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5 Reasons Why You Should Use Firefox Instead Of Internet Explorer
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| Mar. 23, 2011,
| Steve Kovach
Posted on 03/23/2011 2:10:23 PM PDT by JoeProBono
Over the last two weeks Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Firefox have all released new versions of their browsers. But the most hype has circled around Firefox 4's launch yesterday. People have been scrambling for the new browser. After just over 24 hours, Firefox 4 has already been downloaded more than 9 million times. And with good reason. It's the most popular alternative to Internet Explorer, and it's the browser of choice for those who want a customizable web experience. If you're still using Internet Explorer, we came up with five great reasons to make the switch to Firefox 4.
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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: firefox; internet
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To: RobRoy
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posted on
03/23/2011 2:35:52 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: max americana
Right, but FF can be customized with Ad Block and No Script. Also, most viruses are geared towards IE.
There are many other things necessary to maintain good computer health, but safe browsing is very important.
To: JoeProBono
I tried one of the Beta versions and didn’t care much for it. I’m running the latest release, and I think it will do fine, now.
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posted on
03/23/2011 2:39:22 PM PDT
by
SmithL
(No one puts the func in dysfunctional like the California Legislature)
To: poobear
24
posted on
03/23/2011 2:39:35 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: cripplecreek
Where is the reload button?
25
posted on
03/23/2011 2:42:42 PM PDT
by
Blood of Tyrants
(Islam is the religion of Satan and Mohammed was his minion.)
To: cripplecreek
26
posted on
03/23/2011 2:44:01 PM PDT
by
Blood of Tyrants
(Islam is the religion of Satan and Mohammed was his minion.)
To: Blood of Tyrants
LOL I hadn’t thought of that. I right click and reload out of habit.
27
posted on
03/23/2011 2:44:14 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
To: steve86
I keep getting plug-in errors with my most current version. Anyone have any suggestions on this—was thinking of going to Chrome, but if I can figure out the issues, will go with Firefox 4...perhaps the issues will be solved with the new version?
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posted on
03/23/2011 2:49:14 PM PDT
by
Freedom56v2
("If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait till it is free"--PJ O'rourke)
To: JoeProBono
I’m using the release version of IE9. Works very well. Much faster than IE8, and I like the new features after getting used to them.
I use Symantec Endpoint Protection (corporate version), ZoneAlarm free, and Spybot Search & Destroy for malware protection.
And I have used AdMuncher since it first came out to block almost all internet ads and popups. Worth every penny. One of the best shareware products I know. I never see any ads (shhhh!).
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posted on
03/23/2011 2:50:05 PM PDT
by
Cicero
(Marcus Tullius)
To: Blood of Tyrants
30
posted on
03/23/2011 2:51:32 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: JoeProBono
A bit faster, seems quite stable (not that I’ve had stability issues with FF in several years), and with the right addons I’ve been able to keep the appearance changes I wanted and effectively ditch the ones that annoyed me.
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posted on
03/23/2011 2:52:03 PM PDT
by
Fire_on_High
(Stupid should hurt.)
To: Cicero
Actually, i.e. nine is not too bad. I use several browsers simultaneously.
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posted on
03/23/2011 2:57:18 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
bookmark the desirable firefox add-on.
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posted on
03/23/2011 2:59:37 PM PDT
by
ExGeeEye
(Freedom is saying "No!" to the Feds, and getting away with it. "Speak 'NO' to Power!")
To: Cicero
34
posted on
03/23/2011 3:05:42 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: ShadowAce
35
posted on
03/23/2011 3:09:11 PM PDT
by
CedarDave
(Democrats believe in democracy when they have the votes; when they don't they believe in thuggery.)
To: JoeProBono
I don't suppose you know if there is an option to keep the "classic" firefox appearance? I absolutely hate the changes to the user interfaces for Microsoft Office and Windows 7. Relearning the "new way" to do the "same old stuff" is annoying and unproductive in my opinion.
36
posted on
03/23/2011 3:16:13 PM PDT
by
so_real
( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
To: JoeProBono
37
posted on
03/23/2011 3:21:45 PM PDT
by
Sergio
(An object at rest cannot be stopped! - The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight)
To: JoeProBono
Shhhhhh . . . Keep it quiet or else the nutcases will start writing Firefox viruses.
38
posted on
03/23/2011 3:24:17 PM PDT
by
righttackle44
(I may not be much, but I raised a U.S. Marine.)
To: JoeProBono
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Fox....but I always wind up holding off on every upgrade 3-4 months to let all my favorite add-ons catch up. Maybe if FF4 catches on real fast it won’t take so long.
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posted on
03/23/2011 3:32:56 PM PDT
by
Notary Sojac
(When you buy stocks, you're betting on Bernanke)
To: JoeProBono
I’m using IE8 and have no complaints.
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posted on
03/23/2011 3:33:35 PM PDT
by
Huck
(Fools make feasts and wise men eat them - Poor Richard)
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