Which One? Firefox or IE?

Dydl · 25-03-2005, 12:33 AM

Which one do you like best?? Why??

Personally, I like Firefox a LOT better!!

benchmark00 · 25-03-2005, 12:36 AM

I voted IE simply because thats the only one i have......

Whats the difference? What does Firefox has that IE doesnt? i seriously have no idea,lol

Simon · 25-03-2005, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by benchmark00

I voted IE simply because thats the only one i have......

Whats the difference? What does Firefox has that IE doesnt? i seriously have no idea,lol

ill second that...

LongHopCassidy · 25-03-2005, 01:36 AM

Firefox is far, far better, children.

Some of the features:
- A "tab" system that allows you to look in multiple web pages in one window (uses much less memory)
- Automatic blocking of popups and ads, no questions asked
- If you lack necessary software to view a certain web page (eg Flash player) it searches for it automatically and offers to download it for you
- Customizable skins for a smoother look
- General smoother ride, less lockups and freezings

Top_Cat · 25-03-2005, 01:39 AM

Firefox has speed, ease of use and genuine security options (as opposed to ones which crackers can bypass anyway) as things you can muck around with over IE. But what it also has over IE (in my opinion) is its open-source philosophy, not tightly integrated to an OS (slightly slower load-up speeds but far batter security) and things like tabbed-browsing, etc.

But hey, best way to know would be to download it and give it a go;

http://mozilla.org

p.s. there's another thing it has over IE; consistency over different OS's. Linux's Moz is the same as Windows is the same as Mac's, etc. IE on Mac and IE on WIndows give a VASTLY different user experience (IE on Mac is far more standards compliant).

Not that I care anyway; I use Epiphany in Linux.

twctopcat · 25-03-2005, 02:54 AM

Firefox every time, i can't stand public computers with IE, i always end up clicking links with the roller thinking its going to open the page in the new tab but it gets me no where. Firefox is quicker and has loads more features, wins hands down, just takes a few days to get used to which puts a lot of people off.

marc71178 · 25-03-2005, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by broncoman

ill second that...

YEt there's still only 1 vote for it :S

barmyarmy · 25-03-2005, 03:27 AM

Firefox everytime. I was sceptical before I changed but now I hate every minute I have to use IE on other computers.
Ad blocking is definitely a good feature and tabbed browsing too. We're starting a campaign at Uni to have Firefox as the default Uni browers and not IE. It's not even installed atm.

Buddhmaster · 25-03-2005, 03:33 AM

Most of my friends have no idea what Firefox is, my cousin just told me it's better and put it on here. Though he doesn't use it either.

Simon · 25-03-2005, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc71178

YEt there's still only 1 vote for it :S

well im not in a position to say IE is better am i?

Samuel_Vimes · 25-03-2005, 06:29 AM

Tabbed browsing rules. End of.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 25-03-2005, 06:32 AM

Tabbed browsing is CW's best friend.

Mr Casson · 25-03-2005, 06:36 AM

I'm trying out the new skins. I love the one I'm using at the moment. Everything looks like wood.

Linda · 25-03-2005, 06:46 AM

What the heck is "tabbed browsing"?

Samuel_Vimes · 25-03-2005, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Linda

What the heck is "tabbed browsing"?

Basically, it means that you can surf x web pages in the same window, instead of having to open 20 IE windows (thus wrecking the Start bar).

View Poll Results: Firefox or Internet Explorer?
Firefox	15	83.33%
IE	3	16.67%
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They are both bad	0	0%
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25-03-2005, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
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25-03-2005, 01:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,199	Firefox has speed, ease of use and genuine security options (as opposed to ones which crackers can bypass anyway) as things you can muck around with over IE. But what it also has over IE (in my opinion) is its open-source philosophy, not tightly integrated to an OS (slightly slower load-up speeds but far batter security) and things like tabbed-browsing, etc. But hey, best way to know would be to download it and give it a go; http://mozilla.org p.s. there's another thing it has over IE; consistency over different OS's. Linux's Moz is the same as Windows is the same as Mac's, etc. IE on Mac and IE on WIndows give a VASTLY different user experience (IE on Mac is far more standards compliant). Not that I care anyway; I use Epiphany in Linux. __________________ Check out my bands! The Colourphonics http://www.youtube.com/user/TheColourphonics http://twitter.com/colourphonics Candice and The Arcade Villains http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Candi...ArcadeVillains Last edited by Top_Cat; 25-03-2005 at 01:42 AM.

25-03-2005, 02:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
twctopcat International Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: winchester, england Posts: 3,477	Firefox every time, i can't stand public computers with IE, i always end up clicking links with the roller thinking its going to open the page in the new tab but it gets me no where. Firefox is quicker and has loads more features, wins hands down, just takes a few days to get used to which puts a lot of people off. __________________ R.I.P Fardin Qayyumi (Cricket Player) 'Last one on drugs is a queer,' yells portillo.. Hope is a good thing, maybe even the best of things. And no good thing ever dies...... Self appointed president of the KPPAS

25-03-2005, 06:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	Tabbed browsing is CW's best friend. __________________ Sreesanth said, "Next ball he was beaten and I said, 'is this the King Charles Lara? Who is this impostor, moving around nervously? I should have kept my mouth shut for the next ball - mind you, it was a length ball - Lara just pulled it over the church beyond the boundary! He is a true legend." The Blog The Portfolio The...er...Twitter

25-03-2005, 03:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
barmyarmy U19 Captain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 658	Firefox everytime. I was sceptical before I changed but now I hate every minute I have to use IE on other computers. Ad blocking is definitely a good feature and tabbed browsing too. We're starting a campaign at Uni to have Firefox as the default Uni browers and not IE. It's not even installed atm.

25-03-2005, 03:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Buddhmaster International Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Same place as the Ashes Posts: 5,615	Most of my friends have no idea what Firefox is, my cousin just told me it's better and put it on here. Though he doesn't use it either.

25-03-2005, 06:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Samuel_Vimes Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oslo Posts: 22,255	Tabbed browsing rules. End of.

25-03-2005, 06:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mr Casson Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 9,653	I'm trying out the new skins. I love the one I'm using at the moment. Everything looks like wood. __________________ 'Copperfield,' said Mr. Micawber, 'farewell! Every happiness and prosperity! If, in the progress of revolving years, I could persuade myself that my blighted destiny had been a warning to you, I should feel that I had not occupied another man's place in existence altogether in vain. - Wilkins Micawber

25-03-2005, 06:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Linda International Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Perth, West Aus Posts: 4,705	What the heck is "tabbed browsing"? __________________ "I know I underperformed but after the past 18 months I thought I might have received more than four Test matches' grace." - DR Martyn. "Is there any way to make it longer?" Peter English on Twenty20 Official Face of the v. hip 'Twenty20 Is Boring Society'

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