Safari and New Windows

Lots of people write websites that use JavaScript to force new windows to open when you click an external link.
Is it possible for Safari to recognise this and create a new tab instead?

Hi,
with Safari your only chance is to hold the cmd key while clicking on the link. In my favourite browser (OmniWeb) there's an option to do what you want. It's not free, but I still recommend to give it a try: http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omniweb/
Björn

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