Free software for the Mac, or how to save $ 1,000

popular blog MacApper He made a great list of free alternatives to commercial software. If we disregard some of the programs mentioned in all the reviews for all platforms (Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird), you can find really interesting options.

Cyberduck (Saved up $ 25). Cyberduck - a full-featured FTP-client with support for FTP protocol, FTP / TLS, SSL / TLS and SFTP. The program is actively developing, regularly published patches and updates. Perfect solution for home users who need to occasionally update the engine for the blog.

FontExplorer X (Saved up $ 25). FontExplorer X - a powerful and effective program for managing fonts. Andrew Brigmond says he personally chose the application not even because of the price, but because of the speed: 3000 fonts have been downloaded and activated in less than 2 minutes.

Open Office (Saved up $ 350). Open Office includes a word processor and spreadsheet, presentation creation tool for working with databases, etc. AND Although this package can not compete with the leader - MS Office in its features, it nevertheless is perfect for home users. (

ClamAV (Saved up about $ 50). ClamAV - antivirus open source. Although Mac - is a secure platform (according to the report, "Kaspersky Lab" for the year does not add any new malware), anti-virus may be needed in some cases. For example, when you received the file and have it forwarded to a third party, do not be amiss to check for "viral". Unpleasant distributor will pass viruses :)

HandBrake (Saved up $ 40). HandBrake - is DVD-ripper. Use this program when you need to save to your hard drive or a family movie DVD. The application may convert several DVD formats (.avi, .mp4 etc.).

Transmission (Saved up $ 10). Transmission - client for BitTorrent. Free of charge, does not slow down, open source (detailed overview of the free BitTorrent client-see. here)

VLC Media Player (Saved up $ 30). VLC - the cross-platform player with support for large number of formats. We are interested in it above all thanks to the view in full screen (QuickTime provides a full-screen mode only for a fee).

Chicken of the VNC (Saved up $ 500). Chicken of the VNC - fast and easy VNC-client.