What Browser do you use

Matt · 09-29-2008, 07:30 AM

What browser do you use and why do you like it?

I'll start it off.
Use IE and i love it. I tried using firefox for a while but on my computer it takes about 10x longer to start up than IE. I also love the windows live toolbar because i can download new shortcuts that people have made(now if only there was one for zuneboards).

Justananomaly · 09-29-2008, 07:53 AM

Firefox 3.

Blue Screen of Death · 09-29-2008, 08:04 AM

Used Opera from September 2007 to September 2008, Tried Chrome to test it. (Needs work but still pretty nice.) Back to opera as of last week.

Space Toast · 09-29-2008, 09:05 AM

FireFox 3.0.2

Locke · 09-29-2008, 09:18 AM

Just for me? Aww, thanks.

I use Opera pretty much exclusively. I do use other browsers for specific purposes
Chrome: Anything that's .php/JavaScript heavy, as Opera doesn't like that on Vista. It did just fine on XP...
Firefox: When I'm bored, and occasionally for dA. Make dA fully Opera compatible you Firefox lovers!
IE: A lot of the things we do here at school need it, like SAM or the CSO webpage. It's also good for when nothing works, and of course, anything made by Microsoft.

Spirotot · 09-29-2008, 09:29 AM

Mostly Firefox 3... Very occasionally IE7. I had Chrome for a while, but I never used it. So I uninstalled it.

Cloud Strife · 09-29-2008, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor

FireFox 3.0.2

Space Toast · 09-29-2008, 10:03 AM

Yay Firefox.

Locke · 09-29-2008, 10:17 AM

That's just how awesome Opera is.

But let's get back to some real discussion.

Dizzy · 09-29-2008, 11:01 AM

Firefox; tired chrome, not really a fan

Greaves092608 · 09-29-2008, 11:15 AM

Opera ftw!!!

I used it for just under 2 years. Not too bad hogging memory, rarely crashes [Unless I have 30+ tabs opened... dont' ask] and I like the irc client thats incorporated in it.

EndUnknown · 09-29-2008, 12:01 PM

firefox. it is perfect w/ my addons. I

it

Matt · 09-29-2008, 12:06 PM

i'm the only one that uses only IE???
this sucks

Gow616 · 09-29-2008, 12:51 PM

IE 8 Beta 2 - been an NCSA Mosaic user since 1992/3. This has always been just a browser, over time some more has been added to it but it mostly remains faithful to the original NCSA Mosaic browser it is built upon. Without NCSA, many others wouldn't have gotten their start. If anything Microsoft has been slow at developing this browser when it is built upon NCSA Mosaic core. With IE 8, they will finally correct some of their non-standards compliance.

Shiretoko - Firefox 3.1 alpha 2, I always like to stay ahead of the curve but not so far ahead I am using Minefield. Used Fx a bit back in 1.5, didn't care for it. Got to 2.0 in betas and just got used to using it. Nothing special but it does foster end user add-on dependency, which adds more to browsers in the long run when browsers are meant for one thing, browsing.

Chromium - The open source that Google Chrome is built upon minus call home stuff. Google is a little insidious on their branded browser. It gives the user a unique ID and submits search data that gets typed in. Also, Chromium is updated multiple times a day and with Chrome Nightly Update, I can stay on the cutting edge of Chromium and ahead of Google Chrome. Also, this is a return to form of what the web browser should be, simple, lightweight program that browses the web, a field that IE has been the lone wolf of for a while. Add-ons are just fluff.

Iceweasel - Debian's unbranded Firefox. Mozilla said to Debian, put in a EULA and submit all changes to Fx bugfixing to us or else you can't release. Thus Iceweasel was born. It just removes Fx logos, which are trademarked.

Opera Betas - Ahead of the curve on Opera and I have been an Opera user since 7. Opera does throw a lot in but nothing I didn't end up using one time or another. Ad blocking is built into Opera with a simple file instead of having to grab an add-on.

