What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer

Ekka · 24th November 2007, 03:31 PM

I will hands down say this.

Internet Explorer is the worst browser out there, if you build websites then you'll hate it even more. Yet, 80%+ of people out there are using it.

Why?

Because Bill Gates thrust it upon you and it came with the windows operating system.

Well, I'm on a mission to convert as many people as possible to Firefox.

You will get better looking pages, add ons that are just so cool to work with, WAY LESS malware downloaded.

Download firefox free

Therrin · 25th November 2007, 01:31 AM

You've instantly converted me Ekka.

I didn't vote because I just stopped using IE, and haven't really started to use firefox yet.

Used to use other stuff but been using IE for quite a while now. You're right, its just cuz its easy and comes with windows.

TreeCo · 25th November 2007, 04:48 AM

IE for me. I was using Foxfire but some of the newspapers I read online have active video ads running in the side bar and Foxfire doesn't scroll well so I went back to IE. Works fine.

mdvaden · 25th November 2007, 09:37 AM

I tend to use Firefox the most, but occassionally use IE.

When I design my site, I notice that IE and Firefox display similar, but slightly different. Like my menu, it sits up tight on IE, but down a 1/4" on Firefox. IE turns 1 pixel frame borders into more like 2 - 3 pixel borders, but Firefox displays a 1 pixel border as a 1 pixel border.

I tend to go with Firefox to steer clear of IE being more of a magnet for hidden dangers thrust into the internet.

Either one seems to do the job though.

Streyken · 25th November 2007, 09:39 AM

I'll sometimes use IE, if a site requires it, but 99 percent of the time it's Firefox. The addons alone make it the choice for me.

A few of my favorites:
StumbleUpon and del.icio.us addons
SEO addon
Split browser addon
ReloadEvery addon

I've got over 30 of these installed. They are easy to turn on and off to conserver resources, and they make many tasks much quicker.

newguy18 · 25th November 2007, 12:03 PM

i use ie.It has always worked for me but i'll check out the firefox.

Ekka · 26th November 2007, 12:53 PM

Firefox has an addon which allows you to click and see the page as IE.

I love the tools you get with it and it renders very clean and crisp.

With the SEO tools you get a button and just click it to see imported css code for sites, that's so cool.

I also have the Stumble tool bar, should use it more!

shaggs · 27th November 2007, 01:24 AM

I'll admit my computer knowledge is only spread as far as the software that came with it. IE seems to do me, but thats all I know.

JohN Dee · 27th November 2007, 01:31 AM

Noooooooooo Ekka!

Where is the option for Opera?! Opera ftw. I'll convert ya, all of you's - I'll convert yas all! lol.

Ekka · 27th November 2007, 01:34 AM

Nah ya aint converting me I got too many custom goodies here.

Shaggs, make the move, you'll be better off.

JohN Dee · 27th November 2007, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Shaggs, make the move, you'll be better off.

To Opera.

Opera has its own built in Widgets and Bittorrent. Pretty nifty for the unsavy computer user.

Just outta curiosity, what is the number of users using Opera here in your Awstats?

Ekka · 27th November 2007, 02:17 AM

I knew you were going to do that so I got the numbers. These numbers are for the last month.

JohN Dee · 27th November 2007, 02:22 AM

We are a Minority...

Wow people still use Netscape? Wern't they bought out ages ago by Microsoft?

ropensaddle · 1st December 2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I will hands down say this.

Internet Explorer is the worst browser out there, if you build websites then you'll hate it even more. Yet, 80%+ of people out there are using it.

Why?

Because Bill Gates thrust it upon you and it came with the windows operating system.

Well, I'm on a mission to convert as many people as possible to Firefox.

You will get better looking pages, add ons that are just so cool to work with, WAY LESS malware downloaded.

