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User Name rhpatrick22
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Total number of Feedback Posts: 18
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Google Chrome dev 4.0.249.0 (Mac OS X)
This is a review of Chromium; the same browser but Open source; yes this browser is in development, and there will be a final version. What this browser does and does it well, is to Cut down" by 90 to 95% my "phishing" and mailware".The incognito mode is wonderful, and I have had "zero" problems with any site including banks; there is keychain support; a wonderful tab experience, and lastly no heavy CPU usage, using Activity Monitor as proof, and no "heavy usage of memory; again using Activity monitor. It imported and put my bookmarks from Safari in the right places. Yes, as a development release, it has improvements each day I download the current build using Chromatic. This will not be what everyone wants, but it is proving itself better with each release. Chromium 4.0254 [alert admin]
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Friday, November 20 2009 @ 09:51 AM PST
Opera 10.01 (Mac OS X)
From day one, I have used Opera, happily paid them, and have used it ever since; the bookmarks can't be imported??? Dumbist statement I ever read; when I imported the bookmarks from Safari, I was given a message as to how many were imported; they are in their proper places, and the tabs rule! I use this browser because it has a small footprint on Ram; does what Firefox and the other guys do, and uses it's own password manager. I also receive "color coded"padlocks which tell me how secure the site is. The browser is stable and rock solid; those complaining remember, this browser is not the "love of my life" and I am no Opera fanboy, but I will post correctly without prejudice. It also "correctly imported" my mail, so along with my mail account, I also have an Opera mail account. I cannot help prejudice, I can however say, that my many years using this browser has given me more pleasure than Firefox, because lots of memory is used in Firefox, and I have virtually every feature with a "much smaller footprint" of ram usage. My time in using this browser goes to OS 9 days; dos that tell you that I have learned from Opera as well?? [alert admin]
Saturday, November 14 2009 @ 04:24 PM PST
Inquisitor 3.2 (v58) (Mac OS X)
I have read several complaints on this software, as only being able to search through Yahoo; if a program is written correctly, then an option would be given to use Google or Yahoo; all that is necessary to use this software's search, is open it's preferences, and CHANGE the default from Yahoo to Google; that is all that was needed. No complaints from this user. I also have used this with ZERO problems; this includes the Safari Update 3.2.1 [alert admin]
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Tuesday, November 25 2008 @ 09:41 AM PST
NeoOffice 2.2.5 patch 4 (Mac OS X)
While NeoOffice was written for OS X only, along came OpenOffice, with more user control, and ease of use; yes there is a place for NeoOffice, but to learn Open Offfice is well worth the effort and time. NeoOfice is built on the OpenOffice platform [alert admin]
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Sunday, November 23 2008 @ 09:13 AM PST
Apple Safari 3.2 (Mac OS X)
After reading the Macfixit trouble shooting reports, I did some planning; ALL the bundles in the input managers folder, are to be removed; possible creation of a new PList file for Safari; the end result; a "perfect browser" and my only one. All other browsers have been removed. A fine upgrade with the addition of the fraud site addition. [alert admin]
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Saturday, November 15 2008 @ 07:16 AM PST
Opera 9.5.2 (Mac OS X)
I have previously reviewed this software. I am reviewing it again based on overall performance, security, and stability.not preference. First like Firefox, and Camino, this bowser is "rock solid secure" does not crash, and hs built in "handicapped features" not found in the "big guys" Deleting "old preferences" will cure your fears. Second, it has a built in mail client, and alerts are given me,when I receive a message or a blocked pop up. This holds true for sent messages as well. This is the only browser with a "bit torrent client; what about the big guys? Also it is not a memory hog; I have ussd this browser in my classic time, and spent $40 dollars; it is now free. Those of you complaining about it's looks, download a skin to make it look like the browser of your choice, Netscape, IE, Camino, Safari; look for yourself don't post something which I have found correct. Yes all reviews seem to be based on prefeence; would it not be wise to be objective? Lastly, rather than store the paasswords in the keychain, it has a Wand Manager for passwords. I cant find an issue with a browser remembering passwords in it's own database for security purposes. Please change the user agent for sites I am reading that Opra will not display; it has no problem in recognizing a bank site I vist, but Safari does have a peoblem. [alert admin]
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Thursday, August 21 2008 @ 07:38 AM PDT
iCab X 4.0 (Mac OS X)
This is my new review of this awesome browser iCab, available in beta versions for years now, is fast, flexible and takes very little RAM. It runs well on MHz-challenged Macs and is one of the nicest browsers currently available for OS X. To my knowledge it is the only Mac browser that runs on every environment: 68k, PPC and OS X. Support for CSS1 is currently being integrated. Version 2.9.x includes dozens of new features and what is being promised for the final 3.0 version should be able to make iCab one of the top Macintosh browsers. (As of version 2.5.2 you can actually pay for using this fine program. I suggest that thousands of us do exactly that!) 3.0.x is currently available. It offers a new rendering engine and is based on Unicode. So, with no support for Unicode on systems older than 8.5, there will be no 68k version of iCab 3.0. Versions 2.9.9 and 2.9.9a are for older 68k Macs (Mac OS 7.1-8.1) and PPC Macs (Mac OS 7.6.1-9.x). iCab 4.0 is now available for Mac OS 10.3.9 and later - version 3.0.5 is for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and older and Mac OS 8.5-9.2.2. [alert admin]
