Computing Minimalism

[leviathan660]

I've gotten into using those programs that don't aren't bloated. I really like it when a program doesnt install anything on your registry. eg) uTorrent, Foxit, and Regseeker. I've also began using programs that are better and use less memory. Eg) Firefox and Trillian. I was wondering what other handy programs you guys use. I still have to try out Filezilla. I've followed the sticky thread on freeware, but there must be more that You guys know of. Things like Open Office are great.

 

[BlueWeasel]

PortableApps is a great place to start.

The list of applications there is still a work in progress, but the forums there have much more information regarding other programs.

 

[notfred]

DOS 3.3

 

[kamper]

Using a 3rd party gui app for ftp doesn't qualify as minimalism. And neither does O

 

[Schadenfroh]

If you think Trillian is minimal, try miranda:
http://www.miranda-im.org/

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
PortableApps is a great place to start.

The list of applications there is still a work in progress, but the forums there have much more information regarding other programs.

That's a cool link!
Portable OpenOffice FTW!

 

[igowerf]

Trillian and Firefox don't seem to use less memory.

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: igowerf
Trillian and Firefox don't seem to use less memory.

no kidding, infact, firefox is a huge resource hog.

 

[leviathan660]

Yes, thank you all for point out my Flaws. I suppose there are some thing I just cannot give up. I highly enjoy what Firefox is able to provide me with. But oh well. Anything Else gents. Any Ideas of Litestep?

 

[magomago]

You should try Linux with a Fluxbox/Bloackbox envrionment Minimalize your desktop!

 

[duragezic]

Litestep can be configured to have a very minimal desktop interface. But I find XP plenty minimal with crap turned off. I mean, don't run a bunch of retarded tray programs, and you're left with your taskbar, quick launch, and a little start menu which if organized well is very time-saving. So its perfect for me.

And if minimal is your concern, Miranda FTW!!

Firefox can sometimes be a hog, but for a while now IE has been so integrated into windows that what appears to be just windows may be IE things. When you open windows explorer you can type in WWW addresses and it acts just like IE. Plus my FF never seems to get as high of mem usage as so many people say. So if you could make IE completely stand-alone, I don't think FF would be all that bigger, and for the functionality it adds, it could use 100mb more!