.com. They have a few free video samples on OS X navigation.

if you have any questions I love helping out mac folks.
Hit me up on ICQ 264934933 :D

Brujah · 12-22-2006, 12:16 AM

I definitely need to learn the keyboard shortcuts.. and get used to one button mouse. I feel disabled without a right-click.

phasic · 12-22-2006, 12:35 AM

I <3 my macbook.

Shitty phone pic.

Deputy Chief Command · 12-22-2006, 12:41 AM

I HATE MY MACBOOK PRO

no really its a nice machine ; but after paying 3k euros for it you would expect I could connect the damn thing WIRELESS to the internet ; but I fuckin cant

it doesnt connect to my home wireless network but it does to some others without any hasstle

my home wireless network works just fine so that should not be the problem ; in fact right now I am posting from it with my mac mini wich can connect to it without any problem

any one any idea what to do before calling apple support ?

Deputy Chief Command · 12-22-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Brujah

I definitely need to learn the keyboard shortcuts.. and get used to one button mouse. I feel disabled without a right-click.

the first thing you should do is buy a REAL mouse ;

bobby666 · 12-22-2006, 01:10 AM

great infos here, thank you from a mc mini user

i think this board needs an official mac user thread !!

fuhkinglou · 12-22-2006, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Deputy Chief Command

the first thing you should do is buy a REAL mouse ;

Yeah bro. Any multi-button USB mouse works way better than the MightyMouse. Apple has lost it's damn mind when it comes to the mouse. I use a Macally IceMouseJr for my macbook AND my iMac. It's tiny and awesome.

macmark · 12-22-2006, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Brujah

I definitely need to learn the keyboard shortcuts.. and get used to one button mouse. I feel disabled without a right-click.

You can use any multi button mouse, or control-click.

There's keyboard shortcuts for everything too, I became a keyboard junky only when I moved to mac.

Daruma · 12-22-2006, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brujah

I definitely need to learn the keyboard shortcuts.. and get used to one button mouse. I feel disabled without a right-click.

get a 3 button mouse - trust me - it works like a charm and there are drivers for it - have microsoft 3000 notebook mice for all of my macs and the drivers make everything work perfectly..

ucv.karl · 12-22-2006, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Brujah

So I've just got one but I'm not sure where everything is located, or how to install anything yet. I'm looking for things like ssh, mysql, php, and a good editor for the Mac to code with.

I would get Mysql 4.1 and the gui tools as well from the official mysql site. The gui tools are handy to backup and create new users, etc... To view data CocoaMysql is a really handy tool. Many unix things are already install (e.g., ssh, zip, etc...) and MacPorts.org has everything else that you'll need.

Also, TextMate is a very nice text/programming editor. It completely rolls the competition.

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Originally Posted by Brujah

Any tips you have when you first get a new system, on what software to start adding to it?

Be sure to install the developer tools that come with the computer.

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Originally Posted by Brujah

If I want to share the system, does it support multiple users with privacy?

Yes, it's has mutliple user accounts. What also cool, is you can having your account running, and if your spouse, or whoever has an account on your computer, wants to check their email, or print a letter, you can do this "Fast user switching" thing that was introduced several years ago. It's explained here. It's pretty cool.

Daruma · 12-22-2006, 06:40 AM

check out all of the Expose - 1 button functions - like all windows displayed at once, moving all windows out of the way to see the desktop and try out some widgets

all shit that really makes life much much easier -

rounders · 12-22-2006, 07:02 AM

I love my macbook!

Godsmack · 12-22-2006, 07:43 AM

Got the Macbook Pro 15.. and loving it..

cognitos · 12-22-2006, 07:51 AM

I just got my MacBook last week, and it rocks.

Very fast, and very stable.

I was going to get an iMac, but when I saw the MacBook in person...It had to be mine.

Manowar · 12-22-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by phasic

I <3 my macbook.

Shitty phone pic.

looks pretty sweet

fuhkinglou · 12-22-2006, 08:58 AM

Here is a list of Apple Keyboard Shortcuts

Why I just learned one that I didn't know! Control+eject brings up the shutdown/restart/sleep window... awesome!

NETbilling · 12-22-2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Brujah

I definitely need to learn the keyboard shortcuts.. and get used to one button mouse. I feel disabled without a right-click.

Under Keyboard and Mouse preferences, you can set the trackpad to be a right click when you click with 2 fionger and scroll too. It is awesome.

I have a 17" Mabook Pro, a 13" Macbook, an Imac and a g5 dual tower.

Mitch

fuhkinglou · 12-22-2006, 03:01 PM

http://www.vmware.com/ announced it's virtualization software today and the beta is free. so you can play with all your windows apps on your mac. Right now I only use windows to check unified stats.

