The browser formerly known as Safari HD is now “Couch Surfer”

by editor @ AppleTVHacks.net on February 22, 2008

After a little run in with the lawyers from Apple concerning the the name and the logo of “Safari HD”, Brandon has decided to change the name of his immensely popular browser plugin to “Couch Surfer” along with a new logo.

The files are listed below.  Download away!

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  • Neil
    ok, seems to crash my ATV .. is there a 'uninstall' script?
  • TopsideAcid
    To get flash working copy the whole folder "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/" to "/Users/frontrow/Library".
  • fellow canuck
    I know this is a work in progress... (it's excellent so far)

    Is there a way (or is there a fix coming) to handle links which open a new browser window??? As it is now, with one screen obviously, Couch surfer can't handle HTML links which open a 2nd window it seems.
  • craig
    If you've already upgraded to the new Apple TV software then you can follow the instructions at

    http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/Take_2_Full_Update
  • Scott
    Fantastic Idea. . .problem is I'm a tech fan but new to mac. Can't figure out how to download this to the Apple TV. Directions were clearly above my skill set. Anyone willing to simplify, would be greatly appreciated.

    Scott
  • craig
    great work! how do you install flash or other plugins to work with it?
  • JonG
    What files did the original SafariHD install? and should I remove these (how?) before installing the Couch Surfer version?
  • Alex C
    Brilliant forum and concept!

    Is there a tutorial on how to install the new Couch Surfer? Do I use the USB stick patch method seen elsewhere?

    Thanks,

    Alex
  • Marko Nesovic
    Thanks Brandon... I tried all sorts of different key combinations, but not holding the button for a longer time.... This is brilliant, I can use it now!
  • FYI you can shrink and enlarge the font size by hold rewind or fast-foward in scroll mode. Rewind shrinks the font and fast-forward enlarges the font. Not sure if anyone had figured that out or not :)
  • Marko Nesovic
    Hello everyone. I got this thing working (the old one, I prefer the old name...)? Is there any way to increase the font size, my tv is not big enough for me to be able to read the text.... Also, how do you install flash?
  • MILE
    Actually I was rooting for "SofaSurfer" but I guess couch is the more commonly used word in English... ;)
  • What's the frequency, Kenneth?
    What you all need is Azureus so you can share your flicks right at the TV. MacSurfer pointed to an article today for another brand device that has bittorrent software built in.

    Also, what might be cool is if the tiny new Apple bluetooth keyboard could be made to work with it, using a dongle.
  • Even Holthe
    @ Travis Collins:
    We need to get a vnc-server, to use the mouse and keyboard if you own an iPhone. Just look here: http://touchpadiphone.blogspot.com/

    Works like a charm!
  • Feature Suggestion: Use an iPhone has a keyboard and mouse

    Build a quick iPhone app that connects to the apple TV to act as a keyboard and mouse. :)
  • Bill
    Has any1 figured out how to get the netflix watch it now to work? What about using the IE tab addon?
  • mojo
    The new logo is not as good as the old/original one. I suggest an icon from http://www.iconfinder.net/index.php?q=internet&s12=on&s16=on&s22=on&s32=on&s48=on&s64=on&s128=on
  • hunter
    No keyboard working with Couch Surfer according to brandon

    Brandon says: "If you want to use a keyboard and mouse use firefox" :D
  • Bill
    EPIC WIN, GJ! Does any1 know if the ADESSO WKB-4000US keyboard will work with Apple TV if the USB hack is used??

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823166047
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