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Saturday, January 05 2008 @ 07:16 PM PST
iCab X 4.0 (Mac OS X)
I havve been a "registered user" of iCab since version 3.0.3. Upon downloading, and exporting my Safari bookmarks, I gave it my "browser security test"; it passed!; of course! I then went to familiar websites; it passed again; I can go on, but it's installation of "no extensions" it;s use of ram, is very important, as a web browser will use "resources" as you go along. I love the download manager; what a wonderful sight to receive infformation as it downloads. The poster who complained about it as shareware should be careful; upon downloading you will receive a message to pay; I did sevral years ago! At any rate, I would give it 6 stars if I could! [alert admin]
Tuesday, January 01 2008 @ 11:16 AM PST
Netscape X 9.0 (Mac OS X)
Having read the reviews of not satisfied reviewers, I decided to put this browser through the wringer; it passed everything I threw at it. It first gave me the option to import Safari bookmarks; I then gave it a security test; it passed all tests. The browser is fast, stable, and a real gem! This is the BRAND NAME MOZILLA; the most current mozilla browser is the same except for the name. I use Netscape simply because it has not disappointed me, and should not for those who respect what it does, and does well. There is too much likes, dislikes whatever; stop complaining and simply use another browser! A plain, simple, and a justified request! Also, you will find this browser bring in web sites and banks that Safari simply does not render; may be far and few, but Netscape will bring them all in [alert admin]
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Monday, October 15 2007 @ 09:19 PM PDT
Opera 9.21 (Mac OS X)
Internet Explorer is the most popular Internet browser in the world. Yet, it is laden with security flaws and is the target of all sorts of evildoers. Internet Explorer comes pre-installed on Windows computers, but you don’t have to stick with it. It’s easy to download and use another Web browser. In fact, while Microsoft is busy trying to solve their Internet Explorer security problems, several other Web browsers have surpassed Internet Explorer in their sleekness, speed, and features. Opera is one such browser. Opera can be downloaded at the Opera Software Web site. It installs quickly and easily. During the installation you are prompted to let Opera copy your Favorites from your current Web browser making the transition effortless. While Opera has an e-mail client, you don’t have to use it. You can simply download Opera and use it as your browser. Opera is less than half the size of Internet Explorer, yet it has several features that leave Internet Explorer in the dust. The first is called “tabbed browsing”. When you open an Internet page in Opera, it will have a tab at the top of the page. Then when you open another page and it will also have a tab. This makes it simple to switch between Web pages; just click on the tab of the Window you want to view. It is also easy to see all the different pages you have open at any given time. It is perfect when you are researching any subject and is useful even for everyday Web surfing. Another great feature of Opera is the ability to save the session you are working on. For instance, if you are researching a health issue and have five pages open, you simply click on Tools, then Preferences. Choose “Continue from last time” and close Opera. Next time you open Opera, you will be right where you left off. I keep this as my default setting so I don’t even have to click on Tools or Preferences. Opera knows that I want to start each session showing all the Web pages that I was using in my last session. My favorite Opera feature is called Mouse Gestures. Once this feature is turned on you can simply move your mouse to perform tasks that would otherwise require placing your mouse on a specific icon or menu choice. It works like this. Hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse to the left to go to a previous page. Hold the right mouse button and move the mouse to the right to go to the next page. There are mouse gestures for many frequently performed operations, and once you learn just a few them you can dramatically speed up your Web browsing. The Opera Web browser is extremely customizable. You can use pre-formatted “skins” to change the look of the browser. Not only is this fun, but also, if you have any visual difficulties, you can choose a look that is easier on your eyes. In fact, you can even design your own buttons and choose your own colors if you don’t find any pre-designed skins that you like. You can also customize the panels that appear on the left side of the Opera window to provide one-touch access to various functions. Opera even lets you create a Personal Toolbar where you can have direct access to your most visited Web sites. That’s not all. Opera has a pop-up blocker, a password manager and a download manager. You can zoom in and out to make the text larger by pressing the + and – keys. You can easily set the text size to whatever is best for your eyes. The printing functions are also better than those in Internet Explorer. The best part is that all these great features don’t cost anything. The free version of Opera has some ads at the top of the screen, but I find them unobjectionable and barely noticeable. If you don’t like the ads, you can purchase a paid version without ads for $39. The paid version, also gives you better access to tech support. If you try the free version of Opera and like it, you may want to buy the paid version just to support a great company that is giving Microsoft a run for its money. Whether you are trying to escape the insecurities of Internet Explorer or looking for a better Web browser, give Opera a try. There’s a lot to like here. Opera is now free! [alert admin]
