KallOut for Firefox for Windows

By Kallout
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Key Details of KallOut for Firefox

Search the top sites on the Web just by selecting text.
Last updated on February 29, 2024
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Editors' Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

KallOut's beta shows great potential for being the kind of unobtrusive, time-saving application we love. With two quick clicks, it turns text selections from a variety of Microsoft Office applications into search terms for a wide range of Web sites. In this way, selecting an unfamiliar term can populate a background search from Wikipedia or The New York Times, or find book titles or videos. It could help you quickly map a location or dig up public photos--all without opening a browser. Instead, KallOut delivers Web content to your application in a, well, call-out.

This goes for IE and Firefox browsers as well, where clicking on KallOut can launch a lookup within your tab and save you having to open up a new one. KallOut is so far off to a good start, but we'll keep a close eye on what comes next.

What's new in version 1.0.18

KallOut has been re-written from the growned up to support the Internet Explorer 8 Open Search Accelerator definition. KallOut is now a stand-alone firefox add-on that supports Mac, PC and Linux.

KallOut for Firefox for Windows

By Kallout
Free
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 16, 2009

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 1.0.18

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Mozilla Firefox 3.x

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 3,729

Downloads Last Week: 0

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4.5/5

8 User Votes

A fully functioning program.
mm006d0973November 21, 2008
Pros
It works as it was promised GREAT.
Cons
None at present.
Summary
It says it will find any abstract detail you ask for obviously within reason and it does.
A most for the novice and pro.
mm006d0973September 19, 2008
Pros
It is easy to interact with the service you require.
Cons
At the moment none to talk about.
Summary
It is premature to give an honest asessment now.
allassaniSeptember 17, 2008
Pros
As stated above, give me a little more time for an honest assesment.
Cons
There is nothing to dislike about it now.
Summary
Please wait
Quick and easy way to find subject or topic.
mm006d0973August 20, 2008
Pros
Very fast to locate anything you desired,a must for busy lifestyles and education across all age groups.
Cons
none.
Summary
I like its speed, simplicity and convenience
phwestAugust 19, 2008
Pros
Clean minimal windows and capable of full size, and convenient. The speed is a knockout
Cons
When I first downloaded and started using kallOut,<p>I was disturbed that while I was trying to download AVG 8.0, I found I had 2 worms, attached to KallOut and the uninstall program. I don't think it will happen now.
Summary
@CNET Editor: KallOut IS compatible with web browsers
July 30, 2008
Pros
@CNET Editor <p>KallOut Beta IS currently compatible with IE6, IE7, Firefox 2 and Firefox 3 (more browsers soon). Our goal is to make searching more convenient by allowing people to start their search inside any office document, email, presentation, pdf or WEB PAGE. <p> <p>Any word or phrase can immediately be enhanced by selecting text so instead of having to constantly select and copy text to paste it in a browser, KallOut let's you search in context. <p> <p>Once you have an open KallOut, you can click the pop-out button in the top right corner of the window to open the equivalent content in a full browser (we automatically detect your default browser). <p> <p>Thanks for review. We are a small team and really appreciate it. In the 2nd paragraph of your review, you imply we don't work inside of browsers. Assuming this is an oversight, can you correct this 2nd paragraph? <p> <p>Sincerely, <p>Matt Lorenzen <p>VP of Product <p>KallOut, Inc. <p>Matt@KallOut.com <p> <p> <p>PS As it says in the title, we are currently in Beta. Please contact us if you have feedback or run into any bugs so we can continue to improve KallOut!
Cons
Summary
very good
olsitzafaJuly 30, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Valuable, rock-solid application. Search using only your mouse is a great idea!
victor.blumJuly 28, 2008
Pros
I read about Kallout on CNET. I'm shocked at how often I've been using the Kallout application since I installed it over the weekend. Very stable & intuitive.<p>My favorite undiscovered feature of Kallout is *BestGuess*, which is spooky smart when it works. Try highliting "Klum" or "American Idol" and you'll see what I mean.<p>I really love this.
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Developer's Description

Search the top sites on the Web just by selecting text.

KallOut (Accelerators for Firefox) reduces the number of steps required to access your favorite sites on the Web. Once you select text, KallOut uses BestGuess technology to determine which sites are relevant.

Version 1.0.18 supports the Internet Explorer 8 Open Search Accelerator definition inside Firefox browser.