March 19, 201115 yr Firefox 4 easily While IE9 may be pretty fast, it lacks the huge library of extensions that FF has. You can log out any time you like, but you can never leave.
March 19, 201115 yr Google Chrome is the only browser I enjoy using. Every other browser covers up half the screen and is plain clunky.ie9's urlbar is cleaner than chromes current. I'm a big fan of rockmelt. Created by firefox maker, chrome based, and blended really nicely with facebook. Rockmelt looks like a mix of Google Chrome and Firefox 4.To whoever said their firefox was slow on Beta, upgrade to the RC. I have tried IE9 in the Beta days just for the heck of it, and I do not like the ui, doesn't work well for a lot of websites as well. Firefox still showed the websites like it should when it was in its first Beta. And now the RC 2, while I think it looks too much like Chrome, is very nice and minimalistic.
March 19, 201115 yr Probably won't be using it as a primary browser, but it's nice to see Microsoft putting some effort in.
March 19, 201115 yr Author Where do you guys see the trend in Web Browsers? What do you think the "end game" is for browsers/ how far can they take it.
March 19, 201115 yr I use IE9; I have yet come across a situation where I get frustrated with a feature or lack of, which causes me to search out another browser.
March 19, 201115 yr Firefox all the way, im actually been a part of the beta since it came out. I do say it lags a bit from just beta glitches but overall its very promising. Im suggesting they rearrange things around as it could be a lot more compact and friendlier.
March 20, 201115 yr Just tried IE9, definitely a lot better than the last few versions. Don't think I'll be switching from Chrome though.
March 20, 201115 yr I use Firefox on my Ubuntu setup, and chrome on my windows 7. I prefer chrome overall, I just can't be bothered to install chrome on Ubuntu. I can't stand using IE though. The only reason people use it is that it comes on windows machine, and so many users don't even know there's such thing as different browsers.
March 20, 201115 yr Firefox all the way, im actually been a part of the beta since it came out. I do say it lags a bit from just beta glitches but overall its very promising. Im suggesting they rearrange things around as it could be a lot more compact and friendlier. Maybe you should think about upgrading to the RC 2.
March 20, 201115 yr I refuse to use beta, because whenever I switch to 3 for better flash/java, all my privacy settings are reset. But I will be downloading it once they release the official build. As for IE, I will never ever touch it again. Though you can't really blame MS for making it, otherwise people would [bleep] and complain about how 'My computer is so bad it can't do the internets'. Edited March 20, 201115 yr by TheKingdomOfSpork
March 20, 201115 yr I'm a big fan of rockmelt. Created by firefox maker, chrome based, and blended really nicely with facebook. I use RockMelt, it's especially useful to know the shortcut to hide the edges when you're not using them (Ctrl+Shift+\, or basically mash the bottom left corner of the keyboard) if you're on a standard monitor. When you do that, it's just as compact as Chrome. I will never use IE. That unholy excuse for a browser has irritated me to no end on university computers, and FF isn't much better when you can't customise it. ~ W ~
March 20, 201115 yr I've been using the Beta (now RC) of Fx 4 for a while now. Main reason being because of NoScript and Greasemonkey. For those who are still on about speed, I've not noticed any difference in speed between the latest versions of Fx, Chrome, and Opera. "In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
March 20, 201115 yr Author Most of these comments are about beta though. While im sure you could argue that a beta is the real thing, it is a mere preview/ unfinished version of what is to come. IE9 has been out for 6 days, FF4 is still in beta although it should be released by the end of the month. So i guess my point is beta is great and all but the real thing is even better generally
March 20, 201115 yr Most of these comments are about beta though. While im sure you could argue that a beta is the real thing, it is a mere preview/ unfinished version of what is to come. IE9 has been out for 6 days, FF4 is still in beta although it should be released by the end of the month. So i guess my point is beta is great and all but the real thing is even better generally Firefox 4 is not in Beta but in Release Candidate 2.
March 20, 201115 yr Hm, installed it on my dads laptop yesterday. Worked a bit faster and responded faster than previous versions, and a nicer design i suppose. Mainly upgraded just because of any holes it might fill lol. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé
March 23, 201115 yr Firefox 4 is out. My thoughts:I think the universal font got changed. It's got this translucent feel. Do not like. :thumbdown: Compare with FF 3 and Google Chrome (Haven't tried IE9).Stupid thing still doesn't start up sometimes, but it may be a problem on my end, seeing as I had this problem in FF 3 (I have to end the process under processes; it's not in plain sight). I haven't experienced any crashing (yet).The tabs are at the top. I understand there are some Google Chrome users who may use that layout, but I've stuck with the tabs being under the toolbar, so I'd really love an option to have it that way. It feels really uncomfortable (I know this is from me not getting used to it, but come on).The menu bar wasn't there when I first loaded FF 4. It can be toggled on-off by hitting ALT, but you can enable it. Seems like an attempt to be more like Google Chrome (does IE9 have this as well?). My antivirus toolbar doesn't work. They'll probably (they better) sort this out, so nothing much there.One good addition though is the ability to add basic programs like MS Paint, Notepad and Calculator for ease of access. Perfect. :thumbup: But in short, my overall gripe is the font change. I'll live with the tabs, the Google Chroming, but seriously? Nothing was wrong with the font.
