Firefox owns IE IMO - though I haven't used IE7. Once you get used to tabs and get the browser set up right, it is so much easier and more comfortable to browse with. Also, as far as the memory leaks go.. simply exit Firefox once every couple hours and you'll be fine. I had a stick of memory go bad a few months back and have been stuck with 384MB and have not had any trouble. Photoshop on the other hand.. I can't seem to work on something for more then 45mins without it crashing
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