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Since getting my new PC a month ago, I have been using Firefox, and only Firefox. And you know what? I can't imagine ever going back to IE6. Firefox is simply a better browser. Better window management, less trouble with pop-ups, and I don't have to worry about a critical security patch every month, figleafing over the fact that you are compromised by the mere fact of running Internet Explorer.

So I was wondering what the IE/Firefox ratio was on this board. Apparently it is 85/15 globally - are we netheads a smarter lot? :)

*is Opera user*
Hurrah for Opera!

I've been using it for over a year, it's the best thing since Jesus.

Firefox = good
Firefox + Adblock = fricken awesome.

Since getting my new PC a month ago, I have been using Firefox, and only Firefox. And you know what? I can't imagine ever going back to IE6. Firefox is simply a better browser. Better window management, less trouble with pop-ups, and I don't have to worry about a critical security patch every month, figleafing over the fact that you are compromised by the mere fact of running Internet Explorer.

So I was wondering what the IE/Firefox ratio was on this board. Apparently it is 85/15 globally - are we netheads a smarter lot? :)
Firefox, and ditto.
I don't normally bother with this sort of things, but cos I'm online a lot more now, that tabbed browsing thing is a godsend.

Safari does what I need it to do...everything Explorer and Netscape couldn't.

just got firefox the other day, and it makes IE look like a little bitch, damn i wish i would have known about firefox earlier.

firefox except when I develop websites at work for my boss who loves IE and wants pages formatted to look good in IE first and foremost.

I use a Mac, and I still run Firefox--the popup blocker is better than the one with Safari. I've been using Firefox for about 14 months--on my PC before I switched--and I won't use anything else unless I have to.

firefox except when I develop websites at work for my boss who loves IE and wants pages formatted to look good in IE first and foremost.

There's even a plugin for for FF which let's you switch to a IE view, it's called IE tab.

Here's a list of plugins I use with FF:

AdBlock
FlashBlock
Tabbrowser Preferences
NoScript
FasterFox

*is Opera user*
Hurrah for Opera!
yay for opera! I figure as more and more people use firefox, more security problems will be created. And opera will still be amazing.

There's even a plugin for for FF which let's you switch to a IE view, it's called IE tab.

Here's a list of plugins I use with FF:

AdBlock
FlashBlock
Tabbrowser Preferences
NoScript
FasterFox

I have the view in IE plugin :)

Firefox + Adblock = fricken awesome.
Damn straight! No way am I going to look at those annoying little ads that keep jolt free:).

However, Tab Mix Plus is, by far, the best extention.

I use a comination of the 2. to me:


Firefox:

plus: convinient, sexy-looking, easy to use, plus it has tabs. those sexy sexy tabs.

cons: viewing flash is a drag, it's kinda slow to load up.

Internet Explorer:

pros: loads faster, great for viewing flash videos. familiarity.

cons: vulnerability to viruses. unsexy interface, no tabs.



In short, IE is better for speed and flash videos, but Firefox has it's plugins and addons that make it better. not to mention the tabs. I love the tabs.

me+tabs =:fluffle:

Sadly latly I have switched back to IE7

I like firefox but their ram usage for their by tab memory eats up ram.

but I do like the browser and use it on all my *nix machines that I have a gui on
Also use opera and links and konquer

Im trying it right now for the first time. It seems pretty cool. But I have a question. Is there a good spellcheck plugin for it, and where can I get it?

Also, how to I change my scrollbutton speed? It's going slower than is does in IE.


EDIT - Jolt seems to be loading a bit faster with it. But it might just be Jolt is being crappy at the moment.

FF is much faster than IE for me.

Enabled Extensions: [14]
- Adblock 0.5.3.042: http://adblock.mozdev.org
- BugMeNot 1.3: http://roachfiend.com
- CustomizeGoogle 0.44: http://www.customizegoogle.com/
- FireFTP 0.90.1: http://fireftp.mozdev.org
- Firesomething 1.7.0: http://www.cosmicat.com/
- Image Zoom 0.2.3: http://imagezoom.yellowgorilla.net/
- Mouse Gestures 1.0.4: http://optimoz.mozdev.org/gestures/
- MR Tech Local Install 4.2.3: http://www.mrtech.com/extensions/local_install/
- Restart Firefox 0.3.1: http://extensions.jedbrown.net
- SomethingAwful Last Read Enhancement 1.16.1550: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1560564
- StumbleUpon 2.4: http://www.stumbleupon.com/
- Talkback 1.5.0.1: http://talkback.mozilla.org/
- Translate 0.6.0.8: http://ctomer.com
- YakAlike 0.9.3: http://www.yakalike.com/

Installed Themes: [3]
- Firefox (default): http://www.mozilla.org/
- ifox 1.5.2: http://www.radar.250x.com
- Qute 3.0.4: http://quadrone.org/

I'm using iFox for my theme.

