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thoughts on Safari...

Hotmail in Safari

So far, I've been able to get into Hotmail. Here is what I have done: In IE, my Hotmail bookmark went straight to my inbox. I imported it and dragged it to my bookmark bar in Safari. When I first clicked on it, Hotmail asked for my log in info. When I tried to log in, it said I couldn't log in because my browser doesn't support Javascript. I clicked on the Hotmail bookmark again, though, and went straight to my inbox.

None of this was by design; however, it has worked for me.

So far, I've had no problems clicking on the bookmark and going straight to my inbox... No Javascript error messages or anything.
 
What is "tabbed browsing"?

Dumb tho I feel for asking, I don't know what it is. Can someone explain it?

Also, I gather one can now download Safari--I assume from the Apple site? Will Safari work on my G3 too?

TIA
 
Originally posted by alset
Has nobody noticed in all these posts that Safari doesn't scroll the window to keep up with text in a form?
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I had the same problem while typing a post in another tread. I guess you (and I) should submit a bug next time you encounter the problem.

NicoMan
 
Don't forget...

Originally posted by Doctor Q

Safari -> Preferences -> General -> Default Web Browser

You can use this to make Safari the default browser or to set the default back to some other browser.


When you web surf, you are typically hunting for something or visiting sites. Hence safari, defined as an overland expedition, especially one for hunting or exploring, or, more generally, a journey or trip.
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Steve's a baby-boomer. I'm guessing he's a Beach Boys fan as well.

"Surfing Safari"...
 
Originally posted by Telomar
I've had less problems with Safari than I ever did with Chimera. Perhaps a few examples though?
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I would say it is the contrary for me: even though I really like Safari, I have experienced a few text/boxes alignment problems on some websites; for example on www.play.com (a UK dvd/cd/games retailer based in Jersey) it is quite obvious (it is usable though) or on bbc news, sports sections, the right hand side of the page is not aligned properly (OK I am a bit of a perfectionist...).

Apart from that, I find it quite good for a first beta. And I also like the fact that we are about to get 2 very good browsers on Mac platforms: Safari and Chimera. The future looks bright(er).

NicoMan
 
Re: Re: Disk space disappearing...

Originally posted by i_b_joshua

Sounds like a virus to me...:rolleyes:

i_b_joshua
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Mmm didn't think of that...

But NAV scans every night and after restart and nothing came up. Checking again, though :rolleyes:
 
Re: Disk space disappearing...

Originally posted by artistry
It seems to be linked to me using Safari - my disk space is disappearing. Last night I had the 'Application memory' message and had to quit all my open apps. I restarted, claimed back all the disk space and am currently only runing Safari and Mail. My disk space has halfed in the past hour.
this happens with Limewire, but that ain't running.

Anyone else getting this?
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Are you running 10.2? Apples website for Safari plainly says it's for 10.2.2 or higher.
 
Still a mix of Chimera and IE for me...

When I first moved to Chimera, I found that some Java sites didn't work properly- and was forced to still use IE for them (www.pogo.com for example)... I was hoping that with the announcement of Safari that I'd have a new all in one browser that would solve all my problems- instead, it would only mean that I'd have to use 3 now.
Without full plug-in support- and that I can't even check my hotmail mail (without a workaround)... well, I can't believe Apple released this. Even if it is a beta- they should know that there are simple basic things that we do need. Oh well... maybe in a few revisions.
Until then, I'll be using Chimera for my surfing and IE for my games.
 
Re: Re: Disk space disappearing...

Originally posted by MacBandit


Are you running 10.2? Apples website for Safari plainly says it's for 10.2.2 or higher.
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10.2.3 - would it even run in 10.1 and lower?
Don't see how OS version would account for disk space loss but as no one else here is experiencing the problem, perhaps it isn't Safari.

Nothing came up on the virus check either.
How curious.

I'll restart later and use IE5 to see if it happens again.
 
Re: Re: Re: Disk space disappearing...

Originally posted by artistry


10.2.3 - would it even run in 10.1 and lower?
Don't see how OS version would account for disk space loss but as no one else here is experiencing the problem, perhaps it isn't Safari.

