Viktorkrum77 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 To be fair, I feel like I should quote a link that has long been in Red Tanya's sig: Firefox Myths Yes, I still use firefox because I like it. Cool, so does this mean I win? 8-) Couldn't microsoft sue Firefox(or mozilla) for stealing there name? :-k No, because I bet they never copyrighted IE7. Just Internet Explorer 7. :P Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron1120 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 To be fair, I feel like I should quote a link that has long been in Red Tanya's sig: Firefox Myths Yes, I still use firefox because I like it. Cool, so does this mean I win? 8-) Couldn't microsoft sue Firefox(or mozilla) for stealing there name? :-k Do you mean for that website URL? If so, then no, I'm fairly sure that Microsoft hasn't copyrighted "IE7", it is just two letters and a number. < | Runehead | Learning Java Programming, Please PM Me Tips | Signature by Loaf2000 | > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshadow Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I saw this on getfirefox.com. I thought it was pretty funny when I saw it, and I still think it's pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 No, because I bet they never copyrighted IE7. Just Internet Explorer 7. :P Microsoft must be having a hissy fit then. :XD: "A time comes when silence is betrayal" MLKJ Speak your mind, but be civil.Get mad, but do not rage.Do unto others as you would want done to yourself. "] Follow the doughnut to my blog! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelAssassin Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 reminds me of somthing years ago, some bloke baught the website "www.itunes.com" before apple did, and in effect held it to ransom. Apple did eventualy offer a large ammount of money for it. The owner linked his website back to Napster (which at the time was as big, and free, as limewire today). www.PETAkillsanimals.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Couldn't microsoft sue Firefox(or mozilla) for stealing there name? :-k Nope This reminds me of that guy who registered http://www.mcdonalds.com and offered to sell it to mcdonalds for ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã100. Got taken to court and got more than ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã100 : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoe325 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Firefox/Mozilla cant be sued for they did not do it. Some Firefox fan did it :) Quest cape obtained at combat level 83, march 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Ie7 has just as many options as FF has. Last time I checked FF was open source meaning that FF has the potential for infinite options. Not to mention the thousands of add-ons already existing for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binyam Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Microsoft can't sue FF for the site, but there is a process where they could gain control of the domain name if they can show that the site is being used for the wrong purpose (there have been instances of this, where presidential candidates, including Hillary Clinton, have gained control of the web site using their name) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
None2None Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Ie7 has just as many options as FF has. Last time I checked FF was open source meaning that FF has the potential for infinite options. Not to mention the thousands of add-ons already existing for it.This is the benefit to FF, many people dont know that though, and (in my opinion) IE7 is much user friendly when it comes to your 'average' web functions ... so it just matters what kind of a person you are while surfing the web, both work for general surfing just as well as the other :roll: ~ Clicky for the blog of No Cb Skils ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uldric Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'm sure Bill Gates is crying about it right now. In his pool of money. In his mansion. On his own island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I really don't see what all the fuss is about, because Opera wipes the floor with the other browsers anyway. After I saw that a while back I thought I'd swith to Opera, since it is the best. I didn't like the way it worked at all, I gave up on it after about 15 minutes. Well, to be fair, that's what truly determines the 'best' browser for a user. It's the way they use it and how well it accomodates and individual needs. Whether it's Opera's speed, Firefox's add-ons, IE's layout; the solution is different for everyone. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaN Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 You Cant sue someone for registering a domain Microsoft would have to file a UDRP even then they donot stand a chance of winning it. since the owner of that domain is in the UK it is even harder to take legal action. I also doubt you could copyright IE7 ~Dan64AuSince 27 Aug 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodredsword Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I still don't get it :| Listen to the mighty words of Bloodredsword. Tip it MGC Xbox live leader board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoe325 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 I still don't get it :| Bob wants to download internet explorer 7. Bob types http://www.ie7.com in his adress bar Bob stumble at a giant ad of firefox. Now the following might happen : 1 - Bob is curious and check the site out, then download firefox and never downloads ie7 2 - Bob thinks its the official site and downloads Firefox 3 - Bob goes to google and type ie7 to find the real site, click the link and go back to the same page XD He figure out he must go there finally 4 - Bob is like "wth" and closes his browser window. 5 - Bob eventually 1 day find the real download site So theres a fair chance this will remove alot of users from ie7 XD thats whats funneh Quest cape obtained at combat level 83, march 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Well, to be fair, that's what truly determines the 'best' browser for a user. It's the way they use it and how well it accomodates and individual needs. Whether it's Opera's speed, Firefox's add-ons, IE's layout; the solution is different for everyone. I use a Mac and so my browser icon sits nice and largely on my Dock where I see it all of the time. I quit using Opera because I thought its icon was terribly ugly. Firefox's icon is much more aesthetically pleasing, and that's a HUGE factor in picking my browser. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Well, to be fair, that's what truly determines the 'best' browser for a user. It's the way they use it and how well it accomodates and individual needs. Whether it's Opera's speed, Firefox's add-ons, IE's layout; the solution is different for everyone. Yep, that's why I called Opera the best :P . If I started out using Opera I wouldn't be in this predicament, I've just been using Fx so long that I am used to it, and can't adapt to anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzimatt Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 lol firefox is better anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Militaris Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Ie7 has just as many options as FF has. Last time I checked FF was open source meaning that FF has the potential for infinite options. Not to mention the thousands of add-ons already existing for it. ummmm.... closed source software also has the potential of infinite options if the developers decides to add them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 That was funny, even though I don't use FF. there are not as many viruses for mac. WHICH is why Mac is much safer than Windows. This is common knowledge. And no, I don't use Mac. FF being superior to IE is your opinion, it is not a fact. :roll: Finally a debate where faith plays no role. 1. FF has a built-in popup blocker. 2. FF has built-in tabbed browsing. 3. FF has more options... And here is why I use Mac: No viruses, and it's default web browser has all the same stuff as FF. Sorry, I just had to get that out, didn't mean to get off-topic. Wait, how can you get off-topic in the off-topic forum? 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Well, to be fair, that's what truly determines the 'best' browser for a user. It's the way they use it and how well it accomodates and individual needs. Whether it's Opera's speed, Firefox's add-ons, IE's layout; the solution is different for everyone. I use a Mac and so my browser icon sits nice and largely on my Dock where I see it all of the time. I quit using Opera because I thought its icon was terribly ugly. Firefox's icon is much more aesthetically pleasing, and that's a HUGE factor in picking my browser. :P That too, seeing something made by Microsoft on my Mac made me freak out. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow93 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 since firefox is more popular than IE more people probably make viruses for it now instead of for IE :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Well, to be fair, that's what truly determines the 'best' browser for a user. It's the way they use it and how well it accomodates and individual needs. Whether it's Opera's speed, Firefox's add-ons, IE's layout; the solution is different for everyone. Yep, that's why I called Opera the best :P . If I started out using Opera I wouldn't be in this predicament, I've just been using Fx so long that I am used to it, and can't adapt to anything else. Yeah same. I gave Opera a go, but I could never be comfortable with it, and I like all my add-ons on FF. Oh and considering its open source FF, couldn't someone who knew how Opera worked create it just as fast when the new FF comes out? Why is one faster than the other, and can't FF change it so their both the same (FF and Opera) in terms of speed? :? Oh and I loved how they turned IE7.com into that FF website...very nice. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 since firefox is more popular than IE more people probably make viruses for it now instead of for IE :lol: Fx is not more popular than IE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moop Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 FF pwnz woot! the new IE is just like FF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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