Download firefox free

Been on firefox since got a puter better all around adware spy you
are right!

pomme · 3rd December 2007, 03:16 AM

not a techie have just downloaded firefox will give it a go. will need i.e. for watching on linefooty/boxing though (come on ricky spank the yank lol)

Pigdog · 23rd December 2007, 04:30 PM

I've built several computers and always used IE because that's what was included with Microsoft's OS.
I just built one and installed Ubuntu (linux) on it, seeing how it was free for just downloading it, and it comes with FireFox.
I've noticed some stuff doesn't show up with Firefox like some advertisements. (might be bad for a site who depends on those ads for revenue) Of course I don't miss that but so far like Firefox every bit as much as IE.
The Ubuntu OS works great too!
Takes a bit of getting use to to install new programs on but then I haven't had any problems with malware either.
The version of Ubuntu I put on the machine was 7.04. It runs faster than Windows XP.
I did try their latest version which is 7.10 and it runs slower for some reason so went back to 7.04 until they get the bugs worked out of it.
Microsoft should be concerned if very many folks catch wind of Ubuntu!
Or at least the version I'm usi

View Poll Results: Which browser do you use?
Internet Explorer	18	50.00%
Firefox	16	44.44%
Other	2	5.56%
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24th November 2007, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer I will hands down say this. Internet Explorer is the worst browser out there, if you build websites then you'll hate it even more. Yet, 80%+ of people out there are using it. Why? Because Bill Gates thrust it upon you and it came with the windows operating system. Well, I'm on a mission to convert as many people as possible to Firefox. You will get better looking pages, add ons that are just so cool to work with, WAY LESS malware downloaded. Download firefox free __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

25th November 2007, 01:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,113	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer You've instantly converted me Ekka. I didn't vote because I just stopped using IE, and haven't really started to use firefox yet. Used to use other stuff but been using IE for quite a while now. You're right, its just cuz its easy and comes with windows. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

25th November 2007, 04:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
TreeCo Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 260	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer IE for me. I was using Foxfire but some of the newspapers I read online have active video ads running in the side bar and Foxfire doesn't scroll well so I went back to IE. Works fine.

25th November 2007, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
mdvaden Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 578	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer I tend to use Firefox the most, but occassionally use IE. When I design my site, I notice that IE and Firefox display similar, but slightly different. Like my menu, it sits up tight on IE, but down a 1/4" on Firefox. IE turns 1 pixel frame borders into more like 2 - 3 pixel borders, but Firefox displays a 1 pixel border as a 1 pixel border. I tend to go with Firefox to steer clear of IE being more of a magnet for hidden dangers thrust into the internet. Either one seems to do the job though. __________________ ____________________________________ Grove of Redwood TITANS Oregon BIGOOT trap

25th November 2007, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Streyken Fly'n Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 206	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer I'll sometimes use IE, if a site requires it, but 99 percent of the time it's Firefox. The addons alone make it the choice for me. A few of my favorites: StumbleUpon and del.icio.us addons SEO addon Split browser addon ReloadEvery addon I've got over 30 of these installed. They are easy to turn on and off to conserver resources, and they make many tasks much quicker. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

25th November 2007, 12:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,196	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer i use ie.It has always worked for me but i'll check out the firefox. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

26th November 2007, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer Firefox has an addon which allows you to click and see the page as IE. I love the tools you get with it and it renders very clean and crisp. With the SEO tools you get a button and just click it to see imported css code for sites, that's so cool. I also have the Stumble tool bar, should use it more! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

27th November 2007, 01:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer I'll admit my computer knowledge is only spread as far as the software that came with it. IE seems to do me, but thats all I know.

27th November 2007, 01:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer Noooooooooo Ekka! Where is the option for Opera?! Opera ftw. I'll convert ya, all of you's - I'll convert yas all! lol. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

27th November 2007, 01:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer Nah ya aint converting me I got too many custom goodies here. Shaggs, make the move, you'll be better off. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

27th November 2007, 02:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer We are a Minority... Wow people still use Netscape? Wern't they bought out ages ago by Microsoft? __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

3rd December 2007, 03:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
pomme Fly'n Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 206	Re: What Browser do you use? Firefox vs Internet Explorer not a techie have just downloaded firefox will give it a go. will need i.e. for watching on linefooty/boxing though (come on ricky spank the yank lol)