New Guy here...Google Question

[Chrycopsycho]

Hey everyone! I'm new to the Apple experience, having just bought a 20" Imac. It's been surprisingly easy to learn this new OS (Leopard), but I have a question I can't seem to figure out myself. How does one change the default search engine on Safari (Google) to Altavista?
Chris
PS I'm never going back to PC's ! ! !

 

[EricNau]

I've never used it, but a quick google came across this this little app: Acid Search.

 

[Chrycopsycho]

I've never used it, but a quick google came across this this little app: Acid Search.

Holy Smokes ! 4 minutes and a reply? Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into this !
Chris

 

[richard.mac]

yep the replies are quick around here because there are some dedicated members

+1 for AcidSearch its the easiest and best way to change Safari's default search engine. theres also Inquisitor which allows you to use localised Google and Yahoo search engines.

 

[Morod]

Thanks for the tip! I've been wanting to get rid of google and add ixquick. Now I know it can be done.
Morod

 

[Chrycopsycho]

Thanks

Thanks folks...I appreciate the help !
Chris

 

[ascender]

Just tried this, but I get the following message when I run Safari:

Safari 3.0.4 (v5523.15) has not been tested with the plugin (null) (null) (v0.62). As a precaution, it has not been loaded. Please contact the plugin developer for further information.

And all I want to do is change the default search engine to Google.co.uk!

 

[Chrycopsycho]

Just tried this, but I get the following message when I run Safari:



And all I want to do is change the default search engine to Google.co.uk!

Yeah, I tried the software as well and couldn't get it to run. Right now I'm investigating further and will let you guys know when i find success !
Chris