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DESCRIPTION
Safari 4 Buddy is a Mac OS X Utility that enables the ability to change several hidden preferences in the Safari 4 Public Beta web browser, such as: moving the Tab Bar, reverting the Progress Style indicator, disabling Google Suggest and Top Sites and more.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.2:
  • Added the Sparkle framework to enable self-update functionality.
  • Implemented localization (currently English only).
  • Updated the user interface for small displays.

Thank you to everyone for the generous feedback. This release is for you.

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5.6.

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Developer:swoon dot net
Downloads:8,837
  - Version d/l:3,429
Internet:Internet Utilities
License:Free
Date:30 Mar 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
****½
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Safari 4 Buddy User Reviews (19 posts)Write A Review
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Mar 25 2009

DNELSON  Can you add Sparkle updates and remove the unnecessary menus?

This app is the best out there. The "competition" doesn't even come close.

I gave 5 stars before, so this is just a comment. :)  
(Version 1.1)

praisebury
+5
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Mar 25 2009
*****

THEBEAUTIFULONE  Wow, this app is exactly what I have been looking for. I do not like the new tab bar or the new progress indicator. Thanks you, Safari Buddy, for letting me make Safari better than ever!  
(Version 1.1)

praisebury
+4
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Mar 25 2009

EDIFIED  Nice icon  
(Version 1.1)

praisebury
+3
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Mar 23 2009
*****

DJCZ  Works as it should. What really annoys me about Safari and I'm surprised Apple hasn't fixed this yet, but the option to automatically close the download window upon completion. It would be great if Safari 4 Buddy had this option.  
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
+3
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Mar 23 2009

STATMAN  get Glims to do this...  
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
0

Mar 24 2009
***..

HOTSCIENTIST  I guess I can't complain as it is free but I prefer Safari 4 Modifier - it has more options and looks better (yes, looks matter to women too, not just guys)   
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
+2
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Mar 25 2009

DNELSON  I would like to know how something made with REALBasic looks good.

This app is the best out there. Great work, developer!  
(Version 1.1)

praisebury
+1

Mar 7 2009
*****

CYBORG9  I forgot the stars. 5 big ones, of course.  
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
+2
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Mar 7 2009

CYBORG9  Beautiful! Adds exttremely useful functions to Safari 4; functions that Safari 4's own developers should have included.

Kudos to Swoon.net for coming up with this and offering it for free.  
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
+2
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Mar 6 2009
*****

ORION MK. V  Perfect! I wish Apple would build this into a advanced customization preference window, so we didn't have to rely on generous coders to allow us a way to make Apple products work the way WE want them to, not how Apple dictates.  
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
+2
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Mar 5 2009

KNOWHOWE  Yes, thanks from me too.

I personally love the top tabs and will be keeping them where they are but it's a great relief to once again have the real feedback provided by the blue progress bar. After applying the change and relaunching Safari, you just have to go to 'customise toolbar' and add the old-style 'stop/reload' button.

Got rid of the Google suggestions nonsense too.  
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
+2
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Mar 5 2009
*****

MACINTOSH SAUCE  This program does what it is supposed to do - avoid using the Terminal. Works perfectly and and now Safari 4 beta has the look and feel I am used to. :) Thanks!  
(Version 1.0)

praisebury
+2
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