Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer - Page 10 - Club CDFreaks

pejakm · 25-12-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by olyteddy

FF just don't do full screen right.

Opera does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OriginalGnome

There is only 1 browser left. Come to the Opera side....it is your destiny!

Opera rules!!!

*slayerking* · 28-12-2006

The latest firefox has a wicked memory leak.

gameman007 · 30-12-2006

Well I just went into another site not supported by Firefox. Why bother with frustration opening a site to find out it won't open with anything else but IE, I'll stay with it never had a complaint and still find it to be the best of the lot of them.

TheHorde · 13-02-2007

Simple solution. I use both. You all act like you can't have two browsers installed on your computer. I can vouch for the fact that there is the occasional site that won't load properly in Firefox. Firefox is noticeably faster than IE and probably more secure, but I've also been using IE for years upon years and never ever had a security breach that my firewall or antivirus couldn't catch. As long as you're smart enough to know how to lock down your system and protect it from the outside world, aside from functionality differences, there's nothing to worry about.

Pumalite Dollenz · 13-02-2007

I use both too. Unfortunately sometimes you have to use IE. My question is, having XP Pro, should I stick to IE6 or go for IE7?

diskwatcher · 13-02-2007

Why make this a problem ?
Download the IE tab extension from Mozilla and tell it what web sites you want opened in IE.
I only need 3, 2 for M$ and Movie Link for rentals.

steve b · 13-02-2007

I think I.E. 7 is more secure than I.E. 6. For one thing, it's been split off from Windows Explorer. The only other difference I've seen is the menu bar isn't shown by default, but you can get it back with a couple of mouse clicks.

You also get a shortcut for running I.E. 7 without add-ons. I discovered the occasional problems I have with I.E. don't happen when I use it without add-ons. I haven't gotten around to figure out which add-on is the culprit, but I've found I don't need the add-ons anyway.

techie4fun · 20-02-2007

I'm sticking with IE 6. I installed IE 7 and noticed a tremendous slow down in performance. It was pathetic....

But I also use firefox, and commend it over IE.

Methen · 14-03-2007

Have you ever tried a browser called
avant under 2 megabytes tons of features
and as fast as hell!

http://www.avantbrowser.com/

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otish1000c · 13-04-2007

I use Linux (Mandriva) & Windows XP, so I've tried many browsers on both sides of the fence. My favourite is Opera, with IE being a semi-close second, & Mozilla being third. I know Mozilla is now Seamonkey, but I still prefer the old Moz. As for Firefox, i was never impressed with that from the get go. Slow, clunky, not pretty at all unless you take the time to find a usable skin, takes a while to manually configure properly. Basically I always thought it was a dog, & I still do. Just my 2 pennies.

I did come across a very interesting website debunking the many myths about Firefox, in a fair & well documented manner. For those interested, it's HERE. Give it a read if you find the time, it's quite informative.

Otis

pejakm · 16-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methen

Have you ever tried a browser called
avant under 2 megabytes tons of features
and as fast as hell!

http://www.avantbrowser.com/

Not good, it's just a shell for IE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by otish1000c

I use Linux (Mandriva) & Windows XP, so I've tried many browsers on both sides of the fence. My favourite is Opera, with IE being a semi-close second, & Mozilla being third. I know Mozilla is now Seamonkey, but I still prefer the old Moz. As for Firefox, i was never impressed with that from the get go. Slow, clunky, not pretty at all unless you take the time to find a usable skin, takes a while to manually configure properly. Basically I always thought it was a dog, & I still do. Just my 2 pennies.

I did come across a very interesting website debunking the many myths about Firefox, in a fair & well documented manner. For those interested, it's HERE. Give it a read if you find the time, it's quite informative.

Otis

Same thing here for OS's and Opera, but I avoid IE completely. It's true that Firefox isn't that good, but I use it only for ogame and for Google Pages (which can't open with opera

)

Opera rules!!!

pejakm · 17-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by pejakm

I use it only for ogame and for Google Pages (which can't open with opera

)
Opera rules!!!

