[U2Lynne]

Originally Posted by reece

One thing I haven't figured out is how to get these icons (azureus, cog, etc) off of the desktop. I dragged them to the applications folder but it only puts a shortcut there.

Perhaps the icons on the desktop are shortcuts themselves? Do an apple key + i (info) on them. It should say whether it is an application or a shortcut. If they are just shortcuts, then you can throw them away. I like to keep Azureus and Cog in my dock since I use them often (when you have them up and running, do a control + click on them (or right click if you have a two button mouse) and then you can say 'keep in dock'.

Originally Posted by reece

Is there software that will play 24 bit, or higher, audio files, and does the mac support 24 bit playback?

I have no idea. I've always just used cog and iTunes to play the files I have.

Originally Posted by reece

Does Toast handle decryption or do I need something separate?

Again, I don't know. I just use Toast to burn CDs and DVDs, nothing else.

Originally Posted by reece

Do you use Safari or is there something better?

I use firefox because I just Looooooovvvveeeee the extensions for it.

Originally Posted by reece

Do I need firewall and antivirus software?

My router acts as a firewall, so I have my System firewall off and I don't use any anitivirus protection.