Comments on: Apple Announces News for Web Developers on Many Platforms

By: Brian Christiansen

Brian Christiansen — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:15:53 +0000

It should be noted that Apple has already issued a security update based on the issues uncovered earlier this week. 3.0.1 is available for download from Apple’s site, or through the Apple Software Update application that was an optional install along with the Safari app.

By: Aron Roberts

Aron Roberts — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:02:32 +0000

In response to Hugh G.: “you all” already have multiple browsers to develop for, including mobile browsers on increasingly ubiquitous cell phones and other small form factor devices, as well as screen readers and you name it … The challenge is only going to grow, and using the least common denominators among well-established web standards - XHTML and CSS - as your baseline will become increasingly important.

Two other points about Safari for Windows:
1. One additional reason Apple released Safari for Windows is to give Windows developers a platform for developing for the iPhone.
2. Safari for Windows, at least in the first beta, may have some security issues. Some of the first couple of reports are linked from:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/12/safari-on-windows-a-security-risk/

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Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:03:59 +0000

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By: Hugh G.

Hugh G. — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:01:35 +0000

I imagined the collective groan coming from web developers when Jobs announced Safari for the PC.

The last thing we all need is another browser to develop for.