Mac software

24th May 2007
Submitted by David on Thu, 24/05/2007 - 11:57

In moving to the Mac, some of my software has had to change since the publishers of the Windows software have not seen the light and seen fit to release Mac versions (shame on them). So, over the next few days I will be doing some mini-reviews comparing:

  1. ThinkingRock vs iGTD for GTD empowered to-do list tracking (TR is Mac enabled, but being Java, I needed to look for alternatives)
  2. MS Money vs MoneyDance (what was that about Java?)
  3. QuickSilver vs AutoHotkey’s 320mph script.

There is now only one piece of software that I use regularly that I haven’t a Mac version of, and that is not enough for me to invest in Windows emulation or dual-booting the Mac. Unfortunately that is my old favourite DietPower.

tags: dietpower mac productivity reviews

  • 1 On Sat, 06/10/2007 - 15:26, Terry Dunkle (not verified) said:

    I’m impressed with your

    I’m impressed with your weight loss and your blog!

    Regarding Windows programs that don’t have Mac versions: In most cases, it’s just a matter of economics — the software development costs outweigh the size of the likely market. In Diet Power’s case, this is doubly true, as the Mac market is not only a small fraction of the PC market, but also Macs seem to enjoy greatest use among people who are younger and hence less likely to be overweight. If the demographics of the Mac operating system change, naturally the economics of publishing weight-control software for Macs will also change.

    Meanwhile, we appreciate your using Diet Power and promise you even greater power and ease of use in future versions.

    Terry Dunkle
    Diet Power founder and CEO

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