Nothing came up on the virus check either.
How curious.

I'll restart later and use IE5 to see if it happens again.
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I wouldn't detect a space loss even if it did happen I have in excess of 40GB free on my drive. Have you tried repairing permissions and running the nightly tasks?
 
The main feature I need in a browser that Safari doesn't provide is... yep... you guessed it -- tabs.

I'd encourage everyone to send Apple feedback re this by clicking the bug button in the top right hand corner (change page address to "Tabbed Browsing" or something similar). You can also use Apple's Mac OS X Feedback page -- doing both is twice as good :). Please also take the time to sign the Safari Tabs Petition.
 
Re: Re: Re: Re: Disk space disappearing...

Originally posted by MacBandit


I wouldn't detect a space loss even if it did happen I have in excess of 40GB free on my drive. Have you tried repairing permissions and running the nightly tasks?
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Show off!

I remember the days when I though a Zip disk was a marvel. And here I am down to my last 800Mb and getting worried.
 
all and all its pretty nice, still a few things that bug me though.

for one, when loading pages/images i like to see how fast i'm recieving data, i really want a kb per second display.

Another thing i noticed, if you click on a link to a jpg picture the browser will load the entire image before attempting to display it. I'd like to see something while it loads...i only say this because my dsl connection was painfully slow yesterday...it feels very unresponsive to not have a progressive view..

and finally, why cant we watch video clips in the browser? I don't mean embedded video in a web page, i mean, if i click on a link to an mpg file i would like it load in the window and let me watch it partially as it loads...now, it just automatically starts to download it to disk. Granted, i could never get IE to do this in OS X, but it use to in OS 9. IE in osx will load a video completely then open it in its own window (i dont care for that much either)...

thought of something else, the download window has a ways to go...the only options you have for files in you list is either "reveal in finder" or cancel download. No way to pull up some useful info like what is the url of this file i'm downloading?

i know its beta...i just hope a "minimilist GUI" doesn't mean we wont see more features.

For me, IE still has it despite the speed...trust me, i've always been reluctant about admitting that
 
Re: Re: try this in Safari

Originally posted by MacKenzie999


I'm not getting anywere with this link, although I'd love some tips & shortcuts.
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Try typing the link into your browser address bar. Alteranatively, if you option click on Safari, and open the package, you'll be able to find an HTML file with all the available shortcuts.


I've attached the file - save you the trouble! (Hope it works)
 

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Not yet...

I spend the day on Safari yesterday...

1) Several sites did not load. This is critical, and will kill my use of Safari.
2) I've keep getting garbled fonts. Have to quit, relaunch
3) It won't keep my "Home Page" after I quit, log out, and then relaunch

As much as I was hopeful, I've put Safari aside for now. I'll check back again on the 1.0 release.
 
Omg this has to be one of the greatest days of my computer life, I finaly can throw IE out the window and use this sexy beast :D Damn I love it, plus I don't use tabs so I don't care, but a sweet wizzing compass for a loading icon would be nice :D
 
safari and swf content

What a great MWSF!! I love all the stuff they rolled out yesterday. 17" PB? - 'nuff said :D

Ok, Safari is great, BUT has anyone tried to visit any sites, that use SWF??? I wonder on one has come up with anything yet, since any flash site is playing back it's content sooo unbelievably slow, that it is a pain!!!
I can't believe it, but it is like 5-10 fps...
Anyone else had trouble, or is it just my machine (G4 867, 1 GB Ram, Internet connection: DSL).
Despite some people not liking swf content, this needs to be fixed! :)

cheers
 
Safari is definitely promising, but I won't use it until it gets tabs and stops looking so damned ugly.

Originally posted by ChicagoMac
Cool! Safari sets itself up as the default browser automatically. Checking my mail from MSN messenger now opens up Safari instead if IE!
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When Apple changes our default browser without warning, we say, "Cool!" When Microsoft does it, we say "DAMN YOU SONS OF BITCHES!!!"
 
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...and one more thing:
Remember my damn passwords
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It remembers all my passwords
I only have one problem. it doesn't like one of my works suppliers shop sites but it is only a beta, this will be fixed it know it will be.
 
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