It does now!!! I just checked, I use Opera 9.20 and it can open Google Pages...
Now, I only use firefox because of its foxgame add-on for ogame. If someone make this for Opera, then I will completely dump FF as I did IE!

*Kenshin* · 07-06-2007

IE 7 in Longhorn Beta 3 Enterprise x64.

AMD X2 Brisbane + AMD 690G.

slytrans69 · 12-06-2007

I have tried Opera, Mozilla, Firefox, IE, Explorer, and Netscape. I have been using Firefox for three years and with my slow dial up connection, it is the fastest one and the most customizable. I.E. 7 is a mimic of Firefox, but still not as good to me. I use a third party Firewall and Virus Scan and never have seen a pop up ad or had a problem with viruses.

olyteddy · 13-06-2007

Anyone dare try Safari? Now available to mess up Windows...

*Kenshin* · 15-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by slytrans69

I have tried Opera, Mozilla, Firefox, IE, Explorer, and Netscape. I have been using Firefox for three years and with my slow dial up connection, it is the fastest one and the most customizable. I.E. 7 is a mimic of Firefox, but still not as good to me. I use a third party Firewall and Virus Scan and never have seen a pop up ad or had a problem with viruses.

Can you specify exactly why IE 7 is not as good as Firefox?

How can you be sure FF is faster than IE when you are on "dial-up" connection? Perhaps you have invested far more time on optimizing FF than IE. With a security product package like Norton IS and V3 IS, it is very difficult to see any pop-up or have a problem with virus regardless of web browser as long as everything is very up-to-date.

gamma1 · 15-06-2007

Gave Safari for WinXP a quick try. A rotten Apple. Has the same display problems (overlapping fonts) as Firefox. And the fonts constantly need to be sized up or down--very distracting. Opera is better at displaying, but has other niggling glitches. I will stick with IE6, which displays the home pages of the other browsers even better than they do.....

pedroggg · 07-08-2007

Ya, only to realize that the problem is within themselves...

TheGun · 19-08-2007

I think that we all have different experiances with each browser and will profer once from the other depending on the way you work and use them.

A Debate on wheather FF or IE is better will go on for years.

My personal experiances with the two are when i was using XP i had IE6 and FF installed and found that FF had better features like taps ect but was slower, once IE7 came out i found the fectures out ran FF for me and liked the whole new IE7 UI even if it was confussing to use at first. now i have Vista i havn't even missed FF and havn't installed it yet probley wont unless a new verison comes out.

troy512 · 22-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by olyteddy

Anyone dare try Safari? Now available to mess up Windows...

yeah i tried it about 4 months ago, had trouble with windows just after, had to do a restore and never went back to it.

dont know if it was the culprit? but decided i didnt want the risk.

troy512 · 22-08-2007

over all i do like firefox better. the only major (yes major) down fall is that most of the world uses windows. therefore most of the world programs there websites to use IE.

my kids like to go to different websites to play games, i find on limited user accounts FF actually works better sometimes and IE is better sometimes. depends on what type of add-ons need to be loaded. for instance the Virtools 3D Life Player needed for nickjr.com works fine for both, but sometimes the Flash Player has trouble in IE and not FF.

this really doesnt effect me too much as i will use FF and find work arounds. (kinda fun right) for it is faster IMO. although i have edited the about:config.

Salco · 12-09-2007

The link provided was an article from 2004. Back then, most people were still using IE 5. Most of his arguments are not applicable with todays browsers. I myself use Mozilla's Firefox as my main browser, which is indeed much more user-friendly than Microsoft's aging resurrections of it's Internet browsers.

Salco · 12-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by otish1000c

I use Linux (Mandriva) & Windows XP, so I've tried many browsers on both sides of the fence. My favourite is Opera.

I have used Opera as well, and I must admit, it's a hell of a browser. It comes with anything you would need for your daily surfing need. Eg. Torrent extentions built it, download manager, widgets etc. My only problem with it is that is is simple a clunky browser visually. I know it uses less resources than Firefox, but Mozilla's variant is more appealing, and easier to use.

