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[bitchgirl]

im considering wanting to get firefox instaed of using I.E
and i want to know how Firefox works before i get it
the good/bad things/features on firefox and whether i can still use both
I.E and Firefox on my computer!
thanks for the help


edit: i've downloaded firefox.... the thing is awwsome
thanks for everyone's opinions...

 

[fatmuscle]

u can use both
so don't worry. It may get time to get used to. There are really really slight differences in some ways, but other than that, it still is a browser.

 

[Krangelus]

firefox is teh good. IE is shit.

tabbed browsing, middle mouse button, firefox is faster, sleeker, morecustomizeable, securerer.

i do not know why anyone would use ie

 

[AsyLum]

Middle mouse button is hardware mate

IE has support for active x and ASP as well as microsoft specific stuff.

Firefox is better for those who enjoy tabbed browsing but also for those who aren't exactly computer savvy because it is more secure.

I still use IE due to different pages not being available through firefox, and for those that know a bit of know-how it shouldn't pose too big of a threat.

 

[insert-username]

Firefox's basic advantages are a different, most say sleeker interface, a greater resistance (it's not totally infallible though) to spyware and web nasties (IE makes one HUGE target since many hackers hate Microsoft and know everyone's using it), tabbed browsing (makes life tonnes easier for most), quicker updates for bugs and holes (last few reported holes have been fixed in a matter of weeks, rather than Microsoft's months) and extensions that extend its functionality (e.g. an ad-blocker). You can use IE and Firefox concurrently and Firefox has an Import Wizard that will import all your bookmarks, settings, etc. from IE when you first install it (so you don't really lose much and get a fresh new look). I find it very customisable and easy to use. All of IE's basic functionality is duplicated in Firefox - it works in mostly the same way, so it's easy to learn. Apart from some websites that require IE to work (e.g. Windows Update), Firefox works across the web, and if it doesn't it's easy to fire up IE to take over. I highly recommend you switch.


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[AsyLum]

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When you compare the huge base of internet explorer and the sheer logistics of testing and distribution, its not as 'evil' as people would have you think.

 

[RCMasterAA]

I simply use Firefox for the tabbed browsing and the minimise to taskbar plugins.
A handy side effect is that Firefox won't let malicious websites install shitty toolbars onto your browser whereas IE generally lets them get through.

 

[AsyLum]

I simply use Firefox for the tabbed browsing and the minimise to taskbar plugins.
A handy side effect is that Firefox won't let malicious websites install shitty toolbars onto your browser whereas IE generally lets them get through.

Again, thats a pretty big misconception.

IE, doesnt 'let them through' its the user who allows it with their settings.

 

[ChrisE]

firefox is ergonomically superior, tabbed browsing is something i could never live without. its also good in a house like mine with mum using the computer and she isnt an expert so its easier for her to use with the plugins making our browsing experience hassle free.

 

[Krangelus]

Middle mouse button is hardware mate

yah but using it to open tabs, now thats just genius.

 

[blackbunny]

im considering wanting to get firefox instaed of using I.E
and i want to know how Firefox works before i get it
the good/bad things/features on firefox and whether i can still use both
I.E and Firefox on my computer!
thanks for the help

omg just get firefox and see wats better. i use maxthon

 

[iamsickofyear12]

I like it because of the tabs. I am always opening multiple windows and its so much easier this way.

 

[RCMasterAA]

Again, thats a pretty big misconception.

IE, doesnt 'let them through' its the user who allows it with their settings.

Misconception, yes, but that's what I 'believe' and to a person who doesn't get so involved with the intricacies (such as how secure IE is anyway), it's what we see in front of us that influences us.

 

[Assasinator_2]

IE now has tabbed browsing, but only if you install the MSN toolbar (which i wouldn't let on my computer. ever)

Firefox also just a few days ago had a beta version of the google toolbar released for it.

Firefox's main bonus over IE, apart from the tabbed browsing, is the plugins you can get for it, to completely modify your web browsing experience. You can do shitloads extra if you find a plugin that does what you want to do, or are skilled enough to program your own plugin. They're awesome.

Having said that, I still use IE mainly (I have both IE and firefox on my comp). I'm too lazy to swap over, and find no problems with IE.

 

[HotShot]

honestly is there any point having two browsers, if u could get rid of ie then i would get firefox, but thats not possible apparently,

IE does its job and there is very little point in having two browers!

 

[fatmuscle]

Windows Updates



Thank you for your interest in Windows Update

Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.

You need to be running a version of Internet Explorer 5 or higher in order to use Windows Update.

Download the latest version of Internet Explorer

Once Internet Explorer is installed, you can go to the Windows Update site by typing http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com into the address bar of Internet Explorer.

If you prefer to use a different Web browser, updates to Windows may be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center.



That's basically the only time i use IE.

 

[blackbunny]

Firefox Is Shit. It Makes Me Sick To My Gut To See People Talk About This Gay Browser.

 

[Arvin Sloane]

This page should help. Just download it, install, and have a play. If you have any problems post back in this thread.

 

[tempco]

firefox kills my laptop. the memory leak goes crazy after a few hours.

 

[jm1234567890]

firefox kills my laptop. the memory leak goes crazy after a few hours.

msn messenger has a memory leak for me, or it might be one of the plug-ins.

it goes to about 50megs if I leave it open for a few hours.

damn memory leaks, there needs to be a 'bcheck' for windows.