LiveDose · 12-22-2006, 03:02 PM

I will probably pick one up one of these days. I wouldn't even know where to start with it though...

ucv.karl · 12-22-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fuhkinglou

http://www.vmware.com/ announced it's virtualization software today and the beta is free. so you can play with all your windows apps on your mac. Right now I only use windows to check unified stats.

Parallels is a much better solution and they're only gettting better.

Parallels

Godsmack · 12-22-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ucv.karl

Parallels is a much better solution and they're only gettting better.

Parallels

parallels is superb. but i am soo surpriced the little i acualy use it :-)

got all the stuff i need in mac osx

petepete · 12-22-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fuhkinglou

Yeah bro. Any multi-button USB mouse works way better than the MightyMouse. Apple has lost it's damn mind when it comes to the mouse. I use a Macally IceMouseJr for my macbook AND my iMac. It's tiny and awesome.

What's wrong with the Mighty Mouse (apart from the price of course)?
It is a multibutton mouse!

borked · 12-22-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveDose

I will probably pick one up one of these days. I wouldn't even know where to start with it though...

Don't let that stop you - sure it'll prolly take a couple of weeks to get to grips with the new interface and if you seriously invest time in understanding why a Mac makes your life easier, then add another 3 months, but in the long run, you'll be glad you made the change.

Just simple shit like exposé, spotlight, terminal opacity, labels, workflows, applescript et al make you life on your computer, what twice as productive. Maybe not even twice, but in terms of pleasurabilty, it really is immeasurable. After those, just pile on the the extra less obvious but equally pleasurable 'shortcuts' and you will never go back to a PC.

Godsmack · 12-22-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by petepete

What's wrong with the Mighty Mouse (apart from the price of course)?
It is a multibutton mouse!

I like the mighty mouse.. it was odd in the beginning though.. and it feels like a womans soap.. :-)

GoTigers · 12-23-2006, 04:48 AM

wow,good post there borked

Brujah · 12-23-2006, 07:05 AM

So far so good, I'm really enjoying this macbook. The best thing I think I did to help was immediately change the touchpad preferences so let me tap for a mouseclick, and learn double finger scrolling. Oh, and learning to Copy/Paste was a little different. I kept trying the Ctrl button instead of the Apple button.

I don't really understand the keychains thing yet. I loved the Dashboard and widgets. It's a lot of fun just using it. Everything just looks great.

I notice I really enjoy coding (php/mysql) on the Mac better than on the PC since it's closer to how it would run on my server. Parallels looks sweet.. I haven't really missed Windows tho with the Mac.

kicks · 12-23-2006, 10:03 AM

Congrats on the Macbook Pro!

Love mine and sure you will too.

ucv.karl · 12-23-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brujah

I don't really understand the keychains thing yet. I loved the Dashboard and widgets. It's a lot of fun just using it. Everything just looks great.

The keychain holds all of you passwords from an application, appleshare, or internet site. Poke around in the "KeyChain Access" application to learn more.

Also, http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ is an amazing and useful application.

I totally dig it.

borked · 12-23-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brujah

I don't really understand the keychains thing yet. I loved the Dashboard and widgets. It's a lot of fun just using it. Everything just looks great.

For shits and giggles, install the Carpenter's dashboard widget. It plugs into the motion sensor - kinda handy when you're building a wall and you can't find your real level

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I notice I really enjoy coding (php/mysql) on the Mac better than on the PC since it's closer to how it would run on my server. Parallels looks sweet.. I haven't really missed Windows tho with the Mac.

If you have installed the developer's tools, go to Library/Preferences in your home folder and open com.apple.terminal.plist property list - then start changing shit - especially opaqueness - mines set to 0.89 with a black background a text colors:
0.156 0.747 0.729 0.000 0.033 0.199 0.204 0.745 0.427 0.204 0.745 0.427 0.000 0.033 0.199 0.156 0.747 0.729 0.348 0.051 0.064 0.754 0.757 0.435

Just perfect for coding on the command line - opaque enough to see the text clearly, yet transparent enough to see text behind the window...

enable scrollback also - damn useful.

--edit to add
if you ever are ever editing a preference file (a property list/.plist file) and you want to go back to the defaults, just trash the offending .plist file and the next time you open the app, a new one will be created with all defaults in place.

borked · 12-23-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ucv.karl

Also, http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ is an amazing and useful application.

Now that looks like a nice addition

checking it out.

Halcyon · 12-23-2006, 01:25 PM

good links here. Thanks!

12-23-2006, 03:36 PM

A wonderful editor that I use is Text Wrangler. Free alternative to BBEdit.

DaddyHalbucks · 12-23-2006, 03:53 PM

I'm a PC guy.

