Internet Explorer v Firefox

crusty


Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 22

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 19:51

As I am having a few problems with Windows Internet recently, I wondered if any member uses Firefox

and which they consider preferable. Also, is it possible to run them side by side.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 19:54

we use both Firefox was causing our problem stopped using it - always used to use both cannot now

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 22:36

I think you'll find that Google Chrome is faster than either IE or Firefox. You can have all of them running on your computer.

mahdel


Joined: 28/05/2009
Posts: 255

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 23:17

they just announced a massive security flaw in IE today. I'd use firefox or chrome.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 23:21

I used to use firefox....but now have google chrome it's much better...

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 23:35

*I* like Google Crome as it 'anticipates;' and learns what you do, but it is till a 'bit' unstable' with video in flash format and I use Firefox when Chrome 'annoys' me

meetumair



Joined: 26/01/2011
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 00:40

Google Chrome is best option for a web browser.It is very fast and also it have a lot of Extensions(Plugins). Most of famous extension is Ad blocker.

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 08:51

I use firefox at the moment but keep getting an annoying message about the URL being invalid and cannot be loaded. I then have to restart my pc. Didn't get this with IE, so thinking of changing back.

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 09:11

Interesting one this have tried chrome and firefox on various occasions and always end up going back to IE seems easier to use and faster



Love to see some proof from those that think chrome and firefox are faster urban myth methinks



Also tried Mac/safari now that combination really is rubbish but benefits greatly from brainwashing advertising



at the end of the day you cant beat microsoft love em or hate em they are the best at what they do something to do with resources I suppose

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 09:46

Some tests done recently :



http://www.pcworld.com/article/162252/google_chrome_is_fastest_browser_in_siteloading_tests.html



..Winner - (fastest to load in Vista - Chrome)



http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/opera-10.60-internet-explorer-9-safari-5,2680-13.html .......Win for OPERA



http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/10238-63-fastest-browser-test-surprising .... Win for Marathon





These tests seem to suggest that there can't BE much difference in speed.. It's now comfortable YOU are with your choice..



I prefer Chrome - because I happen to open too many Tabs and I like how you can just type a url ( web site address) or what you are looking for in the one place and it will intuitively search - rather than giving a Website not found message.



But it is 'flaky' with flash video and Firefox is more stable then.



I like the latest Opera



MS IE tends to make your PC run slower ( with many open tabs / windows) - but it works best on MS sites !

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 11:14

Why are there two threads for this?

smoggyjim


Joined: 21/07/2007
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 16:12

firefox for me