I use Firefox and sometimes Opera. I still can't understand why people say: "Firefox sucks and IE is great!" IE has more holes than Swiss cheese.

Sadly latly I have switched back to IE7

I like firefox but their ram usage for their by tab memory eats up ram.

but I do like the browser and use it on all my *nix machines that I have a gui on
Also use opera and links and konquer
*stares evily*

but I do like the browser and use it on all my *nix machines that I have a gui on
Also use opera and links and konquer


yay for links :)
however, i'm not a big fan of Konqourers(read:KDEs) "all in one" stuff, I feel it takes my choice from me.

uses firefox for GUI, links2 for textbased browsing...
and wget for downloading... me:fluffle: wget

If you're refering to me for the links bit, I just copy pasted from my config.

EDIT: My grammar is taking a break tonight. Don't mind my grammar mistakes.

Also use opera and links and konquer*stares evily*
If that was supposed to be Konqueror (http://www.konqueror.org), then your malice is misplaced. Konqui even rocks the fox.

If you're refering to me for the links bit, I just copy pasted from my config.

EDIT: My grammar is taking a break tonight. Don't mind my grammar mistakes.

nope, I was refering to that Upwardthrust uses the browser links that is really cool :)

If that was supposed to be Konqueror (http://www.konqueror.org), then your malice is misplaced. Konqui even rocks the fox.
Sorry I am in links right now no spell check lol

http://geek.upwardthrust.us/general.jpg

yay for links :)
however, i'm not a big fan of Konqourers(read:KDEs) "all in one" stuff, I feel it takes my choice from me.

uses firefox for GUI, links2 for textbased browsing...
and wget for downloading... me:fluffle: wget
Lol yay another geek :)

http://geek.upwardthrust.us/newxfce.jpg hehehe

Lol yay another geek :)

http://geek.upwardthrust.us/newxfce.jpg hehehe
Cool Background.

Shameless Firefox addict here

Cool Background.
Got to love google image search for "fire" (that or flame) lol

I use Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com/). It is based on Internet Explorer, but I have not had any problems; no viruses, no malrware/sptware etc..., running it.

I have tride FireFox several time and do not like it. I did not like the way the tabbs worked and I found it much easier to use Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com/).
For me Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com/) is the best browser hands down.
Don't believe me? Ask the millions that use it.

It really does not matter what browser you use as long as you do not visit porn or warez sites. All that you really need is a good popup bloker.


http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/24/maxthon17lt.jpg

Got to love google image search for "fire" (that or flame) lol
I believe that I shall partake in a quick google search for a new background. The default Windows background is getting somewhat boring.

I believe that I shall partake in a quick google search for a new background. The default Windows background is getting somewhat boring.
Yeah my windows gui was geting boring in general
That is why I did this

http://geek.upwardthrust.us/windows.jpg

I mostly use Safari, but sometimes I use Firefox on my Mac. I run both Firefox and Konqueror on my Linux machine. I wouldn't touch IE with a ten foot pole.

Since getting my new PC a month ago, I have been using Firefox, and only Firefox. And you know what? I can't imagine ever going back to IE6. Firefox is simply a better browser. Better window management, less trouble with pop-ups, and I don't have to worry about a critical security patch every month, figleafing over the fact that you are compromised by the mere fact of running Internet Explorer.

So I was wondering what the IE/Firefox ratio was on this board. Apparently it is 85/15 globally - are we netheads a smarter lot? :)
I got more text when holding my cursor over threads in general using internet explorer though... I miss it this [---] much.

just got firefox the other day, and it makes IE look like a little bitch, damn i wish i would have known about firefox earlier.
That's 'cause IE is a little bitch. But sometimes firefox can't open some pages, so I have to use IE.:(

i use firefox for exerything,except videos and runescape on my deskop, and if there was a firefox for palm os...well i would have to do a happy dance...because palm's blazer browser is horrible!!


but yeah, firefox owns..(l'm a multitasker at heart)

I use Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com/). It is based on Internet Explorer, but I have not had any problems; no viruses, no malrware/sptware etc..., running it.

