Not so fast. Zero day security bugs exist in Safari.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/12/sa..._security_bugs/ (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/12/safari_security_bugs/)
http://larholm.com/2007/06/12/safari-for-w...loit-in-2-hours (http://larholm.com/2007/06/12/safari-for-windows-0day-exploit-in-2-hours)
http://aviv.raffon.net/2007/06/11/AppleSaf...WithACrash.aspx (http://aviv.raffon.net/2007/06/11/AppleSafariForWindowsOutWithACrash.aspx)
Don't let the Apple spin-machine take you for a whirl.
Stick with Firefox =)
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Pfft!
Well - when they fix the immediate bugs go for it.
It is truly the best browser bar none.
Pfft!
Well - when they fix the immediate bugs go for it.
It is truly the best browser bar none.
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What makes it better than Firefox or Opera?
In other words, they're full of shit.
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I didn't see any results from that quote.
I didn't see any results from that quote.
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Click his link, it's taken from that page. :lol:
What makes it better than Firefox or Opera?
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From my personal experience of Safari (which is based on konqueror), I find it a lot faster, more intuitive, and with a better and more accurate rendering engine than either Firefox or Opera.
When it comes to day-to-day browsing, it uses less system memory than firefox meaning I can do a lot more, a lot faster without page-swapping.
When it comes to development of webapps, I build for safari off the base, as its less quirky rendering means that my layout is accurate to web guidelines - I then just add the css quirks for other browsers afterwards.
I wouldnt be put off by these security issues in the long term - it was only 1.5 months ago that Firefox had similar issues. Speaking of which, make sure you have updated your firefox recently.
Just give it a whirl when it is released as stable, and see for yourself :)
In other words, they're full of shit.
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How does that make them full of shit - sounds like your average specced modern machine to me....
Maybe you are just an apple-hater (read: idiot)?
From my personal experience of Safari (which is based on konqueror), I find it a lot faster, more intuitive, and with a better and more accurate rendering engine than either Firefox or Opera.
When it comes to day-to-day browsing, it uses less system memory than firefox meaning I can do a lot more, a lot faster without page-swapping.
When it comes to development of webapps, I build for safari off the base, as its less quirky rendering means that my layout is accurate to web guidelines - I then just add the css quirks for other browsers afterwards.
I wouldnt be put off by these security issues in the long term - it was only 1.5 months ago that Firefox had similar issues. Speaking of which, make sure you have updated your firefox recently.
Just give it a whirl when it is released as stable, and see for yourself :)
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I downloaded Safari 3 days ago when it was first released. It's definitely beta software as I noticed oddities right off the bat. Some iGoogle gadgets didn't work well in it, plus some tables didn't have text displayed quite right. As for being more memory efficient than FF, I wouldn't be surprised as FF is a monster memory hog. I just buy more cpu cores and more RAM :D. Its interface is a little cleaner.
I'm just put off by Apple's holier than thou attitude. Their Safari web page clearly states "World's Best Browser". I for one would like to see testimony and numbers to back up such a bold claim. But Apple is known to be believe that their point of view is the way things really are. That's just immoral marketing if you ask me. I'll never bash OS X as I think it's a great OS, I just don't like their attitude. Most Mac users I know use Firefox and not Safari.
I don't particularly like Konqueror either. I'm not a KDE fan. I like Gnome better for some reason.
@HeLL
Maybe I'm tired but I don't see a link anywhere.
@HeLL
Maybe I'm tired but I don't see a link anywhere.
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You should really bitch out your mother for dropping you on your head. :lol:
Safari for windows (http://www.apple.com/safari)
My browser of choice is now available on windows - give it a whirl - I think you will be impressed.
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Well, if Sir Talon recommends it i'll give it a go.
EDIT: Well im editing this post using Safari. I must say I am somewhat impressed, even being a beta it is much faster. And pages are far more smooth and silky. I am on 1280x1024.
Cheers for the link Matt.
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As Mo mentioned, there are known vulnerabilities at the moment that could put your PC at risk.
I wouldnt recommend using it until these bugs are fixed. Having said that, its still probably safer than IE!
As Mo mentioned, there are known vulnerabilities at the moment that could put your PC at risk.
I wouldnt recommend using it until these bugs are fixed. Having said that, its still probably safer than IE!
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I run a custom install of windows of my own design. I havent had any problems with IE or Fire Fox.
All that interests me is speed and Safari is definatly faster. Good enough for me.
Tell those cunts to hurry up and fix the main bug issues.
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Been fixed for a while - still beta though
Been fixed for a while - still beta though
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How long is awhile? We just had the discussion about them not being fixed only a week ago.
Well, we'll see what happens. I want to try it, but not just yet.
How long is awhile? We just had the discussion about them not being fixed only a week ago.
Well, we'll see what happens. I want to try it, but not just yet.
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I think it had actually been fixed before we posted about it.
Just wait until its officially released to be sure it works fine.