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Dreamer128 08-09-2004 06:12 PM

Many people seem to be switching from IE to Firefox these days, and I was wondering what the limitations and advantages of said replacement would be. Any dedicated Firefox users here?

Animal 08-09-2004 06:16 PM

I've used firefox and it is good. One thing to keep in mind is the most websites are developed based on IE, and the IE is a Microsoft product, meaning better compatibility with Windows.

Personally, I find IE easier to use although I'm quite sure many will disagree with me. Firefox has tabbed browsing, wallpaper, and all other kinds of fancy doo-dads, but for basic internet chores I find IE to be quick and efficient.

Attalus 08-09-2004 06:21 PM

Yeah, I tried Firefox, but it was too complex and went back to IE.

Animal 08-09-2004 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Attalus:
Yeah, I tried Firefox, but it was too complex and went back to IE.
[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] I'm willing to bet that some five year old could come along, and make us look like total morons with their knowledge of how to use it. :D

As much as MS might be slammed for their products, they are the innovators and they generally make good software (Windows ME doesn't count.)

Stay tuned for next IE that is supposed to be released with XP SP2 and shortly thereafter for other OS users. I hear it will have all the new features of Firefox but add the stability and ease of use that we have come to expect from IE. ;)

Rikard T'Aranaxz 08-09-2004 06:56 PM

I use Mozilla Navigator and it works fine
there are however a few sites which dont work very well the mozilla code so be surte to keep IE as backup for those nub sites

Sir Goulum 08-09-2004 07:29 PM

IE works the best for me, so I use it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Spirits forever 08-09-2004 09:55 PM

Ie..never realy bothered with anything else...although opera and firefox look quite appealing, and i might switch...should i?

Animal 08-09-2004 10:04 PM

Nah, join the MS team!

Be different, embrace Microsoft! [img]smile.gif[/img] You will be rewarded! Microsoft will own the computer world, it's only a matter of time. You might as well be on the right team! :D

[ 08-09-2004, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: Animal ]

Paladin2000 08-09-2004 11:20 PM

Firefox 0.9.2, can't say it is the best browser available, but it is good enough for me. I know it is not easy to use but once you have learnt how to use it, it is powerful and flexible. :D

Things like tabbrowsing and mouse gestures made browsing easier and more convenient. Long Live Open Source!!!

[ 08-09-2004, 11:24 PM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ]

Spirits forever 08-10-2004 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Animal:
Nah, join the MS team!

Be different, embrace Microsoft! [img]smile.gif[/img] You will be rewarded! Microsoft will own the computer world, it's only a matter of time. You might as well be on the right team! :D

well..not to be harsh or anything but the winning team..is killing my comp..Viruses and all...plus..ie is really slow for me now..so i'm trying firefox...11% done...sheesh

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]


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