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MrIzzz · 03-15-2006, 03:09 PM

i downloaded it because i was having problems loading nfl.com in IE. ok cool, it now works in firefox, but now i'm checking out a dozen different sites and i am not noticing any speed difference with firefox at all. even gfy still loads the same.

in my opinion firefox is just ok, but nothing special

baddog · 03-15-2006, 03:11 PM

the advantages I see are the popup blocker, the ability to save passwords, ability to open multiple tabs in one window.

I have discovered that I rely on it a lot more than I ever did with MSIE.

MrIzzz · 03-15-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

the advantages I see are the popup blocker, the ability to save passwords, ability to open multiple tabs in one window.

I have discovered that I rely on it a lot more than I ever did with MSIE.

popups never bother me and i dont really care about passwords. however i kind of do like the tabbed browsing but i heard that the next IE is gonna have it too

candyflip · 03-15-2006, 03:14 PM

It's a resource hog for being a browser.

wedouglas · 03-15-2006, 03:14 PM

The advantages are popup blocker and tabbed browsing. it is 10000x times easier to manage. I was the same way at first, but now i never use IE unless a site doesnt work in firefox. usually because im too lazy to install the plugin for it.

trust me, you'll get used to it and never go back

Linguist · 03-15-2006, 03:15 PM

I don't like it either.. I use Opera or IE myself. The IE popup blocker that came with SP2 seems to do the job for most popups.

baddog · 03-15-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrIzzz

popups never bother me and i dont really care about passwords. however i kind of do like the tabbed browsing but i heard that the next IE is gonna have it too

As I have literally hundreds of different passwords for sites that I must visit on a regular basis it is probably the singlemost important feature in my book.

tranza · 03-15-2006, 03:17 PM

Tabs are the only reason why I use Firefox.

Oh, and also because it doesn't crash as often as IE.

Sosa · 03-15-2006, 03:21 PM

I prefer IE

dij · 03-15-2006, 03:23 PM

I use it for the all the cool extensions

WWC-Pajio · 03-15-2006, 03:24 PM

It's a good software.. no Popup nymore! No minimizing or maximizing the window! saving passwords! etc.. I find it good!

GlydeGirl · 03-15-2006, 03:25 PM

I like Firefox because it works smoothly and never causes me problems. Plus it isn't Microsoft, which alone makes me like it.

IWantU_Jeff · 03-15-2006, 03:28 PM

check out opera. & I think the new IE7 should be a turn for the better when its ready too (hopefully)

SGS · 03-15-2006, 03:30 PM

When is IE 7 due out of beta?

WebairGerard · 03-15-2006, 03:40 PM

FireFox and Opera. IE not even close unless I need to use it to see certain sites.

CC · 03-15-2006, 03:57 PM

The only reason I have it on my computers is so I can make sure my pages look OK in it....I personally hate it.

Pornwolf · 03-15-2006, 04:01 PM

You can't beat the tabs and plug ins. IE will never have the amount of useful plugs that Firefox has.

VicD · 03-15-2006, 04:03 PM

I'll stick to IE

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 03-15-2006, 04:04 PM

Firefox is the best, i iwll never go back to ie, ie is so bad.

The Captain · 03-15-2006, 04:18 PM

TABS man TABS that is what its all about

Webby · 03-15-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by c0d3

TABS man TABS that is what its all about

Tabs, it IS faster, excellent plugins and more.

If you think Fox is not running faster - check this link:
http://www.linuxtechs.net/make_firefox_faster

There is no comparison with IE - IE is a magnet for viruses and adware.

Spend three days getting the "habit" of FireFox and doubt you'll ever go back!

u-Bob · 03-15-2006, 06:11 PM

It's all about extensions.

Spunky · 03-15-2006, 06:15 PM

Wait until it locks you out and changes your preferences

Basic_man · 03-15-2006, 06:16 PM

Firefox is the shit. When you'll get used to it, you'll NEED it to surf !

FF or nothing!

mrkris · 03-15-2006, 06:25 PM

As a developer I think IE is a piece of shit. They can't figure out how to follow standards, causing all sorts of extra work to make shit show up right.

Nookster · 03-15-2006, 06:29 PM

I use FireFox 92% of the time, Opera 6% and MSIE 2% of the time. Basically I only use IE to see how my sites look in it.

woj · 03-15-2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrIzzz

i downloaded it because i was having problems loading nfl.com in IE. ok cool, it now works in firefox, but now i'm checking out a dozen different sites and i am not noticing any speed difference with firefox at all. even gfy still loads the same.

in my opinion firefox is just ok, but nothing special

If you get athlon/pentium 4 optimized compile of firefox it owns IE....

Star 69 · 03-15-2006, 06:50 PM

ability to open multiple tabs in one window, it's really hepls

dbavaria · 03-15-2006, 06:53 PM

firefox = one big memory leak

minusonebit · 03-15-2006, 09:27 PM

What makes it special is it is functional. IE is, always has been and always will be a piece of insecure, worthless shit. Firefox is cool because it is lightweight, customizable and most of all, privacy conscious.

drjones · 03-15-2006, 10:39 PM

I cant stand to use IE. Every browser alternative out there has pretty much had its feature set beat for a long time. IE is good at rendering incorrect HTML though, i'll give it that. Although i think itd would be good for the web and standards if it wasnt.

