Ok, here is a list of software I have installed. It is a pretty good list for only a few days with the machine. Note this is for home, not for work. Otherwise the list would be way different.

• Eclipse – Android and Java tinkering
• Firefox – To test, not to use.
• Chrome – Best browser out there, I promise!
• JungleDisk Desktop – Backups and synchronization are a must for any computer.
• Skype – To see people far away in real time.
• Adium – To chat to people far away or across the room, while also being able to ignore them.
• CoRD – I still need to get on Windows boxes.
• Quicksilver – App launchers are my hidden productivity tools.
• Growl – Makes Adium have cool sounds I guess.
• TextMate – The most recommended Mac editor. Not sold yet, vim is the bomb.
• Open Office – Because it is free, and good enough (maybe?)
• Tweetie – My new favorite twitter client. Warning, not for twitteraholics, but for casual users like myself.
• Git – Git is a MUST if you develop software. Even if your team uses SVN, you can still use git and should!
• MySQL – You always need a database on hand.
• RVM – Nifty way to manage multiple Ruby versions.
• Virtual Box – Because you still might need to run a little Windows stuff here and there.
• CyberDuck – Move files all over the place.
• Windows 7 on Bootcamp – Just in case :)

Whew!

I have officially switched my personal computer to a Mac (MacBook Pro to be specific). I’m sure some of you might be wondering, why did I switch to a Mac? Most of my blog is on .NET and Powershell related topics, which aren’t so prevalent on a Mac. Well, here are a few of the main reasons.

• Promoters – Mac owners are promoters. When I asked the Twitterverse what I should do, all but one response was “Get a Mac!”. Maybe I am hopping on the bandwagon, but people love Macs for a reason.
• I missed my Linux roots. If you go back far enough in my blog, you will see I used to be a PHP developer whose work, home, and school computers were running Ubuntu.
• Windows – I can still run Windows on a VM and on Bootcamp.

So far, I am pretty darn happy with the Mac. There are some oddities, but overall it is a crisp, clean machine.

Now, enjoy the beauty that is my mac! (Ignore the Logitech nano dongle. I need my ergonomic mouse so give me a break)