How to install plug-ins in Safari

1nteresting said:

I am using Windows XP SP2, (going to switch to Mac as soon as I get enough money!), and I want to know how to install a plug-in in Safari 3.0.4, mainly, Inquisitor.

I've found the "Plugins" folder that is in the Safari application folder, I just don't know whether to put the entire folder there, or a certain file. >_<

Thanks for your help!

If you need any more information let me know.

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So you downloaded Inquisitor, and it was a .exe? Because I was fairly certain that inquisitor was an OS X only plugin. I didn't even know that Safari for Windows (and why are you using Safari for Windows?) could have plugins...

1nteresting said:

Well, After I downloaded Inquisitor, I only got two folders, not even a .exe, or .dmg. I open the folders, only to get another folder named contents... which leads to two other folders and a .dist file.

I'm assuming Safari for Windows can have plug-ins because if you go in the plug-ins folder, there are already two pre-installed.

And... I'm using Safari for Windows because it rocks. In my opinion.

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no, plugin folder is for plugins, defined traditionally as Flash, embed video, java, adobe reader. plugins are essentially part of some webpages, not for the expansion of browser functions.

There are always pros and cons, you think safari for windows rocks, I take it you already considered the realality of its defects as well.

Inquisitor is OSX only, and likely always will be. If Watanabe stretches to another platform away from SafariForMac then it will likely be back to Camino.

well, "not crash as often" is indeed an improvement from "crash alot". lol

But yes, it runs much better on OSX than it does on windows, like every piece of app apple written for windows. I have the feeling that apple just doesn't know how to write high quality windows apps.

or maybe..

..apple just doesn't give a damn. On the other hand, why do they release sth. like Safari for Win then?

I do have the same question... but for MAC.
Just got a plugin to read XML files... but no idea about where to put/install it.
This is for MAC. Any help?

P.S.: Safari for Windows is like Sir CrashALot
Safari for Mac is decent... but dull and grayish. FireFox is decent on both Mac & Windows... but still crashes some. Windows Internet Explorer 8 (now in RC1) rocks!

Safari has now a v: 4 beta - hope it is less dull and crashes less haven't tried it yet, but willing to do so soon.

WiseMax said:

I do have the same question... but for MAC.
Just got a plugin to read XML files... but no idea about where to put/install it.
This is for MAC. Any help?

P.S.: Safari for Windows is like Sir CrashALot
Safari for Mac is decent... but dull and grayish. FireFox is decent on both Mac & Windows... but still crashes some. Windows Internet Explorer 8 (now in RC1) rocks!

Safari has now a v: 4 beta - hope it is less dull and crashes less haven't tried it yet, but willing to do so soon.

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Internet Explorer is last in every tested benchmark. There's a reason Firefox became so popular...

WiseMax said:

I do have the same question... but for MAC.
Windows Internet Explorer 8 (now in RC1) rocks!

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I was using Firefox since version 0.9 and _never_ switched back to IE. Asides from other disadvantages, Microsoft does not care about HTML/CSS-Standards and is thus a major blocker in making functional webpages. Reason enough to boycott them.

@1nteresting:

I got a MacBook Pro too (customized: the fastest processor, double RAM and 7,200 RPM HD) Nice machine, but super-way overpriced
Same thing goes for my MacBook Air - but I love the bitch's design and screen (the first one, the non-reflective one). Actually, the screen of the MacBook Pro is my biggest gripe - I really do not need a stupid mirror!... Those reflective covers should be forbidden.

@All:

Well, I still don't know how to add a plugin or add-on (in a Mac) to Safari!...

Anyone Help?...

WiseMax said:

Well, I still don't know how to add a plugin or add-on (in a Mac) to Safari!...

Anyone Help?...

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Almost all plugins come with either an installer (double-click on the install package and it installs) or they need you to copy certain files into certain directorys.

There is normally an explicit help-file which tells you what to do. Which plugin are you having trouble with?

Thanks, danb77.

I should have done what you said!

The plugin I was puzzled about was designed by Marc Lyanage and is obtainable at the following link:

http://www.entropy.ch/software/macosx/xmlviewplugin/



I was a bit dumb by not reading the installation instructions!...

BTW, for anyone out there with the same doubt, maybe this is a common answer (check actual plug-in instructions, though!): put it into the Library -> Internet Plugins folder in your home folder.