Xmarks for Safari 1.3.6 for Mac User Reviews
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"Don't download it!"
Version: Xmarks for Safari 1.3.6
Pros
NONE! Don't download it.
Cons
Doesn't work. A tiny little "XMarks" login box appears, but you can't login in to it. My page freezes up and can't close my browser. It doesn't appear in my list of add ons, so I can't remove it. You can't contact XMarks. It seems like you have to pay them money to get support. Sounds like a scam to me!
Summary
It's HORRIBLE!
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"Massive issues, even in Snow Leopard"
Version: Xmarks for Safari 1.3.6
Pros
Great bookmark syncing with other browsers (Xmarks for Chrome and Firefox both work great). Multi-machine, multi browser syncing keeps everything in line.
Cons
Massive issues syncing with Safari. It sets up a System Preferences panel, which repeatedly has issues, an when you click to sync, it hangs. Have followed numerous fixes for the issue, but they only work temporarily. Xmarks needs to put out a new version to fix this.
Summary
The idea is great, it works well on other browsers and platforms, but this particular execution of the idea does not work.
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"Won't work with OS X Lion"
Version: Xmarks for Safari 1.3.6
Pros
No pros since it doesn't work. I was great when it used to work.
Cons
Just doesn't work
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"Doesn't even install under Lion. Can't use own server."
Version: Xmarks for Safari 1.3.6
Pros
None, since it doesn't work.
Cons
Incompatible with Lion, and no option to use your own server (BYOS). Why do I want all my bookmarks (and possibly password or ID hints) to go to some third-party server for others to mine for information?
Think it through, people.Summary
It's incredible that in 2011, bookmark sync to one's own server isn't a standard option in all major browsers. Instead, we have to rely on janky hacks like Xmarks, which seems to be mostly abandonware at this point.
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"Not a Plug-in but a web service that has your bookmarks"
Version: Xmarks for Safari 1.3.6
Pros
None, don't trust it
Cons
Difficult to get working. Unexpected, registration email verification process. A lot of work for an add on--multiple installations, registrations and apparently a web based service point, vice browser to browser
Summary
What's the basis for trusting these guys with my name, email and bookmarks? Had to rest my password three times before it would work.
Turns out they want me to install it on each system involved (ok I get it but...) and then identify the bookmarks to synchronize--which are sent to their web site (!!!) Like a client server setup. Workable--but not what I expected from an "Ad-on" extension.
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