Firefox "V" IE

Talon_Karrde

that's fantastic!!
went and got the extn too, ta velly muchly matey mister!
firefox - i refer the honurable gentleman to my earlier response!

criminal_smile

I've had Firefox for quite a while, and pound for pound, it beats MSIE hands down for security awareness. One of the very few problems I have found is when ActiveX controls are needed to run plug-in programs. As these controls are a Microsoft product, Firefox does not support them. For this reason only, I've kept a copy of MSIE to open these specific pages, but they are few and far between. Deffo worth switching to Firefox in the long run.

Rex_Mundi

Another vote for Firefox here. Not only quicker IMO than IE but a damn site safer for surfing the net. I use it 99% of the time and it's been over 7 weeks since I last found any spyware on my system. Using IE, I used to find spyware every scan. I still scan at least 3 or 4 times a week.

Once you get used to using Firefox, you can set it as your default browser and only use IE when you really have to.

The reason Firefox doesn't work 100% of the time isn't because it is lacking. It's because some web developers write their pages specifically for IE. I expect over time this will happen less and less. Even now we are only talking about maybe 1% of web pages, if that.

andy88_2

Is the rise of Firefox (I liked its former name, Firebird, from the ashes), responsible for M$ bringing forward plans for IE7?

... even they think it's good.

sra

andy88 wrote:

Is the rise of Firefox (I liked its former name, Firebird, from the ashes), responsible for M$ bringing forward plans for IE7?

... even they think it's good.

That's probably why

I'm not one of these people who detest microsoft - but I do think we should all use non MS software whenever we can.

It forces microsoft to get off their lazy, complacent backsides and everyone benefits

Think about it - IE users are going to get a better browser because of firefox!!

Rex_Mundi

Is the rise of Firefox (I liked its former name, Firebird, from the ashes), responsible for M$ bringing forward plans for IE7?

I think this has to be the case. Reports out now are the IE market share has fallen below 90% for the first time ever.

Also, MS is moving into the security antivirus/spyware market. If we all stop using MS products, people won't need so much protection. After all the way most people get infected is through weaknesses exploited in their products.

In another thread, someone suggested that Firefox is not as safe as IE. ROFLMAO that's a good'n.
This is like saying that sticking the wires in the wall socket using matchsticks to hold them in is safer than using a plug.

rushnowt

Errr Wow, what can i say, if i had any doubts about it i most definately dont now, sorry I cant reply to you all individually cos theres so many of you that have helped (plus i'd get bashed for trying to up my post count LOL) but a really really BIG thank you to all of you for your very informative replys.

I'm going for it now and will start download as soon as I finish this reply, then i advise ya all run for cover, cos knowing me i'm bound to be back with more questions LOL

P.S. To peter the planter, I wont tell ya wife what ya said, if you dont tell everyone what a dope I am when it comes to computers deal ? LOL

and To Sra, why cant we see who's on ya buddy list ?? not got something to hide have ya LOL

Seriously though, Thanks to ya all xxx

wirm

Rush - all I'm saying is.....getting Firefox was the best thing I done! It rocks!

rushnowt

Thanks wirm

well im on it now and first impressions, its GREAT :D:D:D

wirm

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