New iMac Pre-arrival

Today I should be getting my new iMac. It is very exciting.

I will install gnuplot, python, matplotlib, mactex, geogebra, R, Sage.

I also need to import iTunes and clean it up. I intend to explore Mail, iCal, and the rest and really utilize all that comes with it. I am reading Mac OS X Snow Leopard by Pogue and it is amazing what one can do. Mastering efficient use of the computer is a must.

Then I will turn my attention to screen recording software.

And I want to master Apple Script. That seems a great way to do minor tweaks to the work flow.

I also need to install the development tools.

I intend to explore the iMac as a server as well so I can develop on the Mac and then upload the stuff to the live site. I can browse and explore from my home network. For a pre-release setting, I should be able to open the network up so others can explore it.

For the server, I will install jQuery with UI and other plugins, MongoDB, SQLite, Python, PHP, jsMath