I have tride FireFox several time and do not like it. I did not like the way the tabbs worked and I found it much easier to use Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com/).
For me Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com/) is the best browser hands down.
Don't believe me? Ask the millions that use it.

It really does not matter what browser you use as long as you do not visit porn or warez sites. All that you really need is a good popup bloker.

Wow. That was totally NOT an obvious advertisement for Maxthon.

And that browser screenshot doesn't look cluttered at all... :rolleyes:

Yeah my windows gui was geting boring in general
That is why I did this

http://geek.upwardthrust.us/windows.jpg

your rez is huge.

Firefox for the win! :D

Wow. That was totally NOT an obvious advertisement for Maxthon.

And that browser screenshot doesn't look cluttered at all... :rolleyes:
Max-wha?

All it succeeded in was overstretching the last page. And now you've cunningly quoted it, allowing it to spread its suckiness to this page, overstretching it too. I'd appreciate it if you edited your post, since not everybody uses 108342x79088 resolutions. :)

I got more text when holding my cursor over threads in general using internet explorer though... I miss it this [---] much.

might be because of mis-use of the alt attribute. the alt attribute is for browsers that don't support images, or whenever the image won't load for whatever reason. the title attribute is what is supposed to popup when you hover over something; but most browsers (IE specificaly) uses the alt attribute like the title attribute

I've only learnt one thing with Nationstates, FireFox!


I couldn't thank you people enough.

Yeah my windows gui was geting boring in general
That is why I did this

http://geek.upwardthrust.us/windows.jpg
I smell Litestep? (Am I right?)

Right now mine looks something like this. (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Yatt1/Desktop.jpg) Accually, it looks exactly like that.

*is Opera user*
Hurrah for Opera!
Huzzah! Opera users unite!
My second browser is Yahoo since they provide the internet.

awsome background img.

Firefox, of course.

I forget how long I've been using Firefox. Perhaps a year now. I saw in someone's screenshot a browser with tabs. I found out it was Firefox and was highly intrigued. I then got the browser, and now I hate Internet Explorer with a passion.

Lately, unfortunately, Firefox isn't liking Flash stuff at all. It refuses to use Flash player and wants to use QuickTime to play it. Which doesn't work. At all. No matter what I do to the QuickTime software, even un- and reinstall it. So when there's some Flash I have to see, I grudgingly open an IE window and look.

If anyone knows what my problem might be, feel free to telegram me.

Huzzah! Opera users unite!
My second browser is Yahoo since they provide the internet.

thats why you shouldn't install there software, you should set up the connection with "internet connection wizard" if you're using XP, and burn there CD's in a ritual. and I use Opera too..... or Firefox sometimes..... and IE to test pages.... though I've decided not to use any "dumbing it down for the slow child" code in my pages....

Firefox is great. Konqeror is okay.

2x Dell 2005FPW :)
www.oclasses.com/tawnos/images/Desktop.png

Internet Explorer. Partially because I can't be arsed to bother with anything else, partially because it plays Flash better, I'm told, and partially because I like seeing people who are overfond of Firefox pop an artery when they hear that I use IE.

Max-wha?

All it succeeded in was overstretching the last page. And now you've cunningly quoted it, allowing it to spread its suckiness to this page, overstretching it too. I'd appreciate it if you edited your post, since not everybody uses 108342x79088 resolutions. :)

Sorry man, I took the picture out now. I must have images disabled or something, because it didn't show up as an actual picture, just a link, so I didn't realize it was a pic.

All fixed =)

I smell Litestep? (Am I right?)

Right now mine looks something like this. (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Yatt1/Desktop.jpg) Accually, it looks exactly like that.
SharpE

Opensource I believe ... its on sourceforge

Firefox is great. Konqeror is okay.

2x Dell 2005FPW :)
www.oclasses.com/tawnos/images/Desktop.png
Disapointed in the xmms lol (xine is way better)

:) What distro you running?

If you look at my windows box running dual 19 inchers as well
One for each proc ;)

SharpE

Opensource I believe ... its on sourceforge
Ok.
*heads to sourceforge*
Why do you have two clocks?

Ok.
*heads to sourceforge*
Why do you have two clocks?
I had not set up the bar right

It is more then just a gui change the interface is different a lot more *nix

Such as start menu on right click

And desktop you can not drag and drop to ... (can create shortcuts though)

Its intresting :)