I downloaded QuickSilver as an alternative to LaunchBar. I really like it. I particular like the Bezel mode where the commands pop up in a similar fashion to Alt-tab.
If you aren't familiar with these utilities, they are 'launchers'. Their job is to make it easy to get to any application (or important resource) from the keyboard. For example, you hit Apple-Space, then 'i' and 'p' and that will bring 'iPhoto' up in the command window. You then hit 'return' and iPhoto starts up or activates. If you want to mail someone you type in Apple-Space then 'l', 'o', 'r' and you will probably see Lori's email address. If you hit return it will bring up mail with a new message addressed to Lori. And all if this is from anywhere. You could by writing a Word document, and do Apple-Space and start this up.
QuickSilver also has iTunes browsing, clipboard buffering, an application shelf, and it's free.
The only downside is that it's Panther only.
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