Pimp My Camino
Camino is now my browser of choice, and I’m sure many of you use it too. When I first used Camino, I really liked it. The browser was quick, more Mac-like than Firefox, and had everything I needed. Well, nearly.
Firefox makes my life simpler by having Google’s ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ search built into the address bar, so if I type ‘MacApper’ or ‘Apple UK’ it would take me to the respective websites without having to go through Google or typing ‘.com’ or ‘.co.uk’.
However, Camino lacked this functionality, which for me, was a deal breaker. However, after a bit of looking around, I found Pimp My Camino. It’s a great site with loads of plugins, add-ons and just about anything you can think of for Camino. Particularly interesting for me though, was MoreCamino 1.0 by Dave Feare.
This preference pane for Camino added the functionality that I needed. In fact, it even took it further by allowing me to use Google ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ UK, where I live. With Pimp My Camino, you can take Camino to new levels. There are optimized builds for different platforms (Intel, PPC etc.), new themes, plug-ins and even a few tips.
Obviously, they don’t go as far as Firefox plugins can. However, there are still some good things that make Camino better. So if you’re fed up with the Fox, and getting lost in Safari, then Camino is well worth a try. Check out Pimp My Camino.
You can also edit the search engine file, take a look at the doc. I did it and have now all I need.
MoreCamino hasn’t actually been available for download for a while, though. Unless you have a link that’s secret to the rest of us.
Yeah, it’s a rather pointless article if we can’t actually download the file.
safari + inquisitor > ‘i feel lucky’
Sorry guys, hadn;t realised the link was down; i’ll try getting in touch with the developer for you and i’ll see what i can do…
[...] Native interface, faster browsing than Firefox. Cons: No official add-ons (check out Pimp My Camino), can’t re-order tabs. Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a clean, fast browser based on [...]
[...] Native interface, faster browsing than Firefox. Cons: No official add-ons (check out Pimp My Camino), can’t re-order tabs. Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a clean, fast browser based on [...]