diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ce9a3cd --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +# DuckDuckGo Safari Extension + +## What is it? +Very rudimentary Safari extension which provides a DuckDuckGo search bar in Safari 5+. + + +## Background +I love DuckDuckGo. But it always annoyed me that the plugin Glims had to be installed to add DuckDuckGo to the search bar. Unfortunately, Safari Extensions cannot alter the search bar. (At least, I don’t think so. I’d love it if you proved me wrong!) + +So, this extension adds a new toolbar with a DuckDuckGo search in it. It also adds a context menu search. + + +## Download +The extension can be downloaded at: http://vaporstun.com/files/duckduckgo-safari-extension/DuckDuckGoBar.safariextz + + +## Enabling Extensions +* You must have [Safari 5+](http://www.apple.com/safari/download/) installed +* Open **Safari ▶ Preferences...** (shortcut: `⌘,`) + * Select **Advanced** + * Check the box **Show Develop menu in menu bar** + * Close Preferences +* In menu bar, select **Develop ▶ Enable Extensions** + + +## Issues/Support +This is a pet project, and as such, there is absolutely no warranty at all. Use at your own risk. The project is also under active development, so expect it to change frequently. + +If there are issues, [feel free to report them.](http://github.com/vaporstun/duckduckgo-safari-extension/issues) + + +## Other Notes +You will need to sign up for a Safari Extension Certificate if you want to fork and build the extension. + +No idea what I’m talking about? [Go here.](http://lmddgtfy.com/?q=safari%20extension%20certificate) + + +--Victor +vaporstun [at] gmail + + Copyright (C) 2010 Victor Quinn + + This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or + modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License + as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 + of the License, or (at your option) any later version. + + This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, + but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of + MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the + GNU General Public License for more details. + + You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License + along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software + Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA. diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt deleted file mode 100644 index b623c69..0000000 --- a/README.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,54 +0,0 @@ -DuckDuckGo Safari Extension ---------------------------- - -What ----- -Very rudimentary Safari extension which installs a DuckDuckGo search bar onto Safari 5+. - - -Background ----------- -I love DuckDuckGo and it always annoyed me that the plugin Glims had to be installed to add DuckDuckGo to the search bar. Unfortunately, Safari Extensions cannot alter the search bar (At least I don't think! Prove me wrong!) so this adds a new toolbar with a DuckDuckGo search in it. This extension also adds a context menu search. - - -Download --------- -The extension can be downloaded at: http://vaporstun.com/files/duckduckgo-safari-extension/DuckDuckGoBar.safariextz - - -Enabling Extensions -------------------- -* You must have Safari 5 installed: http://www.apple.com/safari/download/ -* Go into Preferences... | Advanced | Check "Show Develop menu in menu bar" | Close Preferences -* In menu bar, go to Develop | Enable Extensions - - -Issues/Support --------------- -This is a pet project, and as such, there is absolutely no warranty at all. Use at your own risk. This is also being actively developed, so expect it to change frequently. If there are issues, feel free to log them here: http://github.com/vaporstun/duckduckgo-safari-extension/issues - - -Other Notes ------------ -You will need to sign up for a Safari Extension Certificate if you want to fork and build the extension. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, click here: http://lmddgtfy.com/?q=safari%20extension%20certificate - - --Victor -vaporstun [at] gmail - - -Copyright (C) 2010 Victor Quinn - -This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or -modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License -as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 -of the License, or (at your option) any later version. - -This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, -but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of -MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the -GNU General Public License for more details. - -You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License -along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software -Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA. diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt new file mode 120000 index 0000000..42061c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +README.md \ No newline at end of file