What is your list of programs to install to Mac OS X after a fresh install?

Here's my list:

  • Firefox*
  • Adium (IM Client | Multiprotocol)*
  • JollysFastVNC (VNC Client)*
  • X11*
  • Xcode*
  • Macports:*
    • mtr*
    • wireshark*
    • iperf*
    • NMap*
    • Screen*
  • Cyberduck (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Cloud Files & Amazon S3 Browser)
  • iTerm
  • Growl (GUI Notification system)
  • HandBrake (Everyone loves to rip)
  • Remote Desktop Connection 2.0*
  • Bean (Powerful, yet tiny word processor)
  • Screenlock
  • SimplifyMedia (Share/Access your music - anywhere)
  • Xpad (Tab-based notepad solution)
  • VLC (Media Player)
  • Perian (Support for many video formats)
  • xterm
  • Gmail Notifr (Supports multiple account)*
  • Geektool
  • Boxee

... and last, but not least: The Mr. Sparkle screensaver (*LOL)... and others.

**MUST HAVE ITEMS FOR ME*


Here my list (I'm rather new to the Mac, but I recently switched from a Mac mini to a Macbook Pro, so I had this list ready):

  • Firefox (+Plugins: Firebug, Delicious...)
  • iTunes
  • Skype
  • Evernote
  • NetNewsWire
  • Adobe Reader
  • XCode
  • Printer Drivers
  • TweetDeck
  • AppRefresh
  • Google Earth
  • Parallels Desktop
  • Remote Desktop Connection (Microsoft)

A useful resource to find new software: http://osx.iusethis.com/top


I set up a new Mac a couple of weeks ago. As far as I remember these were the first four things I installed:

  • Quicksilver
  • Xcode
  • TextMate
  • Firefox

As far as automating installs, you may want to check out AppFresh, which links with your osx.iusethis.com account and tries to download and install missing or updated applications.


Chicken of the VNC, which is coincidentally the best named piece of software, ever.