Volpe Sinatra · 09-29-2008, 01:04 PM

Fx, occasionally Opera.

Locke · 09-29-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinistermaniac

i'm the only one that uses only IE???
this sucks

You aren't the only one, I'm pretty sure that Netrix uses it. There are likely others.

View Poll Results: What browser do you use?
Internet Explorer	8	12.90%
Mozilla Firefox	40	64.52%
Opera (just for you locke lol)	5	8.06%
Safari	0	0%
Other	9	14.52%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

09-29-2008, 07:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Matt Windows 7 Tech Jr. Staff zB Writer Graduate Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in the kitchen as a n00blet chef Posts: 1,351 Reputation: 478	What Browser do you use What browser do you use and why do you like it? I'll start it off. Use IE and i love it. I tried using firefox for a while but on my computer it takes about 10x longer to start up than IE. I also love the windows live toolbar because i can download new shortcuts that people have made(now if only there was one for zuneboards). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Matt : 09-29-2008 at 07:51 AM.

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09-29-2008, 08:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blue Screen of Death Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 343 Reputation: 62	Used Opera from September 2007 to September 2008, Tried Chrome to test it. (Needs work but still pretty nice.) Back to opera as of last week. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Dizzy Joe the Plumber Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,732 Reputation: 357	Firefox; tired chrome, not really a fan __________________ Stop activity immediately if you feel short of breath, faint or dizzy, experience chest pain, or profuse perspiration. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Greaves092608 Zewbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3 Reputation: 15	Opera ftw!!! I used it for just under 2 years. Not too bad hogging memory, rarely crashes [Unless I have 30+ tabs opened... dont' ask] and I like the irc client thats incorporated in it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2 time defending EPL & Defending European CL Champions MANCHESTER UNITED

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Matt Windows 7 Tech Jr. Staff zB Writer Graduate Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in the kitchen as a n00blet chef Posts: 1,351 Reputation: 478	i'm the only one that uses only IE??? this sucks __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-29-2008, 12:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gow616 <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,121 Reputation: 588 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	IE 8 Beta 2 - been an NCSA Mosaic user since 1992/3. This has always been just a browser, over time some more has been added to it but it mostly remains faithful to the original NCSA Mosaic browser it is built upon. Without NCSA, many others wouldn't have gotten their start. If anything Microsoft has been slow at developing this browser when it is built upon NCSA Mosaic core. With IE 8, they will finally correct some of their non-standards compliance. Shiretoko - Firefox 3.1 alpha 2, I always like to stay ahead of the curve but not so far ahead I am using Minefield. Used Fx a bit back in 1.5, didn't care for it. Got to 2.0 in betas and just got used to using it. Nothing special but it does foster end user add-on dependency, which adds more to browsers in the long run when browsers are meant for one thing, browsing. Chromium - The open source that Google Chrome is built upon minus call home stuff. Google is a little insidious on their branded browser. It gives the user a unique ID and submits search data that gets typed in. Also, Chromium is updated multiple times a day and with Chrome Nightly Update, I can stay on the cutting edge of Chromium and ahead of Google Chrome. Also, this is a return to form of what the web browser should be, simple, lightweight program that browses the web, a field that IE has been the lone wolf of for a while. Add-ons are just fluff. Iceweasel - Debian's unbranded Firefox. Mozilla said to Debian, put in a EULA and submit all changes to Fx bugfixing to us or else you can't release. Thus Iceweasel was born. It just removes Fx logos, which are trademarked. Opera Betas - Ahead of the curve on Opera and I have been an Opera user since 7. Opera does throw a lot in but nothing I didn't end up using one time or another. Ad blocking is built into Opera with a simple file instead of having to grab an add-on. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gow now ships with Trogdor created profile picture and Munke, STKR, Volpe sig. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Gow616 : 09-29-2008 at 04:09 PM.

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