What is the best web browser to use?
By vhansen
@vhansen (2029)
United States
31 responses
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
17 May 07
I think it depends on what you're looking for in a browser. I use Opera as my primary browser because it's the fastest. I use IE whenever I'm trying to access content not available on any other browser. I also use it for the guidance of McAfee SiteAdvisor; Firefox works with it too, but it doesn't really serve any purpose that neither Opera nor IE will serve. Frilly extensions, perhaps, but I prefer to use browsers for browsing. ;)
I also keep a copy of Torpark handy, in case I want to hide my IP address for "particular" purposes. It's Firefox, with a proxy built in. It also comes with SiteAdvisor.
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@vhansen (2029)
• United States
30 May 07
Okay,I'm warming up to Firefox a bit.I use it on my Linux computer and the Vista.On the Vista it IS super fast.Pages are loaded nearly before I let go of the mouse button.On my Mac I use Opera 'cause I don't like the way anything else works on it.On my XP machines I'm a total Maxthon user.I have Maxthon 1.6 on one and Maxthon2 on the other.
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
20 Aug 07
Uh, yah. What kind of security software are you using? I use Internet Explorer, version 6 of all things, and I still don't get popups.
It's absolutely crucial to have competent security software, regardless of what browser or even operating system you use.
Recent articles are now revealing that Windows Vista is more secure than Mac and Red Hat Linux, and I'd imagine other Linux distros would be less secure than Vista as well. Yet, even Vista has its weaknesses, which are more frequently exploited since Windows is the de facto standard.
Likewise, even Opera has vulnerabilities. My suggestion is always to choose the browser that best suits your personal tastes, and choose security software that can protect your machine when (not if) your browser lets malware in. Your browser is not a firewall, nor is it an IDS. It's just a browser; remember that. Salute!
-santuccie
P.S.: Laughing at dumb jokes is still good for your health!!!
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@lizzyt2007 (1312)
• Craig, Alaska
28 Nov 07
still trying to find something new. I let you know when I find better than firefox which is what i got now, No way is internet explorer better than firefox. come one people you can way more on firefox. but this is a great question whats the best browser? I just wanted to add my two cents before I do my research.
@lizzyt2007 (1312)
• Craig, Alaska
13 Dec 07
thats very interesting to build your internet browser. I could never do something like that. Let me know how it turns out.
@braveheart07 (2601)
• Philippines
7 Oct 07
Hi vhansen, I am currently using opera as my main browser. It is much faster when compared to other browsers. I like the overall speed performance of it. It has fast execution especially when returning back from previously visited pages. It is safe to use too. It has widgets like the add-ons of mozilla. Overall, I am so impressed and grateful with my opera browser. However, I also used mozilla and IE rarely if I need them.
Have a nice day and God speed!
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@tmnjyk (3486)
• Canada
14 Feb 07
I prefer firefox because of tabbing browsing. I also think firefox is more safer. I am not sure how true it is but anyhow I believe it. I started using Nestscape then swithched to Internet Explorer then now using firefox and loving it. Firefox is the best for me. I think everyone else prefer firefox as well.
@Withoutwings (6992)
• United States
23 Apr 07
I use Microsoft at work... but at home my fiance will only allow Foxfire. I don't care for Foxfire.... but it's his computer.
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@sahyd2don (2942)
• India
12 Apr 07
I use two browsers internet explorer and firefox.I like firefox.I use it more than internet explorer because its faster than internet explorer and allows us to open multiple windows under different tabs.
@yamaharaju (507)
• India
12 Apr 07
opera will be little bit faster than firefox.... try and respond me
@billabadmash (1011)
• Pakistan
9 Jun 07
I only love to use Mozilla Firefox
The reasons that i have to use Firefox are it is very
1) light weight to computer resources ,
2) very attractive and easy to use interface
3) Free to download and use
4) Has a lot of extensions & plug in to use
and lot more features and thing that you will notice while you use it.
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@bashiriqbal (228)
• Pakistan
14 Feb 07
Well guys i love to use Internet explorer and the new version 7 is very good and yes tabbing lovers you will also like ie 7.
http://bash.reallifelog.com
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@thattalldude (9)
• United States
31 Mar 07
Personally, Firefox can't be topped right now, however you don't like it, so there are other options. IE7 is way better than IE6, but still falls short. Opera is an excellent browser, and highly innovative, and can even be set to be recognized as Firefox or IE, but it can be sluggish at times. Other browsers utilizing the mozilla code base are Flock and SeaMonkey, Flock being geared to those who do a lot of blogging and blog reading, and SeaMonkey geared to be a Mozilla suite replacement, including the browser, RSS reader, and email client. If you're using a Mac, a counterpart to Firefox that looks better is Camino, which is a great browser. iCab is still a relatively new browser, but it holds it's own.
@arsonizta (944)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
My current browser is Firefox... And I think it's the best browser.
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@vhansen (2029)
• United States
4 Dec 06
Okay the trouble I have with Firefox is that it takes over everything once you make it your default browser.I don't like that.I switch browsers daily,sometimes more.I don't want to be working in one and have another open because it's my default and I can't switch it back.Very annoying.
@rishaayu (339)
• India
3 Dec 06
there are htree main and they all aqre equally well.
like Opera is famous for its widgets and abbed browsing and consuming less ram.
Where mozilla has superb add on but consumes 80 mb of ram which is a lot an dthose having 512 ram are only benifited by it.
IE can help anyone wathcing and viewing any site and the new version s also having tabbed browsing.
But opera is the best with very less ram consuming,awesome speed
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@talktokumar (88)
• India
11 Feb 07
If you don't like firefox than you can try Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) which is the best alternative of firefox available right now. You can also use Opera 9.
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@bashiriqbal (228)
• Pakistan
11 Feb 07
I prefer Internet explorer it is much improved verison and tabbing lovers will surely like it.
http://bash.reallifelog.com
