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Formerly-Used Software

Software I've used in the past but no longer use. Kept for historical reference. See the main README for what's currently installed.

Formerly-Used Services

  • Instapaper: A service for saving web pages for later reading.
  • IRCCloud: IRC client. When I do use IRC, I just use a local client on an as-needed basis.

Formerly-Used Fonts

Formerly-Used CLI Software

  • repo: Google's tool for managing multi-repository projects. Superceded by tools like kas in my workflows.
  • pipx: Install and run python applications in isolated environments. Superceded by uv tool in my workflows.
  • git-branchless: High-velocity, monorepo-scale workflow for Git. I rarely used this, and there are other options for this workflow.
  • sapling: A Scalable, User-Friendly Source Control System. Evaluated but not actively used in my workflows.
  • GNU Screen: A terminal multiplexer. Replaced by tmux.
  • Bitlbee: An IRC to other chat networks gateway.
  • Centericq: A text mode menu- and window-driven instant messaging interface.
  • weechat: A fast, light and extensible chat client.
  • irssi: A modular chat client that is most commonly known for its text mode user interface.
  • EPIC: The Enhanced Programmable IRC-II Client.
  • BitchX: An IRC client.
  • ircii: A terminal-based IRC and ICB client.
  • abduco: Session manager.
  • dvtm: Dynamic virtual terminal manager.
  • dtach: Emulates the detach feature of screen.
  • asdf: Version manager.
  • pyenv: Python version manager.

Formerly-Used GUI Software

Formerly-Used macOS Software

  • AppCleaner: A small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps. Now that I primarily use ForkLift, which has its own version of this, I no longer need the standalone version.
  • Bartender: Organize your menu bar icons. Replaced by Hidden bar, then Ice.
  • CleanMyDrive 2
  • Colloquy (Source): An advanced IRC, SILC & ICB client.
  • DevDocs for macOS (Open-Source): An unofficial DevDocs API Documentation viewer for macOS. Deprecated in homebrew due to gatekeeper.
  • f.lux: Software to make your life better. Replaced by macOS Night Shift.
  • FlyCut: Clipboard manager.
  • GoodLinks: Save links, read later. Replaced by Readwise Reader.
  • Hidden Bar (Open-Source): Hide menubar items. Replaced by Ice.
  • Itsycal for Mac: A tiny menu bar calendar. I mostly just click on the date/time and see the calendar widget in the notification panel now.
  • Jumpcut: Clipboard manager.
  • LilyView
  • LimeChat (Open-Source): An IRC client for Mac OS X.
  • MacDown: Markdown editor.
  • MacVim: Vim - the text editor - for macOS
  • Magnet: Organize your workspace. Replaced by Rectangle.
  • Orion Browser: A fast, secure, and private browser.
  • QLColorCode (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin for syntax highlighting source code. No longer maintained.
  • qlImageSize (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin to display image size and resolution. No longer needed.
  • QLMarkDown (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin for Markdown files. No longer maintained.
  • QLPrettyPatch (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin for patch files. No longer maintained.
  • QLStephen (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin for plain text files without extensions. No longer maintained.
  • quicklook-csv (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin for CSV files. No longer maintained.
  • QuickLookASE (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin for Adobe ASE Color Swatches. No longer needed.
  • QuickLookJSON: QuickLook plugin for JSON files. No longer maintained.
  • QuickSilver: Launcher.
  • SwiftDefaultApps (Open-Source): A preference pane to view and change default application associations. Last release in 2019.
  • Textual: Application for interacting with Internet Relay Chat (IRC) chatrooms. Available via brew.
  • TotalFinder: Finder enhancement.
  • UnPlugged: Notifications for power plug/unplug as well as battery discharging at percentages.
  • WebPQuickLook (Open-Source): QuickLook plugin for WebP image files. No longer needed.
  • Wineskin Winery: A user-friendly tool used to make ports of Microsoft Windows software to macOS. Replaced by Kegworks.
  • WhatsYourSign: Add a menu item to Finder to display a file's cryptographic information.

Formerly-Used Linux Software

Formerly-Used Windows Software

Formerly-Used in Windows 3.x

  • Bitstream MakeUp for Windows: Typographic special effects for desktop publishing.
  • Timeworks Publish-It!: Desktop publishing.

Formerly-Used in Windows 95/98

Formerly-Used DOS Software

  • Mace Utilities from Paul Mace Software, for DOS. I used this much less than the others.
  • PFS Professional Write
  • PFS Professional File
  • Quicken for DOS
  • Norton Utilities for DOS
    • Norton Disk Doctor
    • Norton Speed Disk
  • PC Tools
    • PC Shell
  • Norton Ghost
  • PKUnzip/Zip (pkz204g), Arc, Arj, etc
  • Paragon Partition Manager for DOS
  • Partition Magic

Browser Extensions

For comprehensive browser extension snapshots, see docs/browser-extensions.md.

Safari Extensions

Intentionally Avoided Software

Software that I've used in the past but now actively avoid due to specific issues or problems.

  • Balena Etcher: USB/SD card imaging tool. Caused frequent corruption on SD cards, so I avoid it and use other tools like dd or Raspberry Pi Imager instead.