Honestly one of the number one things that bugs me about IE is the pop up blocker software available for it. Most other browsers with pop up blocking have 'intelligent popup blocking'. The annoying popups are the ones that pop up in addition to the link you clicked on. If the link itself is a popup, popup blockers shouldnt block it. Every popup blocker I have used for IE cant seem to figure that out. Its annoying to no end.

Egomancer · 03-16-2006, 12:33 AM

I am using opera. And...one more thing is the viruses. If you use IE you have great chances to get trojans and so on. If you use firefox or opera to chances go to about 0%

Egomancer

bdld · 03-16-2006, 01:01 AM

i like the way firefox's bookmark system is set up. it takes a while to customize everything the way you want it and get used to using the tabs too

KrisKross · 03-16-2006, 01:07 AM

The tabbed browsing and password storing features are great, but all the extensions are what make it shine.

foolio · 03-16-2006, 01:29 AM

AM I missing something? I can store passwords in IE.... And I do not get the hype over tabbed browsing. Plus in firefox it has MUCH trouble showing images correctly.

reed_4 · 03-16-2006, 01:33 AM

the ability to open multiple tabs in one window is one advantage of FF vs. IE. And yes the passwords are hassle free.

KrisKross · 03-16-2006, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foolio

AM I missing something? I can store passwords in IE.... And I do not get the hype over tabbed browsing. Plus in firefox it has MUCH trouble showing images correctly.

In IE, you can only store usernames and passwords in password prompt windows generated by .htaccess. With Firefox, you can store the user/pass automatically in most login forms (for example, when logging on to a message forum or to an affiliate program to check your stats).

I didn't understand the hype about tabbed browsing either and didn't bother to make the switch to Firefox until IE fucked up big time on my PC last April. Once you get used to tabbed browsing, you'll love it. Trust me.

Sarah_Jayne · 03-16-2006, 01:46 AM

In addition to all the other things mentioned, I just like not using a microsoft product. It reminds me of Netscape and I was a Netscape user right up until I couldn't use it anymore.

Violetta · 03-16-2006, 01:59 AM

I not a big FF fan. Opera on the other hand!

PussyTeenies · 03-16-2006, 02:04 AM

1. extensions
2. no activax exploits
3. tweak and make it faster
4. tab browsing
5. no more IExplorer.exe crashes

Bob_cougar · 03-16-2006, 02:09 AM

firefox is special because of the multiple tabs feature.

EdgeXXX · 03-16-2006, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrIzzz

i downloaded it because i was having problems loading nfl.com in IE. ok cool, it now works in firefox, but now i'm checking out a dozen different sites and i am not noticing any speed difference with firefox at all. even gfy still loads the same.

in my opinion firefox is just ok, but nothing special

Izzz, have you tried tweaking the Firefox settings (about:config) for speed? You will notice a BIG difference with the right settings. Also, a HUGE benefit to Firefox are all of the extensions available for it; go check them out some time:

https://addons.mozilla.org/extension...cation=firefox

ichauch · 03-16-2006, 02:11 AM

Firefox sucks big time. It's very slow compared to Mozilla Suite (which I am using).
It's a shame that they don't develop the suite anymore. Finest browser ever.

Vitasoy · 03-16-2006, 01:17 PM

I tried many browsers, and FireFox is the only one that I feel the more comfortable with

pornguy · 03-16-2006, 01:19 PM

I love the tab browsing, and since I have used it, I have not had a single virus on the puter. THank god, and knock on wood..

The Truth Hurts · 03-16-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrisKross

In IE, you can only store usernames and passwords in password prompt windows generated by .htaccess. With Firefox, you can store the user/pass automatically in most login forms

Sorry, but you're incorrect, IE saves form passwords just fine.

Jay · 03-16-2006, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PussyTeenies

1. extensions
2. no activax exploits
3. tweak and make it faster
4. tab browsing
5. no more IExplorer.exe crashes

What he said, ...I rarely use IE

03-16-2006, 01:33 PM

The tabbed browsing and safety alone make me happy.. What'd you expect it to do? Give you a reach around?

jjjay · 03-16-2006, 01:58 PM

the biggest benefit is it's more secure than IE

jjjay · 03-16-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shermsshack

The tabbed browsing and safety alone make me happy.. What'd you expect it to do? Give you a reach around?

I'm developing that extension. I'll let you know when it's ready for testing.

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MrIzzz If u touch it, I will cum Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: long island Posts: 22,923	i dont see the big deal about firefox i downloaded it because i was having problems loading nfl.com in IE. ok cool, it now works in firefox, but now i'm checking out a dozen different sites and i am not noticing any speed difference with firefox at all. even gfy still loads the same. in my opinion firefox is just ok, but nothing special __________________ WHO WANTS TO PLAY GRAB-ASS?

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	the advantages I see are the popup blocker, the ability to save passwords, ability to open multiple tabs in one window. I have discovered that I rely on it a lot more than I ever did with MSIE.

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wedouglas So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 5,921	The advantages are popup blocker and tabbed browsing. it is 10000x times easier to manage. I was the same way at first, but now i never use IE unless a site doesnt work in firefox. usually because im too lazy to install the plugin for it. trust me, you'll get used to it and never go back

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CC Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,690	The only reason I have it on my computers is so I can make sure my pages look OK in it....I personally hate it.

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