The budget conscious guide to essential mac software, featuring a collection of the basic tools for beginners and advanced mac fans, drawn from commercial products and shareware. Can't wait? Me neither. In the meantime, consult the top-rated programs on the download sites listed in the sidebar. Really, really, really can't wait? Why not send me a nice email of encouragement.

CIAC Advisory service to US govt. and general public.
SARC Symantec AntiVirus.
SANS System Administration Networking and Security.

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Software Updates
Technical Info Library

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Info-Mac Hyperarchive Root Enormous independent repository of shareware and freeware. Not rated.
MacDownload.com Excellent collection presented by ZDNet. Searchable, rated.
Tucows All-Mac Famous independent repository. Searchable, rated Weekly TopPicks, Showcase. Other OSs

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MacBuy.com Searchable repository of all MacWorld's product reviews. Very useful. Start with the Editor's Awards.
MacReviewZone Meta-search of online reviews in MacAddict, MacHome, MacWeek and MacWorld.