Safari Fail

30 May 2010

I was wholeheartedly satisfied with Google Chrome for about four months until it started pooping out on me last week. Every other page turned to "server not found" to the point where browsing the internet was like starting your 1994 Volvo in a Fargo snow storm. Upon the suggestion of two undisclosed fixed gear riding film students, I gave old Safari a second chance. I'm wholly disappointed, and here's why.

1. The address and search bars are separate. I am constantly typing phrases into the address box and getting "failed to open page," upon which I type for another 10 seconds to get where Firefox and Chrome would have directed me on the first try. 
2. When I begin to type the title of a google doc or website into the address bar, Safari fails to auto complete my query.
3. The inactive tabs provide no indication of new gchat messages. 
4. There is no + arrow on the current tab to quickly and efficiently open a new one.
5. By default, links open in a new window (after losing 5 minutes of your life to troubleshooting forums, you can learn to change this in Terminal).
6. Safari won't reopen close tabs (all is lost!).

Safari, I gave you a fair chance. With my tail between my legs, I crawl back to Firefox with a bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates. If it takes me back, I promise never again to run off with the pool boy (and then the mailman).