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What makes firefox better than IE
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aj123
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27. January 2009 @ 14:16 |
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So far, the only thing i heard is that it has macros or something but i dont even know what that is. cant seem to get a straight answer on this question.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 27. January 2009 @ 14:17
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27. January 2009 @ 18:58 |
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aj123
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27. January 2009 @ 22:47 |
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thanks
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28. January 2009 @ 09:03 |
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The anti-Microsoft bigots will tell you "It's not Microsoft".
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thekabuki
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17. February 2009 @ 02:07 |
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Just started using Firefox a couple of days ago on the recommendation of a friend. I really like it and having done research myself before downloading it, I now see how flawed IE is with the security issues and such. Because of what I've read I have no intention on using IE again and have FF set as my default browser now.
I've seen some people state that there are a few sites that will only open with IE, although I haven't come across any yet. Is there some work around that issue? Say I come across a website that won't function in Firefox, am I then forced to use IE or is there some way to open with IE but still using Firefox? Hope that made sense and didn't sound too dumb lol
Also, say I never use IE again, do I still need to download the Microsoft Security updates that pertain specifically to IE? I mean, since it's still on my computer,even though I don't use it, am I still vulnerable to security threats?
I know I'm a little late to the game,should have stopped using IE long ago - Thanks for your patience with a newbie :)
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17. February 2009 @ 12:32 |
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You can use IE Tab (link here) to open pages that require IE, such as Windows Updates.
You should always install the latest updates for Windows, including IE updates. As far as updating to the latest version of IE, that's more of a personal preference. At some point Microsoft will quit supporting older versions of IE, but for now (IE6, IE7, or IE8) it doesn't matter which version you use as long as you install all the updates.
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aj123
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17. February 2009 @ 16:27 |
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Originally posted by silk42:
You can use IE Tab (link here) to open pages that require IE, such as Windows Updates.
You should always install the latest updates for Windows, including IE updates. As far as updating to the latest version of IE, that's more of a personal preference. At some point Microsoft will quit supporting older versions of IE, but for now (IE6, IE7, or IE8) it doesn't matter which version you use as long as you install all the updates.
are there any other add-ons worth getting?
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18. February 2009 @ 10:32 |
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I always add Adblock whenever I install Firefox (link here). This will block most advertising that you see on websites as well as pop-ups.
Another popular add-on if you're concerned about security (shouldn't everyone be concerned?) is called noscript (link here). This will keep harmful scripts from running in your browser. Obviously, you can enable them for websites that you trust.
There are thousands of other add-ons, but most of them are going to be useful to only certain people. I'd recommend searching their site (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/) and seeing if there's anything that might interest you.
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aj123
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18. February 2009 @ 19:02 |
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hey thanks. im looking for one last thing that i cant seem to find. Is there any way i can make the address bar like the one in IE. I mean that when click on the drop down box it will show all the last websites that i have manually went to and not the recommended one that FF shows.
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19. February 2009 @ 10:31 |
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SProdigy
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19. February 2009 @ 11:06 |
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What makes firefox better than IE?
EVERYTHING.
Sorry, couldn't help it! Actually the IE7Pro download for IE7 adds a few extra features, such as spell checking, session management, etc. that Firefox has by default.
As for FF, it's definitely my fav, though I am stuck using IE for corporate intranet sites and Windows Update (IE Tab is really the same thing in FF.) Plus I like the tabbed interface and RSS bookmark features better in FF.
Some of my favorite/recommended add-ons for FF:
AdBlock: this is a MUST for any FF user. You will be amazed at how much crap you don't put up with using FF instead of IE.
Foxmarks: if you use multiple PC's, this addon will allow you to sync your bookmarks with a server, which then can be synced with multiple PC's running FF. I currently sync 7 computers with this addon.
McAfee SiteAdvisor: scans and gives a recommendation as to whether a site is safe or not. Particularly useful green checkmarks or red x's in Google help when trying to search for something.
FEBE: Backs up your Firefox profile. Helpful if you wipe your PC, or if you want to copy your entire profile, including settings and addons, to another PC.
Split Browser: Tabs can be windowed within Firefox for side by side comparison, looking at multiple pics, etc. Reminds me of this feature within MS Excel.
There are countless other addons, but most of the ones I've recommended are for function rather than personal taste. You could also get addons for weather forecasts, iTunes playback, etc. You'll just have to sort through it all and find what you like.
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aj123
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19. February 2009 @ 17:47 |
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19. February 2009 @ 18:23 |
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In Firefox, click on Tools from the File Menu and then choose Options. From there, choose the Privacy icon at the top and make sure that you're not clearing your history when you close Firefox.
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varnull
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19. February 2009 @ 19:06 |
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Originally posted by dailun:
The anti-Microsoft bigots will tell you "It's not Microsoft".
I'm anti-microcrap.. because I am.. but as for a bigot?.. nah.. you are a f-in retard if you think that isn't going to get a response from the free people mofo XD
IE is the malware and spyware writers best ally.. it exposes the core of your operating system to the hostile environment of the internet.. that's the first reason.. the second is it is not a standards compliant browser.. it mangles pages and forces web developers to adopt broken non standard code forms for the pages to display correctly.. want more technical reasons not to use it?
why not try opera.. a great browser, sleek and fast with lots of good plugins and extensions. Another standards compliant "doesn't want to break the internet for the sake of exclusive monopoly" browser.
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aj123
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20. February 2009 @ 16:34 |
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Originally posted by silk42:
In Firefox, click on Tools from the File Menu and then choose Options. From there, choose the Privacy icon at the top and make sure that you're not clearing your history when you close Firefox.
i did that and it seemed to work, but after a while when i restart everything is deleted again and the clear history when firefox is checked again.
