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More Apple discoveries

Since my last post about Mac software, I stumbled upon a couple more software that either may add to the list, or completely change some of the items on that post. Since it’s a poin in the arse to keep on editing that same post, I guess I’ll just post along with the new developments.

One is on BitTorrent applications (on which the previous post was already modified). I’ve managed to find two torrent applications that work similar to ABC Torrent for windows: Azureus and Bits on Wheels. I’m using the latter since Azureus on the PC wasn’t quite a popular choice for those who loathe resource hungry apps. So I’m now replacing Tomato Torrent with Bits on Wheels.

Next would be my new replacement for LimeWire: Poisoned – a multi-network P2P app. I’m kinda big on the whole multi-stuff since developers can’t get their standards/protocols straight (this will never go away) so the next best thing is to have a single app that can communicate with everyone rather than dealing with the extra overhead of launching separate apps to do one of each function.

The Poisoned Project’s “Poisoned” is a beautiful, flexible and powerful file sharing application for Mac OS X. Unlike applications like LimeWire or Kazaa that connect to only one file sharing network, Poisoned can connect to several seamlessly. Unlike Kazaa and several other file sharing applications, Poisoned contains no spyware and no adware. In addition, Poisoned, is free and open-source software.

Last would be a decent non-obtrusive way to control iTunes. which the bulk of this post will be discussing.

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Have the terrorists won?

Having some inclination to photography, one will obviously hear or read about issues that deal with security. Particularly how photographers are usually denied the rights to taking photographs of certain places. Of course normal people would find it unfortunate, but ultimately couldn’t really care less about the plights of these photographers.

Photographers see these incidents as a big deal and never take them lightly, which is understandable – especially if they depended on it for a living.

However, when taking everything in the context of terrorism in the US, I can’t help but think that indeed, the terrorists have won. Fear has crippled the nation so much that it is becoming ridiculous… or is it?

What I’ve noticed is that though indeed there might have been unconstitutional to arbitrarily decide on which rights are allowed to photographers on specific places, I can’t help but think that sometimes any specialized group tends to merely think in the context of their own little worlds… in this case it’s the photographers. But in no way am I attacking them, since I too, like taking pictures. And I certainly want to be able to take pictures anytime and anywhere I want.

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AppleTalk

Well, not the Apple networking protocol, but Apple stuff in general will be discussed here. Since I refuse to fully succumb to the cult-like mentality most Apple users have, I realize that some of my posts regarding anything Apple tend to be too critical, and are subject to debates.

So in a gesture of good faith, I would like to provide useful information about the said platform from my own experience.

What I will do now is simple: I will objectively list the counterparts PC software have in the Apple platform. Add some insights and some personal opinions, but nothing that can start a war or dissent from either side. I believe this would be important for people who want to “switch” sides but are hesitating to do so since they fear they might not be able to do apply their regular workflow, with their preferred software in the new platform.

But before everything else, let me say that I cannot give a proper assessment as far as value for money is concerned – as I get my software for free. But then, usually if you’re an Apple user – money is no object, you get it because Jobs told you to get it, and the cult seems to be happy living that way.

Ok sorry ’bout that, just one troll okay? Now for the article.

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Interesting Google thing

Well, I guess it was pretty obvious that I beat every single human being in the world to the punch when it comes to nargalzius. Well except Dan Akkroyd – who actually coined the name (from the movie She’s Having a Baby, ending credits).

Having said all that, might I add that it’s worth mentioning that not only am I #1 in the results of a google search of the word “nargalzius,” but apparently, [almost] every goddamn hit it makes is directly related to me!

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