View Full Version : Browsers? A product of boredom...
Daredevil_2003
07-04-2006, 05:27 PM
What do you use? Whats your favorite?
I use Firefox cause it's the best combination of function and speed I've found but my personal favorite would be Opera, it's got nice features and gives me uber-fast downloads for some reason, but it's too incompatible with a lot of things because it's not IE, whereas with Firefox I never have any problems. Kinda odd.
IE and Netscape I hate with a passion. Especially the former.
Edit:
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
http://www.opera.com/
Beefy
07-05-2006, 03:06 PM
Since they stopped updating the Mozilla Suite, I have switched to Mozilla SeaMonkey and I like it a lot.
The browser has nice features like letting me choose to have pop-up and pop-under windows opened in a new tab or a new window. This let's me kill all those sneaky pop-under ads from one place. If I want to search using Google, I just press F9 and a sidebar is there, no switching back and forth between tabs.
It also has things like a HTML editor, mail client, and IRC chat.
I tried Mozilla Firefox, but it didn't have the pop-up management or the plug-ins list that I've grown used to with the full Mozilla Suite.
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey/
Jade_GL
07-05-2006, 08:31 PM
I love Firefox. I like the tabs, it never crashes on me (unlike IE used to all the time) and I like it's features. I haven't used another browser in a long time.
Chad Bonin
07-05-2006, 09:52 PM
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. (Why not Windows Internet Explorer 7 Beta? I have a non-legit copy of Windows XP [Don't worry, I own a legit copy... I just couldn't find it when my friend was making my laptop brand new acting])
I have Firefox, but it's purely for people who get on my laptop and complain about the lack of Firefox. Currently it's a cadence, but I don't doubt I'll probably use it once in a while when I get a MacBook.
Will I be using Opera? On my DS lite and Wii, yes.
Now, why does Chad hate Firefox, and prefers IE?
- No popups, with no addons necessary.
- No tabbed browsing.
Wanted
07-05-2006, 11:24 PM
I use Firefox. I run it from my flash drive, however, which takes an absurdly long time to load on this laptop... at school, however, it works like a charm.
Classic Speedy
07-05-2006, 11:52 PM
Camino.
Roman Legion
07-05-2006, 11:59 PM
Now, why does Chad hate Firefox, and prefers IE?
- No popups, with no addons necessary.
- No tabbed browsing.
A) Your experience is backward compared to most.
B) Why are you still harping on an optional feature? A feature IE will have soon enough, at that?
--Romey
Aquadementia
07-06-2006, 12:07 AM
Konqueror and Opera are the ones I use the most.
I wonder howmany people have ditched FireFox because of Macromedia Flash problems.
Zach Logan
07-06-2006, 12:34 AM
I like Safari, but Mozilla Firefox is good as well.
As long as it's not Internet Explorer.
Daredevil_2003
07-06-2006, 01:50 PM
Konqueror and Opera are the ones I use the most.
I wonder howmany people have ditched FireFox because of Macromedia Flash problems.See, that's strange to me because I ditched Opera for that very reason. FireFox has never given me an issue with anything.
And I love tabbed browsing. Best thing ever. :D
Dr. OneWay
07-08-2006, 01:03 PM
Internet Explorer 6.0, but eventually Internet Explorer 7 when Windows Vista gets out, and I get it for $35!
Captain Highwind
07-09-2006, 12:43 AM
Currently IE 7 Beta, but I'll probably go to Firefox later since IE 7 has been crashing alot, and the web page text usually looks like messy dried ink that's bled out of the lines.
Tay the Cat
07-09-2006, 05:10 PM
I'm using Opera 9.0 Beta for a few reasons.
1. Tabbed browsing FTW.
2. No problems with Flash, unlike previous versions.
3. No memory leaks.
There's also IE 7 beta, but that's solely for those who complain about a lack of IE, as well as when I need to use it (which is very rarely).
Mynd Hed
07-09-2006, 08:59 PM
Firefox, for security (don't care whether it's 'cause the browser is inherently more secure or that malware just targets IE more often since it's more popular; it's the end result that counts) and tabbed browsing. I haven't really messed around with extensions much.
Haven't tried Opera, it seems to have a small but dedicated following, but Firefox is working out to well for me to care enough to get used to anything else. I'll probably dabble with it on the DS and/or Rev in the future, though.
When I upgrade to Vista in a couple years, I'll no doubt give IE 7 it's fair shot, but until then I see no need to switch over seeing as most of its new features over 6 are old news to Firefox users.
Anthonynotes
07-10-2006, 09:01 PM
Firefox. Like how clean it is, the add-ons (appreciate the Flash blocker), and so on. Also not a big IE fan, and it isn't exactly an option anyway since I'm using Linux (Ubuntu, if anyone cares). ;-)
IE7 Beta 3, just testing it out, but if it crashes I'm going back to Firefox.:eek:
Sorry for the double-posting.:o I switched to firefox really quick, because my computer got all messed up and it wasn't good.:( IE7 stinks for that matter.
Tay the Cat
07-13-2006, 07:21 PM
IE still has to work out the tabbed browsing bit, but it's otherwise fine.
It used up all of my computer space.:crying: So I had to get rid of it. I'll just wait for the "offical" release of IE7. Then I'll be happy.:D:p
PowerZord
07-13-2006, 09:29 PM
IE 6 and Mozilla.
But I use mostly IE6, I guess it's a force of habit
Ickis
07-14-2006, 01:03 AM
I think my father uses Mozilla, I use IE even though I don't know what version it is, I use it because I'm used to it and I've been using it for a long time.
They finally have Firefox 2.0 beta 1 out. I'm even using it right now!:p
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