[DRB]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/internet/06/11/safari.windows.ap/index.html

Apple Inc. launched a version of its Safari Web browser for Windows-based PCs on Monday, pitting it against Microsoft Corp.'s dominant Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox.

"What we've got here is the most innovative browser in the world and the most powerful browser in the world," Apple CEO Steve Jobs said during his keynote speech at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference.

Safari, which was released a few years ago for Apple's Macintosh computers, has captured about 5 percent of the world's browser market share with more than 18 million users, Jobs said.

Internet Explorer, which is built into Windows, has a 78 percent share, while Firefox has rapidly climbed to gain about 15 percent of the market, he said. Like the other Web browsers, Safari is available at no charge.

Jobs claimed Safari performs twice as fast as its competitors.

 

[LordOpie]

Every time I launch Safari on my Mac at work, it feels like MS Paint vs Photoshop.

 

[binary visions]

http://www.wired.com/gadgets/mac/commentary/cultofmac/2007/06/cultofmac_0612

 

[syadasti]

Firefox + Plug-ins FTW on all platforms.

 

[Transcend]

Firefox + Plug-ins FTW on all platforms.

Not when it takes 2x as long to render pages.

 

[stinkyboy]

Where the hell's the download?

 

[syadasti]

Not when it takes 2x as long to render pages.

Marketing bull****...a specialized example just like their tricks when they compared PowerPC to Intel. Intel were faster on average just not in a few specialized optimized photoshop filters.

Only a fool would take marketing at face value...

 

[LordOpie]

Only a fool would take marketing at face value...

 

[syadasti]

Its pretty easy to make it as fast as you want with about:config and/or plugins anyways.

Firefox is mature and proven and already works great on various platforms. Websites are usually tested/optimized for IE and FF the two biggest players in the browser market. There is no reason for Apple to waste their money making a Windows version.

 

[H8R]

Where the hell's the download?

SafariQuickTimeSetup.exe

WTF? I might want to try this out but I have to install QT? I hate QT - it's almost as bad as Realplayer.

 

[syadasti]

WTF? I might want to try this out but I have to install QT? I hate QT - it's almost as bad as Realplayer.

Choose the second option "Safari for Windows XP or Vista" which gets you SafariSetup.exe

Install Real and Quicktime Alternative:

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm

 

[H8R]

Choose the second option "Safari for Windows XP or Vista" which gets you SafariSetup.exe

Oh fvckin DUH.



I'm blind.

 

[LordOpie]

WTF? I might want to try this out but I have to install QT? I hate QT - it's almost as bad as Realplayer.

Amen! I hate them both with a passion.

 

[Transcend]

Marketing bull****...a specialized example just like their tricks when they compared PowerPC to Intel. Intel were faster on average just not in a few specialized optimized photoshop filters.

Only a fool would take marketing at face value...

whoa, I must have specialized tricks on my home computer, cool!

 

[H8R]

Ok. Tried it. Pointless.

As you were.

 

[berkshire_rider]

Install Real and Quicktime Alternative:

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm

Seconded. I'll never use QT or RP ever again.

 

[stinkyboy]

WTF? I might want to try this out but I have to install QT? I hate QT - it's almost as bad as Realplayer.

Nah, I'm looking for Safari 3 Public Beta for Mac.

 

[syadasti]

Nah, I'm looking for Safari 3 Public Beta for Mac.

Whats wrong with third option, "Safari for Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later" Safari3Beta.dmg :huh:

 

[stinkyboy]

You'll love this.

My Safari has been whacked lately. Especially with sites I have to log on to (Not RM though). No help on the Apple discussions board... Those options don't show up in Safari.

I'm downloading it now with Firefox.

 

[H8R]

Installing Swiftfox tonight. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

http://getswiftfox.com/

 

[stinkyboy]

WTF! I'm running 10.4.9

I haven't updated my QT since I'd need a new key for QT Pro. That must be stopping it.

Piss!

 

[syadasti]

I haven't updated my QT since I'd need a new key for QT Pro. That must be stopping it.

Piss!

It just works

If you have boot camp you can install Quicktime Alternative in Windows and copy the key from the QT Pro copy they use to make that work (found in the preferences panel). That is if their key works with the regular PC or Mac Quicktime. Its worth a try :huh:

 

[stinkyboy]

I don't do Windows.

I was just hoping to keep my "borrowed" key, but screw it, they'll be others...

Downloadin' the upgrade now.

 

[stinkyboy]

I've officially switched to Firefox.

 

[H8R]

I've officially switched to Firefox.

It just works.


I've been trying out a few browsers in Linux, Firefox is still better.

 

[syadasti]

I've officially switched to Firefox.

You should check out the following extensions (and others from the popular extension page):

Adblock Plus, Fasterfox (run within RFC settings and turn of the timer), Tab Mix Plus, Videodownloader.

There are tons of about:config help pages but here is one that was just published in May 07:

http://www.tweakguides.com/Firefox_8.html

 

[ZoRo]

New search feature is neat in the new Safari... BUT it's way better on Firefox!