07-01-2013, 20:25
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Mozilla Firefox
Okay, MS Internet Explorer has been problematic for me, and really shit the bed this past weekend.
Lock-ups, crashes, freezes, frame problems, you name it.
In desperation, I downloaded Firefox, and other than the fact that most of my bookmarks did not make the transition, I am very pleased with it thus far, and it seems to be rock solid, particularly in comparison with MSIE.
What am I missing, if anything (other than a Google toolbar, and I replaced my default search engine with duckduckgo.com), by not using Internet Explorer?
School me.
TR
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07-01-2013, 20:50
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Every time I have downloaded Firefox is has failed to carry all of my bookmarks over with it. I have since been using Chrome and like it a lot.
I find Chrome is actually quicker on my iPad than Safari is.
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07-01-2013, 20:53
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TR, I have been using Firefox exclusively for years. Try importing from IE again, I had 100% transfer when I changed over years ago. I have played with Google Chrome, Opera and Google Chrome. Each has a different strength and only Google Chrome seems to be on par and it takes a bit of getting used. All beat the pants off of IE.
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07-01-2013, 20:56
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Been on Firefox for MANY years now. Wouldn't even think about switching back. Once or twice a year I may find a page that doesn't play well with Firefox and that's wen I just fire up IE.
I agree on the bookmarks. Try importing them again and they should all come over.
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07-01-2013, 21:42
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If you aren't too invested in Firefox yet, I would seriously recommend Chrome.
It is very clean and intuitive, yet adds simple features like the ability to highlight a word and automatically search Google for it.
It also allows easy management of extensions and tools. Furthermore, it has been reliable in helping to make sure I only download what I intend to.
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07-01-2013, 21:50
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fng - I have been playing with Chrome now for about three months on my laptop and do like it.
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07-01-2013, 22:57
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There is a pretty good article that I read a few months ago at PCMag.com, that looks at IE, Firefox, Chrome, Maxthon, and Opera.
Browser Article
I usually use IE, but I like the customizability of Firefox, the speed of Chrome, the P2P-centric main page of Maxthon, and the streamlined interface of Opera. I even have Safari loaded to try something different once in a while...
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07-02-2013, 04:56
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Originally Posted by Penn
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I had moved on from IE and Chrome was my first choice, however, as Google's privacy policy and user-data methods were revealed, along with targeted advertising following browser sessions I went "tin-foil" and stopped using it.
Firefox is now my browser of choice. Is it any less invasive of my privacy...? Probably not. Meh
I did not have any issues with importing "Favorites" from IE. It went quite smoothly.
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07-02-2013, 05:06
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I'm on the firefox wagon, I only use IE for MS updates.
My current complaint is JAVA. The latest level, that went in a couple weeks ago, is having a lot of problems with many sites.
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07-02-2013, 07:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ_BPK
I'm on the firefox wagon, I only use IE for MS updates.
My current complaint is JAVA. The latest level, that went in a couple weeks ago, is having a lot of problems with many sites.
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That JAVA version created many issues and they have released an update to fix those issues.
Try to manually update at java dot com and see it that helps.
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07-02-2013, 08:19
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Only problem I have with Firefox is that I am unable to use my CAC reader with it.
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07-02-2013, 08:33
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Another long term Firefox user. Once I had an issue with the bookmarks not transferring over. A quick uninstall and reinstall fixed that.
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07-02-2013, 17:41
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Went from chrome to FF. Easy transfer of all book marks and favs. FF is also the best for not sharing you info. It was one of the few not on the NSA list. I have to use IE at work. When I use it. It reminds me of something I would see on my 3 year olds play computer.
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07-02-2013, 18:17
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FF certainly wins for spyware and pop up blocking. Over time, my guess is Chrome will win with more resources put on it. As they stand today, either beats IE by a long shot (a country mile comes to mind). You can"t go wrong with FF when IE is your basis for comparison. I don't think we have anyone left in the office who stayed with IE.
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