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Re: Safari for Windows,

From: Jeff Kell <jeff-kell () utc edu>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:36:51 -0400

Andrew Redman wrote:

I wouldn't put it past Apple to steal associations in a nearly silent 
manner so that Safari becomes the default browser for untold numbers of 
Itunes users. How many of those with serious clue deficiencies would be 
willing or able to change all of those associations back? Apple could 
make Safari reclaim its default browser status every time Itunes opens.


Sure.  If Apple can't make them run their OS, or their desktop, then nailing the browser is 95% of the typical user's 
attention span anyway.  Next best thing to converting them outright.

But unfortunately, this will just change the preferred target of exploits.  Safari will become one of the low-hanging 
fruits.

Jeff

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