ChezPizmo · 12-11-2007

All the discussion of browsers I've heard comes down to Firefox and Safari. IE is never even in the running when such conversations come up.
Like customization? How about add-ons? Firefox.

And those who say Firefox loads "slower" than IE, it may seem so. I know what you're talking about. IE may show up a bit quicker than Fox, but it loads gradually. Where as Firefox may take a hair second slow to come up, but it comes up all at once - and loads much better.
Not to mention Fox makes it so damn easy to get missing plug-ins you need. No hunting down the plug-in you have no idea about - Fox gives you a window.

28-12-2006	#227 (permalink)
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30-12-2006	#228 (permalink)
gameman007 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 72	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Well I just went into another site not supported by Firefox. Why bother with frustration opening a site to find out it won't open with anything else but IE, I'll stay with it never had a complaint and still find it to be the best of the lot of them.

13-02-2007	#229 (permalink)
TheHorde New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Simple solution. I use both. You all act like you can't have two browsers installed on your computer. I can vouch for the fact that there is the occasional site that won't load properly in Firefox. Firefox is noticeably faster than IE and probably more secure, but I've also been using IE for years upon years and never ever had a security breach that my firewall or antivirus couldn't catch. As long as you're smart enough to know how to lock down your system and protect it from the outside world, aside from functionality differences, there's nothing to worry about.

13-02-2007	#230 (permalink)
Pumalite Dollenz New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I use both too. Unfortunately sometimes you have to use IE. My question is, having XP Pro, should I stick to IE6 or go for IE7?

13-02-2007	#231 (permalink)
diskwatcher CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 98	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Why make this a problem ? Download the IE tab extension from Mozilla and tell it what web sites you want opened in IE. I only need 3, 2 for M$ and Movie Link for rentals.

13-02-2007	#232 (permalink)
steve b CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 548	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I think I.E. 7 is more secure than I.E. 6. For one thing, it's been split off from Windows Explorer. The only other difference I've seen is the menu bar isn't shown by default, but you can get it back with a couple of mouse clicks. You also get a shortcut for running I.E. 7 without add-ons. I discovered the occasional problems I have with I.E. don't happen when I use it without add-ons. I haven't gotten around to figure out which add-on is the culprit, but I've found I don't need the add-ons anyway.

20-02-2007	#233 (permalink)
techie4fun New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 17	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I'm sticking with IE 6. I installed IE 7 and noticed a tremendous slow down in performance. It was pathetic.... But I also use firefox, and commend it over IE.

14-03-2007	#234 (permalink)
Methen New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Have you ever tried a browser called avant under 2 megabytes tons of features and as fast as hell! http://www.avantbrowser.com/

26-03-2007	#235 (permalink)
alpabarot New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Hi, You have a very cool Forum here…loved the content. U know there is an awesome opportunity for people like you who have ur own Forums n sites…I came across this site called Myndnet.com…it’s a platform for people for buy and sell Technology related information. and everytime you sell some information you get paid for it…Good money for people like us in the IT domain. Here the link http://www.myndnet.com/login.jsp?ref...83&channel=199 Sign up is free…check it out… You can contact me at my id here for more questions : barot.alpa@gmail.com Cheers Alpa

13-04-2007	#236 (permalink)
otish1000c CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 32	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I use Linux (Mandriva) & Windows XP, so I've tried many browsers on both sides of the fence. My favourite is Opera, with IE being a semi-close second, & Mozilla being third. I know Mozilla is now Seamonkey, but I still prefer the old Moz. As for Firefox, i was never impressed with that from the get go. Slow, clunky, not pretty at all unless you take the time to find a usable skin, takes a while to manually configure properly. Basically I always thought it was a dog, & I still do. Just my 2 pennies. I did come across a very interesting website debunking the many myths about Firefox, in a fair & well documented manner. For those interested, it's HERE. Give it a read if you find the time, it's quite informative. Otis

12-06-2007	#240 (permalink)
slytrans69 CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 712	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I have tried Opera, Mozilla, Firefox, IE, Explorer, and Netscape. I have been using Firefox for three years and with my slow dial up connection, it is the fastest one and the most customizable. I.E. 7 is a mimic of Firefox, but still not as good to me. I use a third party Firewall and Virus Scan and never have seen a pop up ad or had a problem with viruses.

