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In simple terms, this means OS X will now be on the same footing as Windows when it comes to using these applications.

PeopleSoft cited several reasons for backing Safari, including its performance, SnapBack navigation, letting a user step back through a transaction with a single click rather than many, and tabbed browsing. Tabs enable users to access multiple application pages in a single window, which is important in multi-lingual call

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'Since most customers need to support a wide-range of computing environments, enabling their users to access PeopleSoft applications through their choice of Web browser is critical,' said Jesper Andersen, group vice president and general manager, PeopleSoft Tools & Technology. 'Today's announcement demonstrates the enterprise applications industry's strongest commitment to the Macintosh platform and to Apple users in the enterprise.'

Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations added, 'We are excited that PeopleSoft is joining the enormous support for Safari, offering enterprise customers the opportunity to access PeopleSoft applications with the most innovative browser on the Mac.'

This announcement follows yesterday's news that Oracle is to provide OS X support in some of its applications. Coincidentally Oracle and PeopleSoft are currently engaged in a takeover battle: Oracle's hostile $7.7bn offer has so far been rejected.