bad applications for mbp?

[crazyworld]

im about to set up my mbp.. im just wondering if there r certain apps , ppc or intel, that peopl would recomend NOT installing as they might cause the machine to slow down or system conflicts.. last time i just put everythin on and for example i put an old version of stuffit [ppc] and this would run at start up using a coupl of gigs of vm.. i think over the 4 weeeks ive used this mbp its got gradualy slower..

what other recomendations can peopl giv to ensur that it runs th fastest posible?

 

[Eraserhead]

Universal only applications probably.

 

[Father Jack]

Universal only applications probably.

Absolutely .... and get rid of any programs you don't use.

FJ

 

[yellow]

Don't install haxies or other UI "enhancers" like ShapeShifter or themes. These items put your uptime in jeopardy.

 

[JDN]

I've also been wondering about this as lately i've been seeing that spinning colour wheel an awful lot lately. And things seem generally laggy.

[Edit]: What do people recommend you get rid off out of all the stuff OSX comes with?

 

[daneoni]

I've also been wondering about this as lately i've been seeing that spinning colour wheel an awful lot lately. And things seem generally laggy.

[Edit]: What do people recommend you get rid off out of all the stuff OSX comes with?

Languages, apps and printer drivers you don't see yourself using

Me i took out all languages except English, only left HP drivers and removed Garageband & iDVD. Saved about 12GB.