Safari 3.1.1 released
Safari 3.1.1 is now available for both Windows and OS X. According to Apple, this update "includes improvements to stability, compatibility and security."On the security front, this security bulletin outlines the changes. It appears as if a vulnerability existed that could allow malicious sites to spoof URL headers or execute arbitrary code. There are two issues that specifically affect the Windows version of Safari, so users on both platforms should be sure to update.
Just a reminder -- some plugins, like Saft, will stop working after installing the update. Visit the plugin author's homepage to download the newest versions as they become available.
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Safari 3.1.1 is now available for both Windows and OS X. According to Apple, this update "includes improvements to stability, compatibility...
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I just did the upgrade, restarted and it asked if I wanted to update my keychain (warning - permanent change blah blah) and the only possible buttons were "Change" or "Don't Change." There was no explanation of what would happen with either choice. If I wanted things to work the same as before the upgrade which would be the correct choice? (too late now because there was no "Do Nothing" button - I decided to go with "change" and it seems like I made the right choice.) BTW, I have been using Macs since 1985 and that is the first time (that I can remember) seeing such a poorly worded install box for a possibly major decision...
May 20 2008 at 8:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyanyone else have the problem where the updated version refuses to follow links with a target of BLANK(these open in a new window) unless you Cmd-click on them?
the status bar still reads
"http://url.net/ (opens in a new window)"
on mouseover, but nothing happens on click, unless you press one of the modifier keys, or at least, thats what is happening here.
I have Safari Stand and Inquisitor installed, but that's it
[Mac OS 10.4.11, Powerbook G3 "Pismo" 500 MHz, 768 MB RAM]
the plot thickens:
Gmail puts out a JS dialog that reads:
"Grrr! A popup blocker may be preventing Gmail from opening the page. If you have a popup blocker, try disabling it to open the window."
when i try to click links in emails (these have target blank as well)
I checked. No popup blocker enabled.
I even turned it on and back off in an attempt to reset it
still no dice
...one more thing.
On my My Yahoo start page, in Safari, whenever I click on a link, it opens to a blank page. Every time. It's done this for years and I have no idea why.
I've wanted to like Safari for some time but, compared to Camino, it doesn't measure up.
Ad blocking with Safari (even with the various plugins) just ain't cuttin' it. Period. I always end up back with Camino because (for me) it's more stable and it blocks ads better. Ad blocking is THE most important thing to me.
Saft is already fixed by Hao Li - go to his website.
Plug-in or not - I prefer my Safari with them installed. Maybe you like all of the ads and crap but not I.
Christina, and other TUAW writers, please do what's responsible and identify Input Managers as they are. Plug-ins live in a folder named "Internet Plug-Ins," found at the root Library folder. Input Managers do not conform to the Apple supported plug-in architecture. TUAW is playing with its journalistic integrity when issues like this are repeatedly raised and ignored. Please do your readers the service of raising the bar for accuracy.
April 16 2008 at 11:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replydoes anyone know if Safari Stand still works with the new version? i'm a bit hesitant to upgrade unless I know it'll work properly.
April 16 2008 at 10:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI've just updated and it seems to be working fine [though I don't really use Stand that often, so I'm not entirely sure if anything is broken.
Safari AdBlock also works fine, as does Inquisitor
I agree with blaktornado - Inquisitor and adblock are the best plugins. What is the best ad blocker for Safari on Windows? I still have to look at the ads on my crappy PC at work.
April 16 2008 at 9:55 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply"What is the best ad blocker for Safari on Windows? I still have to look at the ads on my crappy PC at work."
Either use a custom CSS file or use a hosts file or do both. And what's even better you can make those methods work for all and every browser you've got installed.
Custom CSS:
http://www.floppymoose.com/
Hosts:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
Note: under OS X to edit the Hosts file when in Finder select "Go > Go to Folder..." from the menubar and type in
/etc
You'll find the "hosts" file in there.
Of course, people are welcome to mess with Safari by making use of unsupported hacks. But no one with any sense would when there are other ways to get the same results.
Thanks Michael -
At first the CSS solution looked complicated, but the instructions were easy. Now I know a little about Cascading Style Sheets. It works great - no more ads!
BTW, here's the fix for Safari 3.1.1 and Saft: http://tech.karbassi.com/2008/04/16/safari-311-and-saft-1007/
April 16 2008 at 9:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHot Apps on TUAW
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