[Debate] IE or FireFox ??

Veolus · 01-08-2005, 05:55 PM

which is better IE or FireFox?? you decide! in this debate

My Opinion

Definitely FireFox!! Using IE is like being naked, walking on the streets and not even knowing about it..

Using IE exposes you to a ton of exploits, security flaws,etc such as porno dialers which i hate the most!!! I have one right now!!! and other stuff like popups, etc..

Make the switch
http://www.mozilla.org

{insert name here} · 01-08-2005, 06:13 PM

FireFox, no contest!!

Firefox is more secure, blocks more adds, has more features I want, and actually use compapred to IE. I could go on and on.....

identity_00 · 01-08-2005, 06:15 PM

I like to stick with the norm so I say IE.

***armstrong*** · 01-08-2005, 06:35 PM

I use Netscape, for the security and stability. Its also mozilla-based, like firefox.

Veolus · 01-08-2005, 06:38 PM

Good to hear most of you guys are secured and not using IE

crazy · 01-08-2005, 07:16 PM

Firefox is definately the best, I made the switch from IE just recently. My browsing speeds are up about 50% and I love the tab option, right now I have about 20 windows open in IE that wasn't possible.

Veolus · 01-08-2005, 07:18 PM

cool!!

i also just made the switch to FireFox a couple of days ago LOL

CoolGuy · 01-08-2005, 08:39 PM

I use firefox also. It is the best, A while back i used Opera, it has it's flaws. IE isn't a bad explorer however it's just the most concentrated on by hackers.

My 2 cents.

lewis_ho · 01-09-2005, 12:06 AM

Sometimes Firefox can't load some pages properly..

sunken · 01-09-2005, 12:27 AM

I still use IE because I can't get used to Firefox, which I find to be more of a pain than a godsend to switch. The same reason I really can't seem to get used to Photoshop 7. It might be better, but I can't get anything done on it as compared to 6. Firefox, despite all the hype, has a long way to go to convince the 97% that are still using IE.

RJ · 01-09-2005, 01:03 AM

It took me a good long while to make the transition. I have been using Smart Explorer (a tabbed version of IE) for several years and some things on Firefox just felt a little unnatural at first. I've been using both IE and Firefox for the past three months.

With FF I hated how Google search box would open in the current tab, and how clicking on external links would open new instances of Firefox instead of opening a new tab. Well, I've finally figured out how to configure it all just how I like it using about:config and adding new extensions. So as of LAST WEEK, I'm exclusively using Firefox!

Woop!

dotcommakers · 01-09-2005, 02:40 AM

sorry for little out of topic.. but RJ .. did you find any way when we click on link .. it opens in new tab not new window

btw. let me say I CANT SURF WITHOUT FIREFOX

FIREFOX IS THE BEST

superprogrammer · 01-09-2005, 09:29 AM

I am not against firefox but just read this
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/07/mozilla_flaws/

matrics · 01-09-2005, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by dotcommakers

sorry for little out of topic.. but RJ .. did you find any way when we click on link .. it opens in new tab not new window

btw. let me say I CANT SURF WITHOUT FIREFOX
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/the-break-room/63988-debate-ie-or-firefox.html

FIREFOX IS THE BEST

Well, you can
a) Right click on the link and then click open in new tab
or
b) click on the link with the scrolling wheel of your mouse (if you have one)

CoolGuy · 01-09-2005, 10:59 AM

I use firefox however, most sites are best compatible with IE, so it's best to get an IE based software maybe.

Scott · 01-10-2005, 09:28 AM

If the site doesn't work or load correctly in Mozilla/Netscape/FireFox, screw it. IMHO, if it doesn't, the webmaster/s needs to learn a thing or two.

dotcommakers · 01-10-2005, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by matrics

Well, you can
a) Right click on the link and then click open in new tab
or
b) click on the link with the scrolling wheel of your mouse (if you have one)

yeah i know that

but if there is any extention who open left button link in new tab

01-10-2005, 10:36 AM

Coming to you via Firefox. Just downloaded, and seems much snappier than IE.
Have used Thunderbird, (also open source), as email client and like it. Have also gone from WIN OS to Mac, so the distance between me and M$N becomes more complete w/ each passing day.

However, I am getting some weirdness.
I opened up the NP Smiley Box and when I closed it, the Smiley Scrollbar remained. Every post on this thread now has a Smiley scrollbar w/o the rest of the Smiley box!

01-10-2005, 10:43 AM

Make that a Smiley scroll on every posting field on every thread at the NP site. Will log out and return to see if that resolves the prob.
Ugh- still have it. Have I become a magnet for system glitches, or what?!! Sheesh!
Doesn't come up on IE, so looks like I'll stick w/ both for a while.
Maybe a Mac-Firefox compatibility issue??

DomainsForCharity · 01-10-2005, 12:58 PM

I can't stand Firefox to be honest. Its so much slower than IE for one, and it loads pages in a completely different order than I want. What I mean by this is that IE loads up all of the text and displays it, and then starts loading the images. Firefox on the other hand loads in order of the html. I'd rather see the content before all of the images on the page.

And all of this vulnerability crap people bring up doesn't make sense either. I've used IE for as long as I've used computers and have never gotten spyware or viruses. You have to be smart when you surf the web. If something random pops up, don't click it.

