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Discussion in 'Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) Discussion' started by Whotheheck, Jun 6, 2004.

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  1. Whotheheck, Jun 6, 2004

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    How do I change the default browser from Safari to Firefox? I can't seem to find the option anywhere and it's bugging the hell out of me!!!! :(
     
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  2. HexMonkey, Jun 6, 2004

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    In Panther, you can change the default browser from the General pane of Safari's preferences. IIRC this setting was in System Preferences in Jaguar, but moved in Panther.
     
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  3. Whotheheck, Jun 6, 2004

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    Thanks so much!!!!! I dunno but to me, it doesn't make much sense to put it there. So if I want to go from friefox to IE I have to open up safari to do it??? :confused: weird.
     
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  4. Awimoway, Jun 6, 2004

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    Yep. Very weird. Totally bass-ackwards and unlike Apple. The only logical defense of the move I've heard is that any browser can add a default browser switch to its preferences, they just haven't done so, leaving Safari as the only way to change it. But I don't know if that's true or not.
     
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  5. blue&whiteman, Jun 6, 2004

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    well, it is an apple app and installs with panther so its not like you have to add anything to do it. is a bit odd though yes.
     
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