Write/Copy DVD on Mac OS X

Write
1. Insert blank DVD
2. Choose “Open in finder”
3. On the left hand side of finder window, select “Untitled DVD”
4. Drag stuffs that you want to write and drop them into that folder
5. Then “Burn” on the upper right corner of the finder window

Or use “Burn folder” as shown in this video
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-burn-a-dvd-on-a-mac

Copy
This website has nice screenshots and step-by-step explanation.
http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/making_dvd_copies.html

e-liXiR’s OS X Software List

>cd to
http://mac.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/cdto.shtml
Open terminal at the directory of the front most finder window.

aMSN
http://www.amsn-project.net/
I think this is the closest to Windows Live Messenger.

BibDesk
http://bibdesk.sourceforge.net/
Use BibDesk to edit and manage your bibliography. It will keep track of both the bibliographic information and the associated files or web links for you. Good for LaTeX users