Apple’s iLife suite comes free with each new Mac sold, but is also available as a standalone package. iLife ‘08 is something of a mixed bag. Of the two heavily-reworked apps, iPhoto and iMovie, iPhoto is an improvement; it’s easier to use and with something for the more serious photo editor as well as the beginner. iMovie is not going to win friends with enthusiast users of earlier versions, but may pick up a few newcomers to the genre.

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