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Windows XP. Bummer cause I like Apple software. But this is a Windoze machine (my work PC)]]>Jun 14th 2007 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 12:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/

my problem with it is that I cant maximize it on my second monitor it simply disappers]]>Jun 14th 2007 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/I think he meant he understood why Apple released iTunes for Windows, but there is little point to realeasing other software for windows]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/I think he meant he understood why Apple released iTunes for Windows, but there is little point to realeasing other software for windows]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
I do have the update. It still crashes, but I'll give it a shot.

]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/But, just as the iTunes thing was to help PC users use their store and buy their iPods, it's becoming evident that the iPhone / Safari connection is going to be really important too.
Quick-Fire Mc... wha?]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 15th 2007 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
That being said, Safari on Windows does suck. It can't match the features of a browser like Firefox, and personally, I can't stand that it's a plain grey box UI harking back to the days of Win98. As for "speed"... most of us sit and look at a blank screen while our IP makes the connection, which has little to do with the local machine.

But on the plus side, Resizing Text Fields is the greatest thing to happen to browsers since Tabs.]]>Jun 14th 2007 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
I still use FF for serious browsing, but Safari is becoming rather compelling. I want the RSS menu features Firefox has though. I store my bookmarks online.]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
"Looks like Apple's issued a new version of the PUBLIC BETA of Safari.."

Good lord it's a B-E-T-A people...it's supposed to have bugs and security flaws etc. That's why you release a beta so the general public can poke and prod at your product in every which way imaginable to find things like this.

]]>Jun 14th 2007 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Duh.]]>Jun 14th 2007 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
When Apple makes Safari a public beta, any bugs that show up, are just regarded as, "It's just a beta people. It's not final yet."

Shocking how it is, isn't it?]]>Jun 14th 2007 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
I was just pointing out how unfair sometimes the media and some fanboys treat Microsoft and Apple. We all secretly know that people like to think Microsoft = bad and Apple = good, even though it's not always true. So I was just pointing out how in this case, it proves the theory that Microsoft just gets bad press for something, and Apple could walk away from the same situation. I'm not trying to make anyone mad here, but I'm just pointing out the obvious truth. Just to make the world open their eyes and notice a bit, ok?]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 1:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
Don't know where they got the 1.5 times faster then FF.
And I just use too much of the FF extensions to be able to replace FF.]]>Jun 27th 2007 7:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
The first thing I do when I install OS X is to start Safari to download Firefox, and then remove Safari. Too little add-ons and too little security.]]>Jun 14th 2007 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
Lack of add-ons is a fair criticism, but there's nothing compelling on FF from my point of view, and the much better interface and speed of Safari win out.]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
1. Most FF themes are a distraction, hinder usability and intuitiveness
2. Most FF extensions are just novelties, there are maybe 10 worthwhile extensions

Safari has a potential to win me over from FF. At this moment, the most important matter for Safari is to match all, or most of the menus and shortcuts from FF & IE. That will be important in winning people over from both camps.

P.S: Safari's page rendering is an entire length above IE & FF.]]>Jun 14th 2007 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 15th 2007 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
Still, Omniweb is - to my mind - better than Safari (more full-featured) and Firefox (doesn't feel as clunky). I replace Safari, just like you, but I replace it with Omniweb.

I don't delete Safari though; why bother? It only takes up a few megs of disk space.]]>Jun 15th 2007 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
Still, Omniweb is - to my mind - better than Safari (more full-featured) and Firefox (doesn't feel as clunky). I replace Safari, just like you, but I replace it with Omniweb.

I don't delete Safari though; why bother? It only takes up a few megs of disk space.]]>Jun 15th 2007 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
Still, Omniweb is - to my mind - better than Safari (more full-featured) and Firefox (doesn't feel as clunky). I replace Safari, just like you, but I replace it with Omniweb.

I don't delete Safari though; why bother? It only takes up a few megs of disk space.]]>Jun 15th 2007 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 15th 2007 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
Personally I never use the "new tab" in Firefox: I remove that button and open new empty tabs by double clicking the the right of the last tab. I wish they'd add *that* to Safari. Middle-click on a tab to close it would be handy too.]]>Jun 14th 2007 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
Also, it is a beta so remember that. I use safari for mac over firefox. FIrefox does OWN safari in the plug in department, but when it comes to speed and interface, its better. I hate the look of firefox! BUT as the ancient saying goes: let him decide the browser he uses]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 2:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 11:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
As an analogy, painting a truck a different colour and adding chrome bumpers makes it look different, but doesn't make it handle like a sports car.

(Meta: Engadget, why can't I reply directly to comments that are replies to other comments? Only the parent comment has a reply link, but I want to reply to cs0875, not Luigi193.]]>Jun 15th 2007 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/
On Windows Safari has a much different appeal and much more of an uphill battle. It's pretty obvious this move has more to do with supporting the iPhone. The iPhone, in turn, gives Safari a secret weapon in the browser wars. I'm sure Apple will start asking iPhone users to download Safari with iTunes to have "perfect iPhone compatabiity." Sneaky. Gotta love corporate synergy. ]]>Jun 14th 2007 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 2:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/14/apple-releases-windows-safari-3-0-1-squishes-security-bugs/Jun 14th 2007 4:00PM