- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4
- Date added: January 31, 2008
- Total Downloads: 8,907
- Downloads last week: 66
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A newer version of Flock Browser is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 19 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
There's a lot to like in this beta release of Flock 1.0, if you're into social networking. Built on Firefox, it's designed to make interfacing with social networking sites extremely easy.
The browser loads pages well, but the Quick Search dialog box doesn't like it when you switch search engines, it just opens them in a new browser. Most, but not all, regular Firefox extensions work, too.
Flock's social network savvy sidebar is the reason to get this browser. Nine buttons at the top of the collapsible sidebar make accessing any of your social networking or frequently used Web sites easier than Twittering what you had for breakfast. Each button either helps you get your message out faster, like dragging-and-dropping photos into Flickr, or helps you read your friends' messages quicker, like the integrated RSS feed reader.
The People button turns the sidebar into a nifty way to track all your social networking accounts. Your avatar is displayed on the left, while the right contains links for new messages and new comments. The bottom holds the links to upload new media when applicable and a hot link to open or close your media stream.
There are also hot links to most major blogging sites, and if you choose to configure it for your own self-published blog, Flock guides you through the process. Even though it's resource-heavy, Flock is the way to go if Twittering, Facebooking, or YouTubing is how you spend most of your online time.
Publisher's description
From Flock :Flock The Social Web Browser - is built on Mozilla's Firefox codebase. Building on Flock's award winning 1.0 release, Flock 1.08 allows for easy integration of 15 different social services to put you at the center of your social experience on the web. This browser is built for the way that people use the web today for social networking, blogging, photo sharing, and media consumption. Download today, and meet your new favorite browser. Version 1.08 allows for easy migration of your profile and bookmarks from Firefox and Netscape browsers, along with several usability enhancements. Flock 1.0.8 allows easy import of profiles and bookmarks for Netscape users.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.08 allows for easy migration of your profile and bookmarks from Firefox and Netscape browsers, along with several usability enhancements.
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User reviews of Flock Browser 1.0.8
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 votes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Flock Browser 1.0.8
"It really is the best browser out there"
Pros: When I first downloaded Flock (before 1.0 I admit I really wasn't impressed. I liked the idea, but it was slow and unreliable, and other than photobucket support I didn't use most of the features. Now, I'm completely hooked. Everything I would complain about has been fixed beyond my imagination, and much more.
I already loved Firefox, so Flock is like Firefox with some really nifty extensions, except without the hassle and much better integration than third party mishmash ever gets.
Cons: A few Firefox extensions I like give me problems, and I'd like to see more support for different social networking sites.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Flock Browser 1.0.8
"Flock Browser RULES on a Mac!"
Pros: I was definitely swayed when "Cult of Mac" called Flock the 'Best Mac OSX' browser. I've used it in the past, but found myself reverting back to Safari. Now Flock has really outdone themselves. The level of integrated features and support for most of my favorite social sites (Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter) is unbelievable.
I highly recommend that you give this browser a go. It's basically Firefox underneath it all, but with a whole bunch of amazing goodies included. There's nothing else like it.
Cons: I'd like to see Digg and Pownce supported as well.
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Version: Flock Browser 1.0.8
Pros: Good for social networking
Cons: Confusing interface which is cluttered and unorganized and it's SLOW
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Version: Flock Browser 1.0.8
Pros: I never thought I would ever stop using Safari but Flock has changed my browsing habits! Great for social networking and sharing photos and information. I like the web clipboard feature too, it saves dragging to the desktop and keeps clips nicely organized.
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