Traditionally I test all web sites I design with Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers. Recently a customer pointed out that an image on her website did not display correctly (it looked fine in IE and FF). I downloaded Safari for Windows XP
to view her web site. I had to alter the CSS to make her web site compatible for Safari.
Features of Safari
1. Blazing Performance
2. Elegant User Interface
3. Easy Bookmarks
4. Pop-up Blocking
5. Search any text on any website with the integrated Find banner.
6. Tabbed BrowsingTabs
7. Instantly snap back to search results or the top level of a website.
8. AutoFill Forms
9. Built-in RSS
10. Resizable Text Fields
11. Private Browsing
12. Secure
Windows Requirements
* Windows XP or Vista
* At least 256MB of RAM
500Mhz Pentium-class processor or better
Pros and Cons of the Safari Browser
Here’s one persons experience after using the Safari browser for some time.
http://deflexion.com/2007/07/safari-3-pros-and-cons
My Recommendation
When designing web sites always validate the xhtml and css first before checking them in different browers. This will eliminate 99% of the errors. Finally check your web site in Safari, Internet Explorer and Firefox then adjust the CSS accordingly to correct display errors.
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