13-06-2007	#241 (permalink)
olyteddy CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 936	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Anyone dare try Safari? Now available to mess up Windows...

15-06-2007	#243 (permalink)
gamma1 CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal USA Posts: 437	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Gave Safari for WinXP a quick try. A rotten Apple. Has the same display problems (overlapping fonts) as Firefox. And the fonts constantly need to be sized up or down--very distracting. Opera is better at displaying, but has other niggling glitches. I will stick with IE6, which displays the home pages of the other browsers even better than they do..... __________________ LITE-ON DH-20A4P-04 -- BenQ LS DW1655 -- Cool Edit 2000, Wave Repair, Burnatonce, Exact Audio Copy, Burrrn, Ripit4me, DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink, ImgTool, ImgBurn.

07-08-2007	#244 (permalink)
pedroggg Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Ya, only to realize that the problem is within themselves...

19-08-2007	#245 (permalink)
TheGun New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Notts - UK Posts: 12	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I think that we all have different experiances with each browser and will profer once from the other depending on the way you work and use them. A Debate on wheather FF or IE is better will go on for years. My personal experiances with the two are when i was using XP i had IE6 and FF installed and found that FF had better features like taps ect but was slower, once IE7 came out i found the fectures out ran FF for me and liked the whole new IE7 UI even if it was confussing to use at first. now i have Vista i havn't even missed FF and havn't installed it yet probley wont unless a new verison comes out. __________________ Signature on order,

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22-08-2007	#247 (permalink)
troy512 CD Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kissing OPEC Posts: 2,288	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer over all i do like firefox better. the only major (yes major) down fall is that most of the world uses windows. therefore most of the world programs there websites to use IE. my kids like to go to different websites to play games, i find on limited user accounts FF actually works better sometimes and IE is better sometimes. depends on what type of add-ons need to be loaded. for instance the Virtools 3D Life Player needed for nickjr.com works fine for both, but sometimes the Flash Player has trouble in IE and not FF. this really doesnt effect me too much as i will use FF and find work arounds. (kinda fun right) for it is faster IMO. although i have edited the about:config. __________________ Please do yourself a favor and only use Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim media. Please use ImgBurn The Ultimate Image Burner! and dont forget to Donate. Please read the F.A.Q. for PC DVD Writers and Media FAQ Please view my DVDFab Video Tutorials Please look at the Pioneer & MCSE Patching Guide Please join the CD Freaks Folding@Home Team Check out the CD Freaks Team Stats.

12-09-2007	#248 (permalink)
Salco CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer The link provided was an article from 2004. Back then, most people were still using IE 5. Most of his arguments are not applicable with todays browsers. I myself use Mozilla's Firefox as my main browser, which is indeed much more user-friendly than Microsoft's aging resurrections of it's Internet browsers. __________________ Core 2 Duo e6400 @ 2.8ghz EVGA 7600 GT 2 Gigabytes Corsair VS Ram @667mhz Optical Drives: Samsung SH-S203B Lite On LH-20A1L-06 Pioneer DVR-212D

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ChezPizmo CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 40	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer All the discussion of browsers I've heard comes down to Firefox and Safari. IE is never even in the running when such conversations come up. Like customization? How about add-ons? Firefox. And those who say Firefox loads "slower" than IE, it may seem so. I know what you're talking about. IE may show up a bit quicker than Fox, but it loads gradually. Where as Firefox may take a hair second slow to come up, but it comes up all at once - and loads much better. Not to mention Fox makes it so damn easy to get missing plug-ins you need. No hunting down the plug-in you have no idea about - Fox gives you a window. __________________ "You act like it's a hot chick or something." -My friend's thoughts on how I treat music At least music gives me more.

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