March 23, 201115 yr The menu bar wasn't there when I first loaded FF 4. It can be toggled on-off by hitting ALT, but you can enable it. Seems like an attempt to be more like Google Chrome (does IE9 have this as well?).Menu in the top left corner -> Preferences -> Menu bar. The tabs are at the top. I understand there are some Google Chrome users who may use that layout, but I've stuck with the tabs being under the toolbar, so I'd really love an option to have it that way. It feels really uncomfortable (I know this is from me not getting used to it, but come on).Menu in the top left corner -> Preferences -> Tabs on top.
March 24, 201115 yr Well, Firefox 4 has started crashing. I'm not sure if this is a problem on my end, or some obscure toolbar I've installed.EDIT: I uninstalled Firefox and reinstalled it. The problem seems to have gone away.
March 24, 201115 yr Upgraded today, and my god are the fonts ever ugly with acceleration on. Had to turn it off, it's that annoying.
March 24, 201115 yr As a web developer I can never forgive Microsoft for creating IE. It has taken a huge amount of progress out of web development in the last several years. Plus, it isn't open source, doesn't support as many open standards (WebP/OGG/OGV), and doesn't run on Linux. Why would anyone ever even consider using IE anymore? Chrome doesn't have fingerprint scanner compatibility and FireFox is not as good as Chrome. Barrows: 9~2 V Brass,V Flail,2 Dh Plate,V Helm,V Skirt,T Legs,Malevolent Shield + DKing: 48~6 W Ring,13 A Ring,8 M Staff,9 S Ring,7 B Ring,3 SeercullDragon Drops: 500+~50+ Med,26 Axe,3 Chain,10+ Legs,10+ Spear,2 D2h,10+ L Half,49 Boots,2 DDs,10+ Lump,9 Claws,50+ Dagger,14 Visage,50+ Mace,4 Scimitar,7 Hasta,Baxe,50+ Long,30+ Royal,2 Kite,4 Ward,2 Plate,Staff,Hammer,Limbs, Mattock,HalberdGWD: 156~4 S Staff,50+ Shard,9 B Tass,13 B Plate,5 B Boots,6 A Plate,11 S Sword,8 A Hilt,4 A Skirt,9 A Helm,S Hilt,3 B Hilt,B Glove,2 A Buckler,Z Ward,Z Garb,2 Z Boots,B Shield,B Helm Corp: 3~Elysian,2 Sp Sh + Nex: 6~Torva Legs,Cere,P cowl,Z bow,2 T boots + GWD2: 9~2 Glaive,Wand,2 Crest,Blade,2 Essence,Core + Araxyte: 5~Web,3 Pheromone,Fang + Raids: 4~3 Codex,P Boots + Trails: 2~Bob Shirt,Fortunate Etc: 64~3 Sceptre,B Mask,16 Whip,2 Focus Sight,5 D Bow,7 SOL,Ragefire,2 Steadfast,Arma Staff,6 Rider Armor,5 Vine,2 Razorback,2 A Wand,Abby Orb,3 Blood Shard,6 Hydrix,Gland,Asc Xbow [spoiler=Capes]Quest Cape Aquired 12-7-07 ~ Level 93 + + + Completionist Cape Aquired 5-22-15 ~ Level 138Hitpoints Cape Aquired 9-21-09 ~ Level 131 + Magic Cape Aquired 9-24-09 + Attack Cape Aquired 3-5-10 ~ Level 135 + Summoning Cape Aquired 3-12-10Strength Cape Aquired 6-1-11 ~ Level 137 + Fire Cape Aquired 6-23-11 + Defence Cape Aquired 7-5-11 + Ranged Cape Aquired 8-1-11 + Kiln Cape Aquired 2-26-12 ~ Level 138Dungeoneering Cape Aquired 4-22-12 + Slayer Cape Aquired 6-25-14 ~ Level 200 + Herblore Cape Acquired 12-9-14 ~ Level 138 + Prayer Cape Acquired 12-20-14Agility Cape Acquired 1-4-15 + Hunter Cape Acquired 1-30-15 + Construction Cape Acquired 1-31-15 + Crafting Cape Acquired 2-22-15 + Thieving Cape Acquired 3-18-15Runecrafting Cape Acquired 4-14-15 + Mining Cape Acquired 4-19-15 + Fishing Cape Acquired 4-25-15 + Firemaking Cape Acquired 4-26-15 + Woodcutting Cape Acquired 4-26-15Cooking Cape Acquired 4-26-15+ Smithing Cape Acquired 4-28-15 + Farming Cape Acquired 4-29-15 + Divination Cape Acquired 5-3-15 + Dungeoneering Mastery 5-4-15Fletching Cape Acquired 5-4-15 + Max Cape Acquired 5-4-15 + Invention Cape Acquired 11-9-16 + Invention Mastery 5-16-19 + Archaeology Cape Acquired 10-30-20
March 24, 201115 yr I still fail to see the difference with the font, anyone care to take a screenshot for me? And yes hardware acceleration is enabled for Firefox.
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