Firefox VS IE (SlimBrowser)

I would like some oppinions on Firefox vs IE (SlimBrowser) ; you know , the pro's and con's etc. I like my Slimbrowser, but I keep hearing how much safer the Firefox is. So come on guys, let's have some oppinions here and help me decide what I want to do !!
Thanks,
WandaR

 

It renders pages faster, I have yet to come across a pop up that evades it's pop up blocker (unlike IE's), I have never had it hijacked, it is not capable of scripting executable code, and therefore is not subject to the type of security problems which would allow malicious websites to take over your computer or install viruses.

Oh yeah, and Internet Explorer's rendering engine is an ancient piece of crap, Firefox is compatable with pages designed for Internet Explorer's proprietary HTML extensions, but Internet Explorer doesn't even have full support for CSS or XHTML, if anything is dragging down innovation on the Internet, it's Microsoft for digging in it's heels and taking a "not invented here" attitude about anything they don't have a patent on.

 

Well beyond being faster than IE has ever been..........................

Small download 4.7megs. Friendly even to dialup users.
Tabbed Browsing
No popups
A multitude of very usefull & fun Extentions.
A nice Support Forum.
The community as a whole helps to keep bugs to a minimum & what ones do pop up, don't last too long.

Cons?.............................
Some sites no worky.

 

Ok guys, great, thank you very much.Halo, no problem, I like a little help and input !! Now, on with the rest of the show.....How do I get rid of IE/SlimBrowser & get FF on ?? I know , and you know I'm very computer challenged, so be nice !! No dot com lingo, just abc's & 123's !!!

And I am baking that red velvet cake I promised .....TODAY !
Merry Christmas & God bless you all,
WandaR

 

Firefox doesn't use Active-X, which is the biggest security flaw IE has (among the many others). Active-X is how the majority of spyware automatically installs with IE, that in itself is enough reason to use Firefox.

IE is the target of virus' and spyware simply because it is so widely used, the simple fact that Firefox is more obscure makes it safer.

Firefox is EXTREMELY customizable with hundreds of extensions and skins.

 

Wanda, just go to this site and proceed as noted. http://www.mozilla.org/. As far as IE is concerned. I just ignore it on my comp and make FF my defualt browser. BTW it took my son quite awhile to convince me FF is better than IE in most all respects. I can't understand why it took me so long to see it. Happy browsing.

Strange1

 

Oh no not another IE vs Firefox post!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

It's okay, she asked a good question, and I actually pasted a bunch of the answers in Word and saved them for later use. Don't discourage folks from wanting to learn, even folks that have been here forever like reading these so we can learn even more!

But I do agree, I wish we had some of these types of questions (Best Antivirus, best Spyware detector, Best Browser, etc) on an educational thread somewhere, where folks could start, get some basics, and then come get some details in the rest of the forums. Kind of a 411/101 type of forum, mostly just information, to let beginners get their feet wet.

But, it's hard, there is so much to learn and know. Guess we'll all just hang out and answer questions as best we can, and together we'll find the best answers, hopefully!

Eric

 

THANKS GUYS !! I appreciate your help & patience !! What kinda coffee you guys want with your cake ?!? I love you guys, even the ones with not so much patience with us dummies, (like ...ME !! no patience either).

God bless,
WandaR

 

Just to point out.....quitting using IE is not enough. If you switch from IE to Firefox or any other browser, first be sure to jack up your IE Security and Privacy Options to the maximum setting. Or just go to advanced options and disable everything. You don't have to be using IE for it to attract all sorts of trouble, I found that out the hard way.

 

I agree with you Eric, maybe we could have a board where we could all discuss our experiences with various software.............Yeah I know that we have a software board but I'm not talking about software problems but software [or hardware maybe] experiences

Ian

 

Thanks, above, there, Prince.

The best thing in my opinion is that its the beginning of taking back the web.
hehe.
If this keeps up, more people get FF, then even those lamer wannabe web scriptors who work for banks will somehow be able to fit it into their pitiful brains how to write code that is compliant with W3C standards.

After all, no matter what Microsoft thinks (or at least acts like), they do NOT dictate the standards of the InterNet.

So, take back the web...
Me, the first bank I find that doesn't pull this "you must use IE crap"... I'm switching to them.

It all depends on whether people, as individuals, have any respect for HTML, XHTML, CSS standards.

If they don't, then maybe they should just go ahead and use IE.

 

I had some problems with IE a while ago, some of the stuff I've been doing for years didn't work any more. Above all, I had a problem with a Java chat that is almost an extension of my living room...

A friend told me to fgs start using Firefox instead, and I reluctantly agreed (tried opera a few years ago and didn't like it at all). I couldn't believe how easy it was to get used to Firefox! I didn't have to learn a lot to begin with, just start use it and learn more functions over time.

One of the best things about FF is the tabbed browsing, you don't end up with 100 open browser windows, you have them all in one. I have broadband, but for those with modem, this must be heaven, as you can just open all links you want to view, and read the first while the rest loads!

Some of the extensions caused FF to crash A LOT for me in the beginning. I was furious, when it crashed right after I'd spent half an hour writing an email, before I hit "send". But I've updated the extensions, and now I haven't crashed in a month.

Some of the extensions do great things, small stuff, things you've been annoyed at in IE. Rightclick an image online and you get the option "copy image location" (no more go to properties and copy url). And if you copy a link, you have the option "paste and go", saves you to hit enter... Etc. Small stuff, but useful.

I still use IE for minor FTP work, if I want to transfer just one or 2 images to my webhost. The one in FF is great, but better if you have multiple files in different locations, not so good for just one single file.

And I use IE for Windows Update, MS doesn't seem to approve of FF!

I don't think FF loads pages as fast as IE though...

Need more? Or can I officially apply as a salesperson for FF?

 

Tabbed browsing

 

Its a no brainer,I cannot understand why anyone would keep using IE.Perhaps they like ads and spyware.

 

Yes, I agree! I've had IE for a long time, and I've felt so safe, with the tools that I have to protect my baby. The reasons why I changed browser was certainly not because I didn't feel safe! You are absolutely right, the biggest problem is lack of information, people don't know what the problem is or how to protect themselves. Many still think that an antivirus program is all that is needed... Firewall, what on earth is that? .....

It would be good if retailers gave out more information. I was stunned when I had to call customer service at my ISP a few weeks ago because they didn't give me the speed I'm paying for, and the person I spoke to actually asked how I was protected! (in the end he had to agree that this baby is like fort knox, and it was highly unlikely the slow speed could have been because of anything nasty... but still!) First time EVER though, that anyone has bothered to talk about anything other than norton antivirus... I wish more people were like that, usually the sales persons have such poor knowledge themselves, they can't give any good advice at all!

Back on topic again, sorry about the rant!

Btw, do you think I should claim a commission for my services?

 

Yes, you have to make sure you get a warning when you try to close multiple tabs. If you got rid of that warning, you can get it back in options in the Tool menu.

Let me know if you want to know what extensions I found useful!

You might have to work a little with the settings when it comes to how you want links to open, that was probably my biggest struggle, to keep FF from opening links in my chat window all the time... lol.

 

I have mine set to open links in a new window, that way I can keep up with what the tabs are being used for. I would get so confused trying to remember what was what & I would end up with a ton of tabs. lol

I use IE for Windoze Update & that's it.