What browser? - Page 2

Richard M · 17-03-2005, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal

Do a search microsoft fanboys*, as I'm sure that phrase was used in a couple of threads.

Yes I'm sure I did a few times.

Raistlin · 17-03-2005, 19:16

Sorry Alan, didn't mean to be flippant about it

The thing is that there are some fairly strong opinions here and these sorts of threads rapidly turn from a "pro's and con's" debate into slanging matches

The advice given above regarding trying both and then making your decision is fairly sound.

IE can be a safe browser if (as already mentioned) you take the appropriate precautions, and are a little careful about what you download and what sites you visit.

I only made my mind up for certain after I had trialled Firefox for a while.

My IE was nicely secured and I never had any problems with it so that wasn't a contributing factor. In the end though I went for Firefox because I liked the interface, I like the tabbed browsing feature, and I like the whole look and feel of the product.

Sorry about my earlier comments, hopefully this is more useful to you?

Halcyon · 17-03-2005, 19:27

Gets out swords and nuclear wepons.
Fires them at Internet Explorer.

www.getfirefox.com

I think Firefox is the one for me.

Ramrod · 17-03-2005, 19:36

Deja-vu

Tezcatlipoca · 17-03-2005, 19:53

LOL, if only Bifta hadn't left! I can imagine his reaction to another browser thread

ikthius · 17-03-2005, 22:44

Alan York:
why don't you download firefox and keep IE, cause you may need it for some site.
Opera is is a good browser too, and you can make it kid on it is IE for some sites that only let IE in.

but I would suggest doing a search for browsers, and give yourself a month playing with them, you will then have a better understanding yourself of which browser you like, try as many as you can.
http://webtips.dan.info/brand-x/
http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_I..._Web/Browsers/
http://browsers.evolt.org/
http://www.webdevelopersnotes.com/de...sers_list.php3

I love Firefox, and I installed it on my linux partition as well.

I love it cause I can have as many or little themes and/or extensions as I like, and it is fully configurable, e.g. you have control over the code to change certain things if you like.

but IE7 is coming out soon, and it should be a bit more like firefox, I heard they may have tabbed browsing, and that they may render the way other browsers do, i.e. the w3c way.

good luck in your choice.

ik

Richard M · 17-03-2005, 22:48

IE7 looks like it'll be a pile of crap:
http://slashdot.org/articles/05/03/1...tid=95&tid=113

ikthius · 17-03-2005, 22:52

oh well i knew it would be too good to be true.

ik

Gareth · 17-03-2005, 22:57

Bah, screw 'em all... why not use Lynx?

Just kidding, FF is good (I'm a big advocate of open source) so give it a try and see if it suits you.

cookie_365 · 18-03-2005, 19:05

I switched to FF when I had problems with drag & drop in IE. Very happy with it

You need to keep IE updated for:

Sites that won't work with FF (eg MSN GameZone)
Windows Update

If IE7 has tabbed browsing and live bookmarks then I might switch back though. I've no particular complaint with IE or FF; I think both browsers are great and since I need to keep IE anyway ...

Seti · 19-03-2005, 09:17

I use Firefox, Opera and Internet Explorer, that's not because I am greedy but there are bits I like on each one of the browsers. I like Firefox because it is quick and nifty and shows you where the downloads actually go. I like Opera becasue it has a real download tab and its useful to pause them and restart, etc., I like IE although I find it cumbersome to drive around the net at times.

Try one see how you go they are all as good except Firefox seems to have its finger on the pulse when it comes to security as does opera. Downside to opera, you have to pay for it now.

Sian