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20. February 2009 @ 17:47 |
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Do you have any other program on you computer that you use to keep your computer clean of spyware and adware, such as CCleaner?
http://www.ccleaner.com/
It's possible that another application is clearing your history and causing the clear history box to get checked.
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oViCiOuSo
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20. February 2009 @ 18:14 |
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I couldn't if I wanted to use IE.
I wouldn't if I could use IE.
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thekabuki
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20. February 2009 @ 22:23 |
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Original OP here...thanks for all the replies-appreciate the insight.
One question about the Ad Block add-on suggestion. I really don't get any pop-ups or ads. I have the Google toolbar installed (with Google notifier disabled btw) and that seems to work. Plus have S & D spybot with teatimer which I "think" also blocks bad content. Also too I'm don't visit sites that are notorious for pop-ups and ads
Anyways, if I have the Google pop up blocker, should I still ad the Add block FF add-on? Or will they conflict somehow?
Also, I saw a flash block(?) add-on ...would this conflict with eBay. ebay's site is bloated with flash & unnecessary garbage loading in the background, but I'm a seller there so don't want to add anything on that blocks me from using the site
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vballstud
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20. February 2009 @ 23:50 |
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Originally posted by dailun:
The anti-Microsoft bigots will tell you "It's not Microsoft".
I'm not anti-Microsoft, but I do know that most, if not all viruses are written to affect Microsoft products. Therefore IE, a Microsoft Product, is generally a target.
Firefox has obviously done something right because IE7 and IE8 have mimicked many features that FireFox has... like tabbed browsing and add-ons.
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aj123
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21. February 2009 @ 12:52 |
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Originally posted by silk42:
Do you have any other program on you computer that you use to keep your computer clean of spyware and adware, such as CCleaner?
http://www.ccleaner.com/
It's possible that another application is clearing your history and causing the clear history box to get checked.
got everything working to the way i want. thanks alot for ur help.
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SProdigy
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25. February 2009 @ 10:23 |
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Originally posted by thekabuki:
Original OP here...thanks for all the replies-appreciate the insight.
One question about the Ad Block add-on suggestion. I really don't get any pop-ups or ads. I have the Google toolbar installed (with Google notifier disabled btw) and that seems to work. Plus have S & D spybot with teatimer which I "think" also blocks bad content. Also too I'm don't visit sites that are notorious for pop-ups and ads
Anyways, if I have the Google pop up blocker, should I still ad the Add block FF add-on? Or will they conflict somehow?
Also, I saw a flash block(?) add-on ...would this conflict with eBay. ebay's site is bloated with flash & unnecessary garbage loading in the background, but I'm a seller there so don't want to add anything on that blocks me from using the site
eBay is mostly ads. I don't have issues when using AdBlock plus. Google Toolbar is actually closing the windows from opening, rather than "blocking" them. AdBlockPlus blocks scripts, such as popup code and harmful junk from a list of websites, from loading at all.
The TeaTimer in Spybot only prevents changes to the registry, such as startup items. It's the "Immunize" function in Spybot that's a little more on target; it adds known harmful websites to your Hosts file. For example, if I visited "viruswebsite.com" Spybot adds this entry to visit the "wrong" IP address and not the official website, therefor "protecting" your computer.
It's really a halfass way of doing things, especially since multiple programs can write to or overwrite the Hosts file. Also since the Hosts file is really a text file, there is a limit the size of that file, though I'm not sure if Spybot's Immunize function has gotten that many sites listed yet or not...
So to answer your question, you're probably better off with AdBlockPlus and removing Google Toolbar, since the Google search engine is already built into Firefox.
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SProdigy
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25. February 2009 @ 10:38 |
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Originally posted by vballstud:
I'm not anti-Microsoft, but I do know that most, if not all viruses are written to affect Microsoft products. Therefore IE, a Microsoft Product, is generally a target. Firefox has obviously done something right because IE7 and IE8 have mimicked many features that FireFox has... like tabbed browsing and add-ons.
Originally posted by varnull:
IE is the malware and spyware writers best ally.. it exposes the core of your operating system to the hostile environment of the internet.. that's the first reason.. the second is it is not a standards compliant browser.. it mangles pages and forces web developers to adopt broken non standard code forms for the pages to display correctly.. want more technical reasons not to use it?
Ah, Varnull, great to see you here. Though I generally do not agree with your open source and anti-MS views, you are 100% correct in your assessment of Internet Explorer. Though it's true that IE is a target for crapware, it's because of bs like ActiveX that allows the crapware to get on your system in the first place. IE causes me headaches as a PC tech and website designer.
As a PC tech, Antivirus 2009 spyware is popping up on machines everywhere, even here at my work, where our network uses McAfee Enterprise (not the greatest) combined with a high end hardware firewall. People ask me "How does this happen?" Though it may be caused by the end user, how exactly do they Google Search for a webpage and then get this crapware slipping in the backdoor? Not exactly something I've seen happen with FF... or a Mac or Linux system either. It's nerve racking, but keeps business steady!
As a website designer, IE has always made it difficult to make sites compliant with multiple browsers. I remember first starting with CSS and how it was a pain trying to get it to look the same in Netscape Navigator and IE. Eventually Netscape gave way to the IE monster, and I only had to worry about IE for a few years. Fast forward to present day, and we're at again! Trying to get anything to work the same way in FF/Opera/Safari/Chrome and then IE, is usually a headache. It took MS until the IE7 release to implement rendering for PNG transparency. Where the hell have they been all these years? I can make this awesome visual website, and have it look like complete trash in IE. Guess what? That makes me have to work harder, longer and waste more time trying to get it the way I want (or the client wants!) In the end, time equals money, and do you think MS is going to pickup the slack? Nope.
Everyone do yourself a favor and ignore IE.
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