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Vindicated (again)

John Gruber of daringfireball posted about his top apps and it’s nice to know that I’m on the right track in my choices.

He matters to me because first, he wrote the Markdown parsing script which I use in this blog. Second is that if you read his articles, it’s evident that he is pure Apple. However, he is one of the Mac-heads who still think straight. This simply translates to him knowing the shit from the diamonds – which is opposite to those who love everything Apple… especially if it’s from Apple itself. And though one may not agree 100% with what he says all the time, at least on knows his opinions are reasonable in any context.

Which is why I turn to him for any late breaking Apple stuff, since he usually has a good handle on the whole thing. So with software, he now has his top applications list, which is listed below.

And for the honorable mentions

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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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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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Alas, I knew it well

Damn, suddenly my cell-line won’t work, turns out the last payment I made (online) didn’t register at all… so no harm done, but of course now my line’s been temporarily suspended.

I then went to http://www.bpiexpressbills.com and saw this announcement:

Effective February 19, 2005 we will discontinue the payment and presentment facilities of ExpressBills for the following companies:

  • Globe HandyPhone
  • GlobeLines
  • Sky Internet
  • Manila Water
  • Alabang Waterworks

Bummer!

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Vindicated

Very seldom does this thing happen to me, but I feel vindicated when it comes to that little gadget I bought a few posts ago.

It seems that Dan of Dansdata has reviewed the very same gadget (well different brand, but same OEM device no doubt). I love Dan’s articles, he what you would call “a guy who knows his shit,” and I’ve been following his articles ever since I can remember.

Another thing: I was first… by more than a week! Hehehe.

Of course, his review is obviously better, but it’s just nice to know that my taste in tech gadgetry hasn’t been totally corrupted (just a little) by the sway of aesthetics and marketing gimmicks.