Mannysz_arg Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 i have ie but a lot of ppl told me that firefox was better..now, i've just seen the link to download it and i'd like to know if i should get it or if i should keep ie..what does firefox have that makes it better? is it safe? thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vape Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Firstly, yes it is safe to download Firefox, 100 million downloads can't be wrong. Firefox has been in the news, and all over the web. Read the download.com review if you still don't trust it ;) More to the point, is it safe to use Firefox? It's time for me to tell you that it is Intenet Explorer which is not safe to use :!: ActiveX and OS inegration make IE an easy target for virusses and spyware. Firefox, however, does not allow AcitiveX to run :) Firefox also has an excellent history of patching security exploits in the browser, wheras Microsoft has often left known security holes in their browser for months on end. Most likely, however, you don't want to hear technical waffle and statistics, you just want the web to work, and as Firefox is streamlined and user friendly, it'll do just that. It's a tiny download (5 MB,) installation takes seconds and it automtically imports your favorites and settings from IE *thumbs up* Once you're off and browsing, be amazed by the simplicity of the default theme, (or download other themes to make it look however you like) and marvel at the beauty of tabed browsing - keep your taskbar tidy and save your PC's RAM for other more improtant things. Are you perhaps sick and tired of popup windows getting through IE's popup blocker? Firefox's is far more advanced. Want a special feature that you think might be useful? Install extensions. Check your gmail/yahoo mail automatically, show the weather in your status bar or automatically download all the links on a page - with extensions it's all possible, but only if you want it. I could go on for a while here ;) Just download it and try it, if you don't like it you can just uninstall and continue using IE as per normal. If you have any questions, please feel free to post back here :D Where the bloody hell are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Get Opera. FireFox isnt the only alternative :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vape Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Get Opera. FireFox isnt the only alternative :xShoo off :!: Nah, Rick raises a good point, both Firefox and Opera are far superior to IE, but they're different and each have their own pros and cons. Personally, I prefer Firefox (as you might've gathered :P) Where the bloody hell are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharper Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Download Internet Explorer, thats a great browser 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Download Internet Explorer, thats a great browser 8) I agree. PS: No sarcasm from me though. :? Notoriously Trollish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andyizcool Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Use anything other than IE for browsing the web. Just stopping ActiveX already increases your security. Then there's the holes where spyware comes through on IE and just gives you popups even when you're not online. I personally use FireFox with the AdBlock extension for no banner ads and the NoScript extension so javascripts won't work unless I allow the site. I do this because sites can sometimes contain unsafe (dodgy) javascripts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Download Internet Explorer, thats a great browser 8) I agree. PS: No sarcasm from me though. :? I prefer Firefox because of its extensions, but yes, IE is a good browser - if configured properly. The problem is that not everyone knows how to do this, and you two (Chris and Sharper, seeing as I'm quite sure you both know perfectly well how to secure IE properly) are outnumbered by a vast amount of people who don't know that. Take a look at the number of 'I got hacked' posts in RS general if you don't believe me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannysz_arg Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 Firstly, yes it is safe to download Firefox, 100 million downloads can't be wrong. Firefox has been in the news, and all over the web. Read the download.com review if you still don't trust it ;) More to the point, is it safe to use Firefox? It's time for me to tell you that it is Intenet Explorer which is not safe to use :!: ActiveX and OS inegration make IE an easy target for virusses and spyware. Firefox, however, does not allow AcitiveX to run :) Firefox also has an excellent history of patching security exploits in the browser, wheras Microsoft has often left known security holes in their browser for months on end. Most likely, however, you don't want to hear technical waffle and statistics, you just want the web to work, and as Firefox is streamlined and user friendly, it'll do just that. It's a tiny download (5 MB,) installation takes seconds and it automtically imports your favorites and settings from IE *thumbs up* Once you're off and browsing, be amazed by the simplicity of the default theme, (or download other themes to make it look however you like) and marvel at the beauty of tabed browsing - keep your taskbar tidy and save your PC's RAM for other more improtant things. Are you perhaps sick and tired of popup windows getting through IE's popup blocker? Firefox's is far more advanced. Want a special feature that you think might be useful? Install extensions. Check your gmail/yahoo mail automatically, show the weather in your status bar or automatically download all the links on a page - with extensions it's all possible, but only if you want it. I could go on for a while here ;) Just download it and try it, if you don't like it you can just uninstall and continue using IE as per normal. If you have any questions, please feel free to post back here :D hehehe ty. but i still have 2 questions. i still can use the rs windows client to play rs even if i have firefox right? and, can i check my hotmail with it? :P ty!! btw, when i install it, it erases IE or it just replaces it? ty! i'm about to download it! XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltm4carbine Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 i still can use the rs windows client to play rs even if i have firefox right? I think rs client is designed for ie. can i check my hotmail with it? no problem here it erases IE or it just replaces it? neither just another optional browser. i can still use IE if i want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpailo Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 another