Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape?

kenni · 12-16-2005, 08:53 PM

Internet Explorer OR Firefox OR Opera OR Netscape

Which browser would you prefer and why?

I'll choose IE although FireFox seems to be getting in my liked books recently. Oh and are Google and FireFox working together? I'm aware the Google directory is linked with Mozilla (Firefox creator)

compuXP · 12-16-2005, 09:07 PM

Firefox - all the time, always the best.

I love it

Mozilla has done a great job and Google even endorses it... obviously you have a great browser.

A common whine from IE users is this: "Well, IE's simple enough and works for me. I don't need anything complex."

My response?

First, I am always appalled and entertained by the "and works for me" part. You know the world's best oxymoron comes from one of Microsoft's older application suites: Microsoft Works.

The reason it doesn't? IE is so inter-connected with other programs that it makes it easy to find holes and once you do - exploit them and break into other programs and parts of the computer, thus presenting critical security flaws.

Well, that's the security issue. The "works" part is this: If you uninstall, break, attempt to damage, or type a wrong key practically in another program, IE breaks for the reasons I mentioned above.

Internet Explorer doesn't have tabbed browsing - which is a memory hog, ironically since it is used on most older computers. Firefox saves this memory and implements tabbed browsing to promote system performance.

Firefox's free extentions, themes, addons, and automatic updates are also nice "little" features. It's extremely stable.

As for Google working with Mozilla, no, they are not. Google endorses the Firefox browser with the Firefox Start page, but other than that, Google is not in any other way affiliated with Mozilla. (Except they have made a few firefox extentions.)

Z_T · 12-16-2005, 10:03 PM

I like firefox. Tabs, extensions (my browser has sooo many cool add-ons) and themes make it the best. That and the boosted sequrity. Whats not to love?

compuXP · 12-16-2005, 10:06 PM

Ha - just found another little debate over this at NamePros:

http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?p=971372

niek · 12-17-2005, 11:46 AM

I would say firefox

why? well it's cooler cauze of those tabs , it's easy to use (IE also)

pairbrother · 12-17-2005, 02:54 PM

FF all the way
the first thing that attracts us tabbed browsing..then the popup blockers then the speed and then the cool hacks

Taylor Hewitt · 12-17-2005, 07:29 PM

FireFox all the way.

Trojanfan · 12-18-2005, 05:49 PM

It's all about firefox. Safest, most features, and easiest to use for me.

lovelylovely · 12-19-2005, 12:47 PM

My vote goes to IE but Firefox seems to be catching IE in the race very soon

DomainCrystal · 12-19-2005, 03:53 PM

Where is the option "Other" or "None of the above?" I prefer Crazy Browser myself. Mozilla.org is indeed also good. As for Explorer, I try to not use it unless Microsoft pops it in front of me.

Trojanfan · 12-19-2005, 04:00 PM

Not sure why anyone would vote for ie. It is so buggy, clunky, terribly designed, and aesthetically unappealing

sufi · 12-21-2005, 03:59 AM

I only use Internet Explorer. I dont like Firefox for some unknown reason. The browser I hate and would never use is Netscape

GTAce · 12-21-2005, 04:14 AM

Firefox of course! As soon as I used it for the first time, I knew I would never go back to IE

markkk · 12-21-2005, 06:52 AM

definitely firefox...The only thing I hate IE is that.. too many vulnerabilities like auto install adwares... unlike firefox you have check option if software will be install.

Zack · 12-21-2005, 01:34 PM

FF is my best friend. I use him all the time (why I am connecting a browser to my friend please don't ask.)
HTMLGuy

12-16-2005, 08:53 PM	#1
kenni Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,543	Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape? Internet Explorer OR Firefox OR Opera OR Netscape Which browser would you prefer and why? I'll choose IE although FireFox seems to be getting in my liked books recently. Oh and are Google and FireFox working together? I'm aware the Google directory is linked with Mozilla (Firefox creator) __________________ Wanna thank someone? Give 'em a rep. More info.

12-16-2005, 09:07 PM	#2
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Firefox - all the time, always the best. I love it Mozilla has done a great job and Google even endorses it... obviously you have a great browser. A common whine from IE users is this: "Well, IE's simple enough and works for me. I don't need anything complex." My response? First, I am always appalled and entertained by the "and works for me" part. You know the world's best oxymoron comes from one of Microsoft's older application suites: Microsoft Works. The reason it doesn't? IE is so inter-connected with other programs that it makes it easy to find holes and once you do - exploit them and break into other programs and parts of the computer, thus presenting critical security flaws. Well, that's the security issue. The "works" part is this: If you uninstall, break, attempt to damage, or type a wrong key practically in another program, IE breaks for the reasons I mentioned above. Internet Explorer doesn't have tabbed browsing - which is a memory hog, ironically since it is used on most older computers. Firefox saves this memory and implements tabbed browsing to promote system performance. Firefox's free extentions, themes, addons, and automatic updates are also nice "little" features. It's extremely stable. As for Google working with Mozilla, no, they are not. Google endorses the Firefox browser with the Firefox Start page, but other than that, Google is not in any other way affiliated with Mozilla. (Except they have made a few firefox extentions.) __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

12-16-2005, 10:06 PM	#4
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Ha - just found another little debate over this at NamePros: http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?p=971372 __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

12-17-2005, 11:46 AM	#5
niek Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 32	Re: Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape? I would say firefox why? well it's cooler cauze of those tabs , it's easy to use (IE also) __________________ Portfolio : http://www.ict3.com

12-17-2005, 02:54 PM	#6
pairbrother Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 222	Re: Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape? FF all the way the first thing that attracts us tabbed browsing..then the popup blockers then the speed and then the cool hacks

12-16-2005, 10:03 PM	#3
Z_T Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York Posts: 137	I like firefox. Tabs, extensions (my browser has sooo many cool add-ons) and themes make it the best. That and the boosted sequrity. Whats not to love?

12-17-2005, 07:29 PM	#7
Taylor Hewitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 278	Re: Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape? FireFox all the way. __________________ Xtreme iTalk!

12-18-2005, 05:49 PM	#8
Trojanfan Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 150	Re: Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape? It's all about firefox. Safest, most features, and easiest to use for me. __________________ Wood Sheds

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12-19-2005, 03:53 PM	#10
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12-19-2005, 04:00 PM	#11
Trojanfan Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 150	Re: Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape? Not sure why anyone would vote for ie. It is so buggy, clunky, terribly designed, and aesthetically unappealing __________________ Wood Sheds

12-21-2005, 03:59 AM	#12
sufi Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 149	Re: Internet explorer, Firefox, Opera or Netscape? I only use Internet Explorer. I dont like Firefox for some unknown reason. The browser I hate and would never use is Netscape __________________ Backyard Sheds

12-21-2005, 04:14 AM	#13
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12-21-2005, 06:52 AM	#14
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12-21-2005, 01:34 PM	#15
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