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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by forchette49, Jul 3, 2006.

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  1. forchette49

    forchette49 Member

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    Just got a new laptop and was wondering what software I should get installed on it. I go to download.com (C|Net) quite often to check out the latest and greatest in freeware/shareware. i.e. just installed BitTorrent, AVG Anti-Viral, and Google Earth last night :cool:

    In your opinion, what are some "must-have" apps (or games) no PC should go without nowadays?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 forchette49, Jul 3, 2006
  2. KaiSeR SoZe

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    firefox
     
    #2 KaiSeR SoZe, Jul 3, 2006
  3. thelasik

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    Gmail notifier (if you have a gmail account).
     
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  4. geeimsobored

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    MS Office and Firefox to name two
     
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  5. forchette49

    forchette49 Member

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    Why is everyone in love with firefox, can't figure it out... I've never tried it though
     
    #5 forchette49, Jul 3, 2006
  6. forchette49

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    What is gmail? sorry...
     
    #6 forchette49, Jul 3, 2006
  7. bladeage

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    Gmail is the email service offered by Google.
     
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  8. thadeus

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    Trash Bittorrent and get either utorrent or Azureus instead.
     
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    This made me laugh.

    Why do people like cookies? I mean, I've never had one, but why would anyone like them?

    Try it. Firefox rules - and it's not full of security holes.
     
    #9 rhadamanthus, Jul 3, 2006
  10. Rockets2K

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    yea...absolutely. Bittorrent is not near as feature-rich as the two you mentioned.
    Some dont like Azureus cause it uses java and reportedly can slow down some machines...but if you have good specs on your machine, it shouldnt give you trouble.

    must haves....at least two or three different spyware/adware detectors.

    Adaware, Spybot, etc...
     
    #10 Rockets2K, Jul 3, 2006
  11. forchette49

    forchette49 Member

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    I've never had sushi either...
     
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  12. AMS

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    azureus makes the whole computer slow, get bitcomet or utorrent


    get spybot s&D
    ad aware

    crap cleaner
    firefox and opera 9(as a backup)

    gaim/trillian(all your messaging needs)

    win rar

    vlc player

    that should do it
     
    #12 AMS, Jul 3, 2006
  13. FlyerFanatic

    FlyerFanatic YOU BOYS LIKE MEXICO!?! YEEEHAAWW
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    Gotta disagree, I don't like either of those really. I've tried both. But try it, you might like em.
     
    #13 FlyerFanatic, Jul 3, 2006
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    Surprised no one mentioned anti-virus software.

    i would say
    anti-virus
    spyware
    adware
    office
    nero/roxio (any decent cd/dvd burning program)
    xvid codec + bsplayer (my personal favorite)
    alcohol/daemon tools for drive emulation
    aim/yahoo/msn messenger depends on what u use
    data recovery software
    power dvd
    firefox is good too
    java

    i would say those apps are the most helpful or essential
     
    #14 The_Yoyo, Jul 3, 2006
  15. Rockets2K

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    Yo,






    :p

    agree with your list however...especially the BS Player(eventho VLC is just as good imo)
     
    #15 Rockets2K, Jul 3, 2006
  16. VesceySux

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    ZoneAlarm for free firewall protection.

    If anyone mentions a Norton product of any kind, I'll kill 'em.
     
    #16 VesceySux, Jul 3, 2006
  17. Master Baiter

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    Has anyone tried the Microsoft's OneCare for virus/antispyware? I have been on the beta team for the last 6 months or so and really like it. It isn't very intrusive and doesn't hog the system like Norton.

    The price is right too. $50 for a 3 computer license.
     
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    are you gunna suggest an alternative ???
     
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  19. FlyerFanatic

    FlyerFanatic YOU BOYS LIKE MEXICO!?! YEEEHAAWW
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    No, just AIM, MSN, Yahoo, or whatever he uses. I use both AIM and MSN, I just d-loaded both apps. I dont know of any other programs like Trillian/GAIM to recommend. I just didnt like either of those, so I just use both AIM and MSN
     
    #19 FlyerFanatic, Jul 3, 2006
  20. Harrisment

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    The google toolbar is a must have for both Firefox and IE.
     
    #20 Harrisment, Jul 3, 2006
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