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Wednesday, July 04 2007 @ 05:36 PM PDT
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I agree but have dome extensive testing to make it my default browser; passes acid 3 test; does not crash, passes security tests, has an incognito mode that no other browser has; wonderful tabs and a unique "download manager" Lastly, it does not "hog CPU usage" did this test with Activity Monitor to get a handle of ram usage, VM and actual memory usage; all were in the normal range. Only good will come from this…
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Monday, November 23 2009 @ 04:42 PM PST
You do have to justify the reason for storing any file that will leave a trace of where you are and went; when my browser quits, all history, cache, and cookies are discarded; since I use broadband, the speed of the connection outweighs the time it would take for my browser to remember! This came from my ISP, not an opinion made!
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Wednesday, November 18 2009 @ 02:38 PM PST
Looks like you have a lot of growing to do; Bookmarks were imported and arranged without any problems; the tab drawer is where it is supposed to be, and having unteen number of Tabs open and recognized causes no problems. Opera was the first browser to implement tabs way before Firefox and Safari; I have used it in my OS 9 days with no problems then and now.The problem is the requirement of preferences required…
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Friday, October 30 2009 @ 06:53 AM PDT
Still requires Rosetta to use freshclam -- update virus defs. 
Please provide proof, that this application indeed uses Rosetta; because of options made on software, and personal preferences made, I write to ask for this information; why are the "positive posters" not saying it uses Rosetta? Thank you in advance!
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Monday, September 14 2009 @ 06:22 AM PDT
Wow! The complaints on Opera, based on personal requirements never ends! I had no problems with the bookmarks impor=. Opera is solidly the best on Security, Raud and Mailwaresites, and version 10 passes the acid 3 test. In making a choice to complain, it is interesting how the complaint is so worded as to not mention the features of the browser, only personal prefeences required!
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Friday, September 04 2009 @ 12:52 PM PDT
A solid browser with some drawbacks
You displayed some complaints about Opera; this is written in response to your complaints. First, it uses a Wand password manager; after filling out information in the prefeences it will remember passwords and your EMail address using it's own Wand Manager; before lodging a complaint, why not se how it works! I do not use Opera for Hulu or You Tube; I use it to protect myself from mailware, spyware, and deletion of history and…
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Tuesday, August 04 2009 @ 06:38 AM PDT
Because it is the only browser doesn't support keychain?
Because of Opera's own security features, for those who have a preference to using the keychain, ccomes the following obsevations: In the security updates which I applied; the keychain access was not secure; by using it's OWN Wand paassword manager, it is more secure as the security features are built in. With regards to IPassword, I received a full refund after my keychain was affected; this I know is a matter of preference, but try to crash…
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Wednesday, October 08 2008 @ 08:44 AM PDT
I keep reading these "needle complainnts" from reviewers who make a choice to put this browser down; it has the following features not mentioned by the complainer; Anti Phishing/Mailwaare checking, stability, all web sites including most banks are recognized, it is not a memory hog. The Acid test is not important, the browser security test is; this browser passed all tests The posted giving of list of bbrowsers which do not pass the Acid Test…
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Friday, October 03 2008 @ 06:28 AM PDT
A Really fine Browser....With One Big Shortcoming.
This browser is fine as it is; if the reviewers here require a "preference" just to have the browser work with the keychain, then use another browser. Security depends on the user, and for a browser to not remember a password is not a shortcomimg, but something which is your business not that of the keychain; Opera uses Wand, while Safari and Camino use the keychain. I am writing this from iCab To each is own…
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Sunday, February 10 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
Nice Job but missing key features.
The original poster perhaps has made a choice not to like this browser; it is my default browser, and the "replied" post, idicates correctly how to make it so you will not make a "negative" post. For me, it use very little memory, does not crash, and rndes web pages well; I have EMailed the developer of this browser with regards to all complaints posted. It would be most appreciated to EMail the developer as I…
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Monday, January 07 2008 @ 06:47 AM PST