pointless topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezcake Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Why is it pointless? He's looking for info, and this is where he'd find it. Firefox is just basically a better internet explorer.. it's a whole other program, so you can still use IE if you wish (I still do for pages that aren't exactly Firefox-friendly). And you get tabs. Very fun. ==================================Retired tip.it moderator.Teaching and inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runescape_rocks Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Download Internet Explorer, thats a great browser 8) I agree. PS: No sarcasm from me though. :? Sharper doesn't have sarcasm either. In another post, he said IE was good. OPERA PWNS ALL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannysz_arg Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 i'm downloading it right now :D ty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharper Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Download Internet Explorer, thats a great browser 8) I agree. PS: No sarcasm from me though. :? I prefer Firefox because of its extensions, but yes, IE is a good browser - if configured properly. The problem is that not everyone knows how to do this, and you two (Chris and Sharper, seeing as I'm quite sure you both know perfectly well how to secure IE properly) are outnumbered by a vast amount of people who don't know that. Take a look at the number of 'I got hacked' posts in RS general if you don't believe me ;) Pwnt, IE r now not teh leetz0r! But in all seriousness, I love your explaination.... Firefox is for newbies :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 a lot of people say that ie is less secure and everything, but i never noticed that part. i just like ff better because of tabs and everything being more compact. i never had a problem back when i used ie (like 50 years ago :lol: ), just firefox looked better. if ie was the exact same as ff, except it had more security flaws, i would have continued using it because i already was using it. its already there, no need to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 stuff Pwnt, IE r now not teh leetz0r! But in all seriousness, I love your explaination.... Firefox is for newbies :lol: Meh. True, to an extent. I prefer Firefox over IE because on Firefox I can develop webpages easier, work on software, debug software, use tabs, and generally have a better browsing experience. That's just me though, most users don't need these features, though a lot of people like them once they get used to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonpost Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Firefox IS safer from spyware, I can assure you that. I've had vast experience testing that out... The only complaint I have about firefox is that it tends to be a bit more of a RAM hog than IE. Other than that, I love firefox. Runescape Name: "unbug07"Expand your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharper Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Firefox IS safer from spyware, I can assure you that. I've had vast experience testing that out... The only complaint I have about firefox is that it tends to be a bit more of a RAM hog than IE. Other than that, I love firefox. Huh? I have found IE to be more of a hog than FF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsback Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Internet Explorer is just fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Hyde1218 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 fire fox is vastly superior to IE, user friendly speaking (IMO). plus, there are so many extensions available to firefox users (for free, of course), that you can customize your browser to your own needs and wants. i personally have the adblock extentsion and a counterpart for it, no script, foxytunes (an extenstion that allows me to control my media program from the browser), mouse gestures (total time free-er upper), an IE tab extension, which allows me to view IE pages in a tab in firefox, and soo many other things that make my web surfing soo much easier. it really is worth the little time it takes to switch. as for opera, i have no idea how it flies, but from what i've read, it seems ok. (i'm still a firefox fanatic all the way) proud quest cape ownerhere's my first post on the TIF (scroll to the bottom)feel free to pm me, but do make sure that i know you're a Tip.It user (in other words, give me a HYT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runescape_rocks Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I think IE is a fine browser. ItÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s pretty nice, but kind of slow. The only reason another browser would be better than it is if you werenÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t just the regular person who doesnÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t need all that extra stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharper Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I agree that I find Internet Explorer to be slow some times. I remember running a test between IE/Firefox/Opera and you could definately tell the difference between IE and the others. Meh, I just didn't like Firefox and Opera enough to want to change, but I do like alot of their features. I just decided to make do with Internet Explorer since it's just there, and it works. Maybe when Google finally make a browser it will be l33t and simple :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsback Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I agree that I find Internet Explorer to be slow some times. I remember running a test between IE/Firefox/Opera and you could definately tell the difference between IE and the others. Meh, I just didn't like Firefox and Opera enough to want to change, but I do like alot of their features. I just decided to make do with Internet Explorer since it's just there, and it works. Maybe when Google finally make a browser it will be l33t and simple :) I totally agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vape Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 The only complaint I have about firefox is that it tends to be a bit more of a RAM hog than IE.Use tabbed browsing and Firefox will use far less RAM than IE. I think there is/was a bug (might be fixed in 1.5) where if you left the browser going forever and never closed it, it chewed up memory over a long period of time (like, days on end.) However, this can be easily solved by just closing Firefox once in a while :) Where the bloody hell are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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