How do you launch your Apps?

[Steve]

Just out of curiosity i created this thread, and also to share some wealth for some people who maybe aren't aware of the different ways you could launch Apps. Since i found QuickSilver, i've come to rely on it, when its not running it feels like a part of Mac OS X is missing...

Anyhow, i am curious to see how everyone else gets to their apps? Do you -

Chuck all the Apps in the dock, and pick from them?

Throw the Apps folder in the dock and use the popup?

TigerLaunch?

QuickSilver?

LaunchBar?

If you feel compelled to answer, maybe suggest why you use the App or method you do, so the thread is useful to everyone.

I use QuickSilver, and it reminds me, to a degree of Spotlight in Tiger. OK so it's not really the same, but its really really nice to use. I can catalog my files (@ intervals) and then a quick Key command, bring up QuickSilver, and pop in some letters. The results can derive from a variety of apps and locations based on Plugins you install. For example, a Safari plugin allows you to no longer have to remember how you stored your bookmarks, you just hit ya Key Combo and pop in 'Neo' in which time it's grabbed all my bookmarks for this. It makes Bookmark management, almost a thing of the past! :D it's worth noting it seems to learn on the way you work. For example when i first started using it, Photoshop wouldn't be the top result via 'PS'. After navigating a few search results down, it improved its search rating with 'PS' and now its the top entry! :) It's got loads of potential. Personally i like the Address Book integration, Sherlock, iTunes... Worth a look mos definitely.

Quicksilver - http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/

Plugins - http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/plugins.php

i've attached a Screenshot. Quicksilver, and the list of search results. Excuse the picture of me wearing my G/F's Sunglasses! (This is data from Address Book! ;)) :p

One of the best parts to it, is its there when i need it, but when i don't you wouldn't even know it was running. Really non obtrusive! :)

Edited September 28, 2004 by Steve

[Steve]

Oh, and just incase anyone is interested, there's a couple of different 'interfaces' for QS. This one popups up over your menu bar, and is nice and minimal...

[Steve]

A Tiger inspired 'skin' ...

[SkyFox]

Neat app! Just downloaded it and am giving it a try. I think you're right, it looks like it has a lot of potential.

[krmathis]

I launch applications three different ways.

1. From Dock (Frequently used applications, like Firefox, iTunes, Mail, VLC and Terminal).

2. From LaunchBar (Most other applications).

3. From a Finder window.

Thanks for the QuickSilver info/link, sure gonna give it a test! :D

[Gary_Player]

I launch most stuff from the dock and I have the applications folder in there too incase i need to grab something random. I also have the office folder in the dock...i didnt feel like having 5 different links (one for each of the office programs I use) so the folder works out well.

I might have to try quicksilver out though, looks cool :)

[gazebee_]

looks great! im downloading it right now :D

[insanekiwi]

been using quicksilver for ages :yes:

[FL!PNEUS]

I use the dock for the mostly used applications (Camino, Mail, Adium, etc.) because they are almost always running, so they will be in my dock anyway.

For the rest I use QuickSilver, but it is so much more than a launcher, I also switch my iTunes music with it, I start Transmit with a bookmark, I open a new Camino windows with a bookmark. I love this program so much. QuickSilver is one of those things that just make the whole computing experience much more enjoyable.

[Fluid]

1. Dock (Usually everything is always open already)

2. Quicksilver

[fuzzy_logic]

If you don't use Quicksilver, you have no idea what you are missing out. I love it so much that I'd pay like $30 for it if it were not free. I launch everything with it, except Firefox, Mail, iCal which are already in my Dock. I don't like having too many apps in my Dock because I have very limited Dock space on my Powerbook 12". I used to used LaunchBar but switched to Quicksilver because 1) it's free 2) the icon doesn't have to be in the dock 3) it's a whole lot prettier.

[Vice]

I use the dock for my immediate applications its rare i use a program thats not in my dock but when I do a quick run to the finder :) I'm happy with my dock + Finder way of doing things. :D

*Cough* Beats having a start bar with like a million diff names of applications in it *Cough*

[Wickedkitten Veteran]

Launchbar or Dragthing here

[Momma]

had my mac a week now and have used launchbar, f10 launch studio and quick silver, quicksilver is by far the best! :D

[Chad]

*Cough* Beats having a start bar with like a million diff names of applications in it *Cough*

How about the quickstart bar with AppRocket? No different than a dock/quicksilver combo

[Steve]

How about the quickstart bar with AppRocket? No different than a dock/quicksilver combo

The what Chad? :blink: Doesn't mean alot to me, post a pic or something of what you're talking about! :p

[Vice]

How about the quickstart bar with AppRocket? No different than a dock/quicksilver combo

have no idea what that stuff is. so I'm just going to say SURE! :laugh:

[jackwanders]

I have my 14 most used apps in the Dock. For everything else, I installed an app (forget the name) that puts 'Applications' in the Apple menu. Hover over it, and the list of everything in the 'applications' folder drops down. Very easy to use, no need for an extra dock icon or to open the finder.

[cmove]

From a finder window

[patseguin Global Moderator]

The what Chad? :blink: Doesn't mean alot to me, post a pic or something of what you're talking about! :p

Sorry for going off-topic but that phone looks SWEET! Can I buy one of those and use it with Verizon Wireless or is it only for select providers like Cingular?

[AcdShdw]

a) dock, basically it

[Vice]

Sorry for going off-topic but that phone looks SWEET! Can I buy one of those and use it with Verizon Wireless or is it only for select providers like Cingular?

hahaha, The phone Steve/Neyo has can be bought simcard-free and unlocked so it will work on any network in UK (where he lives) it can be snapped up for a big round sum of ?500 (its not cheap). I'm sure you can pick it up online though, I know they sell it cheap at www.gsmphonesource.com

Sorry for going off topic!. :((

[jackwanders]

I just downloaded Quicksilver and upon trying to mount the .dmg I get an error saying there are no mountable filesystems...

:(

[NinjaMonkey82]

I use the dock mostly since it has all my apps I use daily. I also have a folder in the dock and I use the pop up from there. I might give Quicksilver a try.

[jwjw1]

I usually launch mine..by double clicking...whats next...how do you turn on your computer....big toe or index finger