4347 Gears is an open source project that enables more powerful web applications, by adding new features to your web browser: Let web applications interact naturally with your desktop

Store data locally in a fully-searchable database

Run JavaScript in the background to improve performance

Gears was designed to be used on both Google and non-Google sites. A number of web applications currently make use of Gears, including two Google products: Google Reader and Google Docs. Additionally, Zoho and Remember the Milk have been using Gears since its original launch. If you're running Windows Mobile on your cellphone, Picasa Web Albums also makes use of Gears.

System requirements:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Safari 3.1.1 or later
or
Firefox 1.5+

System Support:
PPC/Intel

Free

For more information, visit:
http://gears.google.com/?platform=mac

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