cryptique Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Anyone using it? It's all Apple-y and stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I gave an earlier version of Safari for windows a try. Didn't really do much for me. I am a diehard Firefox user, so I am sticking with that. With Firefox's add-ons and speed I am set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 So far I like it, but I don't see anything that makes me want to switch from Firefox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Does it have a plugin that doesn't cause Flash to use 100% of the processor? Because if it does, that may be reason enough for me to switch from Firefox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I was never too impressed with the Apple version, so I can't imagine the exported-to-PC version is anything to write home about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Most of the things that bother me about it are things I grew to love in Firefox but are missing in Safari ... like the customizable search field. It looks like Safari gives you two choices: Google or Yahoo. I want stuff like AllMusic, Amazon, Dictionary.com, IMDb, and Wikipedia. Also, I haven't found a "Home" button anywhere. Yeah, CTRL+SHIFT+H works, but I click back to my home page a lot and I'm accustomed to using a toolbar button for that. Not a big deal, but it's one example of how limited the browser is in terms of customization. Apple thinks it knows better than you how your browser should be configured. I do like the overall look, but there are themes for Firefox that can largely recreate that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Apple thinks it knows better than you how your browser should be configured.You dare question the judgement of the Almighty Apple? Someday soon, puny human, you will see the error of your ways and realize that you have just been doing it wrong. Assimilate or die! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Firefox 3 is coming out in June. No need to talk about other browsers............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I am trying out Opera, it is working extremely well. According to my friend who uses Firefox (with Fasterfox) and Opera, Opera is a tad faster than Fire+fasterfox and more secure. The Speed Dial function is a godsend. I tried Safari but the instant I saw that the interface was how it is on a Mac I said "No." It also seemed slower than other browsers out ther. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Also, I haven't found a "Home" button anywhere. Yeah, CTRL+SHIFT+H works, but I click back to my home page a lot and I'm accustomed to using a toolbar button for that. Hmm, I don't know the differences between the mac os and windows version, but for me if you go to "View" -> "Customize Toolbar...", it will give you buttons you can drag into the toolbar, including a home button. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks, that works. It limits the number of buttons you can have, though, which is retarded. That address bar is mighty big ... not sure why they don't allow me to shrink it a bit to make room for one more button. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rghammo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I am trying out Opera, it is working extremely well. According to my friend who uses Firefox (with Fasterfox) and Opera, Opera is a tad faster than Fire+fasterfox and more secure. The Speed Dial function is a godsend. I've been using Opera for a while now and love it. Couldn't imagine switching to any other browser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Just got an apple update for windows and it now it includes safari with itunes updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Safari for Windows has to be better than IE, but yeah, Firefox is where it's at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Just got an apple update for windows and it now it includes safari with itunes updates. That's another good reason not to update my iTunes, then. With as frequently as there are iTunes updates, I expect it to eventually include a program that will feed my cat and reorganize my sock drawer while I'm at work. I love Firefox, and it's good to hear there's a new version coming out soon. There's still a few sites that I have trouble with when I'm on it, though. Netflix, for instance, only offers their instant viewing feature in IE. That's about the only reason I use IE anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 So I downloaded the Safari 4 beta (for Windows), and it's got some nice features. I'm still not going to switch from Firefox, but I like the way the new Safari deals with tabs (especially the way you can drag them out into their own windows), and the "top sites" feature is spiffy, though I doubt I'd use it all that much. Some of my complaints with Safari 3 are still in effect, such as the search box, which limits you to Google and Yahoo. If nothing else, this version suggests that they've thrown some effort into Safari development lately, so I'll keep an eye on it -- but I remain a Firefox fan, despite the occasional crashing I've endured recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have a mac and have never even given using Safari a thought. I used it once, to download Firefox the day I got my computer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stickman Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 So I downloaded the Safari 4 beta (for Windows), and it's got some nice features. I'm still not going to switch from Firefox, but I like the way the new Safari deals with tabs (especially the way you can drag them out into their own windows), and the "top sites" feature is spiffy, though I doubt I'd use it all that much. Some of my complaints with Safari 3 are still in effect, such as the search box, which limits you to Google and Yahoo. If nothing else, this version suggests that they've thrown some effort into Safari development lately, so I'll keep an eye on it -- but I remain a Firefox fan, despite the occasional crashing I've endured recently. I think there is a plugin that allows you to customize the search box to certain websites...I can't remember if I'm making that up or not, but I'm pretty sure that the capability is out there. The biggest thing that I'm a fan of that Safari has going for it is the search feature. It's just downright cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Now that I read all of these I ask this question: As a Mac user should I be using Firefox instead of Safari? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Now that I read all of these I ask this question: As a Mac user should I be using Firefox instead of Safari? I use both and enjoy both. If safari is working fine for you and you are used to it, it ain't no thang. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Now that I read all of these I ask this question: As a Mac user should I be using Firefox instead of Safari? No. You should be using Opera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 No. You should be using Opera.Now what the hell is Opera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Now what the hell is Opera? I am trying out Opera, it is working extremely well. According to my friend who uses Firefox (with Fasterfox) and Opera, Opera is a tad faster than Fire+fasterfox and more secure. The Speed Dial function is a godsend. http://www.opera.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 A friend of mine is raving about the new Safari, but he belongs to the Cult of Apple. I don't think he could be objective. I use Firefox because it's the only IE alternative on my school computer AND the Foxmarks plugin kicks ass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 AND the Foxmarks plugin kicks ass. Whoa. That sounds cool. I'll have to check it out. Looks like they've got a version for Safari 4, just FYI. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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