12-21-2006, 11:27 PM	#1
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	Do you use a Macbook? So I've just got one but I'm not sure where everything is located, or how to install anything yet. I'm looking for things like ssh, mysql, php, and a good editor for the Mac to code with. Any tips you have when you first get a new system, on what software to start adding to it? If I want to share the system, does it support multiple users with privacy? __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

12-21-2006, 11:48 PM	#2
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	To get to a command line, open up Terminal, located in the Utilities folder. Download Marc Liyanage's great PHP and MySQL binaries to get them running on the puter. For a text editor, you absolutely must use BBEdit For mutliple users, just start adding new users as administrator using system preferences... each one is protected with proper unix privacy settings. If you want extra security, you can have your home folder encrypted (open system prefs and type encrypt in the search box). Get a hold of Transmit - the best FTP client for the mac. You'll also need Video Lan Client There's a tonne of shit to play around with - just spend a week fully getting to know your system, check out versiontracker.com for all mac software. Start learning all the keyboard shortcuts - your life will become 1000x easier And welcome to the Mac world! __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

12-21-2006, 11:52 PM	#3
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	My Mac Book is in for repair - but you've gotta love Apple Support. I needed the power connector replacing but couldn't afford to be without the puter. After explaining my situation, and with the delays the Christmas period brings, Apple shipped me out a G4 Powerbook and told me to ship my Mac Book back to them in the carton the Powerbook arrived in. __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

12-22-2006, 12:04 AM	#5
fuhkinglou Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 951	I recomend downloading MAMP for your MySQL & PHP fucking around. It's worked out great for me. Super easy to install and play around with blogs offline. And it's nice & free. Also install apps like mPlayer or the new intel VLC for your AVI's., Flip4Mac, Adium (my favor multi-chat client)... whatelse. Ah, thats enough for now... Also check out Lynda.com. They have a few free video samples on OS X navigation. if you have any questions I love helping out mac folks. Hit me up on ICQ 264934933 :D __________________ -------- Whose Your Porn Pal? Want to trade hardlinks? ICQ - 264-934-933 Last edited by fuhkinglou; 12-22-2006 at 12:07 AM..

12-22-2006, 12:16 AM	#6
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	I definitely need to learn the keyboard shortcuts.. and get used to one button mouse. I feel disabled without a right-click. __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

12-22-2006, 12:35 AM	#7
phasic Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 2,104	I <3 my macbook. Shitty phone pic. __________________ Brief revisit. (mic drop)

12-22-2006, 12:41 AM	#8
Deputy Chief Command Deputy Chief Command Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,482	I HATE MY MACBOOK PRO no really its a nice machine ; but after paying 3k euros for it you would expect I could connect the damn thing WIRELESS to the internet ; but I fuckin cant it doesnt connect to my home wireless network but it does to some others without any hasstle my home wireless network works just fine so that should not be the problem ; in fact right now I am posting from it with my mac mini wich can connect to it without any problem any one any idea what to do before calling apple support ? __________________

12-22-2006, 01:10 AM	#10
bobby666 boots are my religion Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Heart of europe Posts: 21,765	great infos here, thank you from a mc mini user i think this board needs an official mac user thread !! __________________

12-22-2006, 06:40 AM	#15
Daruma Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: PandaLand™ Posts: 3,494	check out all of the Expose - 1 button functions - like all windows displayed at once, moving all windows out of the way to see the desktop and try out some widgets all shit that really makes life much much easier - __________________ RIP TD

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12-22-2006, 07:51 AM	#18
cognitos Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 99	I just got my MacBook last week, and it rocks. Very fast, and very stable. I was going to get an iMac, but when I saw the MacBook in person...It had to be mine.

12-22-2006, 08:58 AM	#20
fuhkinglou Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 951	Here is a list of Apple Keyboard Shortcuts Why I just learned one that I didn't know! Control+eject brings up the shutdown/restart/sleep window... awesome! __________________ -------- Whose Your Porn Pal? Want to trade hardlinks? ICQ - 264-934-933

12-22-2006, 03:01 PM	#22
fuhkinglou Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 951	http://www.vmware.com/ announced it's virtualization software today and the beta is free. so you can play with all your windows apps on your mac. Right now I only use windows to check unified stats. __________________ -------- Whose Your Porn Pal? Want to trade hardlinks? ICQ - 264-934-933

12-22-2006, 03:02 PM	#23
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12-23-2006, 04:48 AM	#29
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12-23-2006, 07:05 AM	#30
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	So far so good, I'm really enjoying this macbook. The best thing I think I did to help was immediately change the touchpad preferences so let me tap for a mouseclick, and learn double finger scrolling. Oh, and learning to Copy/Paste was a little different. I kept trying the Ctrl button instead of the Apple button. I don't really understand the keychains thing yet. I loved the Dashboard and widgets. It's a lot of fun just using it. Everything just looks great. I notice I really enjoy coding (php/mysql) on the Mac better than on the PC since it's closer to how it would run on my server. Parallels looks sweet.. I haven't really missed Windows tho with the Mac. __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

12-23-2006, 10:03 AM	#31
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12-23-2006, 03:36 PM	#36
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