I guess you just have to be smart to use IE.

superprogrammer · 01-10-2005, 02:08 PM

FireFox is slower?
I am hearing that for the first time

jeter4982 · 01-10-2005, 02:27 PM

I guess I am in the minority, but I can't stand firefox. The tab system is just annoying, in my opinion, and it is barely faster on my computer. Viruses have never been a problem with me, and IE, but I think that is also partially contributed to the anti-virus software I have installed. Also, I think it sucks that there is no Google Toolbar for Firefox

AsclepiusZ · 01-11-2005, 01:36 PM

IE is good for speed but Firefox is more stable. although lately i have been hearing of a few security holes in firefox so it might not be as stable as everyone thinks

jroy · 01-11-2005, 02:06 PM

fire fox all the way, ie is too unsecure

domain.addict · 01-11-2005, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by jroy

fire fox all the way, ie is too unsecure

Right on brother -.-

01-08-2005, 05:55 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Veolus Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 4,308	[Debate] IE or FireFox ?? which is better IE or FireFox?? you decide! in this debate My Opinion Definitely FireFox!! Using IE is like being naked, walking on the streets and not even knowing about it.. Using IE exposes you to a ton of exploits, security flaws,etc such as porno dialers which i hate the most!!! I have one right now!!! and other stuff like popups, etc.. Make the switch http://www.mozilla.org

01-08-2005, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
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01-08-2005, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
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01-09-2005, 12:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
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RJ NamePros Admin Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,919 Follow @DomainBuyer	It took me a good long while to make the transition. I have been using Smart Explorer (a tabbed version of IE) for several years and some things on Firefox just felt a little unnatural at first. I've been using both IE and Firefox for the past three months. With FF I hated how Google search box would open in the current tab, and how clicking on external links would open new instances of Firefox instead of opening a new tab. Well, I've finally figured out how to configure it all just how I like it using about:config and adding new extensions. So as of LAST WEEK, I'm exclusively using Firefox! Woop! __________________ Reach me at rj at namepros dot com

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01-08-2005, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
{insert name here} Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,304	FireFox, no contest!! Firefox is more secure, blocks more adds, has more features I want, and actually use compapred to IE. I could go on and on.....

01-08-2005, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
identity_00 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,212	I like to stick with the norm so I say IE.

01-08-2005, 06:38 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
Veolus Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 4,308	Good to hear most of you guys are secured and not using IE

01-08-2005, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
crazy NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 614	Firefox is definately the best, I made the switch from IE just recently. My browsing speeds are up about 50% and I love the tab option, right now I have about 20 windows open in IE that wasn't possible.

01-08-2005, 07:18 PM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
Veolus Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 4,308	cool!! i also just made the switch to FireFox a couple of days ago LOL

01-09-2005, 12:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
lewis_ho New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 4	Sometimes Firefox can't load some pages properly..

01-09-2005, 02:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
dotcommakers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: world wide web Posts: 2,062 Follow @dotcommakers	sorry for little out of topic.. but RJ .. did you find any way when we click on link .. it opens in new tab not new window btw. let me say I CANT SURF WITHOUT FIREFOX FIREFOX IS THE BEST

01-09-2005, 09:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
superprogrammer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 4,324	I am not against firefox but just read this http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/07/mozilla_flaws/ __________________ Download youtube videos at www.HugYouTube.com -NO LINKS TO PARKED PAGES- Anonymous access at www.Banned.net

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01-10-2005, 09:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,541	If the site doesn't work or load correctly in Mozilla/Netscape/FireFox, screw it. IMHO, if it doesn't, the webmaster/s needs to learn a thing or two.

01-10-2005, 10:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
Grrilla Guest Posts: n/a	Coming to you via Firefox. Just downloaded, and seems much snappier than IE. Have used Thunderbird, (also open source), as email client and like it. Have also gone from WIN OS to Mac, so the distance between me and M$N becomes more complete w/ each passing day. However, I am getting some weirdness. I opened up the NP Smiley Box and when I closed it, the Smiley Scrollbar remained. Every post on this thread now has a Smiley scrollbar w/o the rest of the Smiley box! Last edited by Grrilla; 01-10-2005 at 10:39 AM.

01-10-2005, 10:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
Grrilla Guest Posts: n/a	Make that a Smiley scroll on every posting field on every thread at the NP site. Will log out and return to see if that resolves the prob. Ugh- still have it. Have I become a magnet for system glitches, or what?!! Sheesh! Doesn't come up on IE, so looks like I'll stick w/ both for a while. Maybe a Mac-Firefox compatibility issue?? Last edited by Grrilla; 01-10-2005 at 10:52 AM.

01-10-2005, 12:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
DomainsForCharity New Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DomainsForCharity.org Posts: 4	I can't stand Firefox to be honest. Its so much slower than IE for one, and it loads pages in a completely different order than I want. What I mean by this is that IE loads up all of the text and displays it, and then starts loading the images. Firefox on the other hand loads in order of the html. I'd rather see the content before all of the images on the page. And all of this vulnerability crap people bring up doesn't make sense either. I've used IE for as long as I've used computers and have never gotten spyware or viruses. You have to be smart when you surf the web. If something random pops up, don't click it. I guess you just have to be smart to use IE. __________________ NamePros Charity Auction Please dontate your unused domain names Click here for more info Click here to donate NP$

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01-10-2005, 02:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
jeter4982 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT, USA Posts: 3,299	I guess I am in the minority, but I can't stand firefox. The tab system is just annoying, in my opinion, and it is barely faster on my computer. Viruses have never been a problem with me, and IE, but I think that is also partially contributed to the anti-virus software I have installed. Also, I think it sucks that there is no Google Toolbar for Firefox

01-11-2005, 01:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
AsclepiusZ NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Good question..... Posts: 520	IE is good for speed but Firefox is more stable. although lately i have been hearing of a few security holes in firefox so it might not be as stable as everyone thinks

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