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Across the Fence:  Who uses Firefox as your browser?  |
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
 Posted - May 27 2009 : 05:21:59 AM
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I keep reading about people who like using Firefox so much better than Internet Explorer so yesterday I downloaded it and am just starting to use it. I know that I have more to do in terms of getting it set up the way I want it, but what makes it better in your opinion? Or is it better? So far I haven't found any huge benefits to using it over IE, but I haven't done too much with it yet. I have heard it has better security, faster loading, etc.
Anyone have a preference for one over the other that they care to share? |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 08:22:06 AM
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I've had Firefox for over a year. My son insisted after we had a major computer malfunction in January 2008 due in large part to(as I understand it)an innate problem within the IE-Windows operating system. Don't ask me to explain more than that because I really don't understand it. We use it for security reasons. It's not faster. In fact, I think it's slower.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4745 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 08:27:00 AM
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I use Firefox too. We have a iMac and Firefox works much better on it then any of the other browsers. It can be slow and a bit frustrating at times but we don't really have a choice. Good luck on getting yours set up they way you like.
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - May 27 2009 : 08:58:28 AM
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Very satisfied Firefox user here. Used to have IE but Firefox is quicker to load for me. I have a very fast internet ( NO dial-up!!)Cable maybe that is why??
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
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http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 09:49:26 AM
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I was told by someone who is an IT specialist, security and all that to switch. I love it. There are a few sites where it doesn't work well but I really haven't had any issues.
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
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Edited by - countrykatgirly on May 27 2009 09:50:14 AM |
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 09:52:25 AM
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I have used Foxfire for about 5 years now. My son also suggested that we use this browser as he is in the IT business. He stated to me that they have a more secure system. Foxfire is always updating the security of their system. The only drawback is if the site I am using does no confirm or isn't setup to Foxfire requirements. Sometimes a simple patch is all it takes.
Madelynne
johnandmadelynne.blogspot.com |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 11:39:27 AM
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| My brother in law runs the computer systems for the college at Whitman and he says that Foxfire is better because most of the "cyber attacks" are on windows programs ie: Explorer. I have been using it now for 5 years and have had no more "crashing" problems. There so far has only been one site that I have had trouble with. I have been really happy with it. I also use Thunderbird as my mail program instead of Outlook. |
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LauriP
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Laurianne
Hertford
North Carolina
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 1:08:09 PM
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My one son is a musician, so he has a couple websites that he uses, and he was the one who told me to switch to Firefox. I am about the last person in the world who is computer savvy, but I do know that firefox seems to run better than the windows I used to use.
I have been pretty happy with the fact that even tho my computer is 10 years old, firefox downloads really fast. So, my figuring is, if this old dinosaur can pop into cyber land in an instant, then anybody can get online really fast!! Plus, yes, they do have upgrades quite often, so that's a big relief!
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
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Posted - May 27 2009 : 3:00:06 PM
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 9:30:20 PM
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Originally posted by dutchy
Very satisfied Firefox user here. Used to have IE but Firefox is quicker to load for me. I have a very fast internet ( NO dial-up!!)Cable maybe that is why??
No we don't have dial up...DSL and it's fast. It just seems to me that things are slower since we've changed to Firefox. Maybe I'm wrong. We are very happy with the security and have had no problems at all since switching.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - May 28 2009 : 05:54:45 AM
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We used firefox when we had a pc. Our computer became totally unusable within a week of getting home internet, using IE. It was overloaded with spamware and spyware, which apparently firefox is better at blocking. A computer tech at my college told me how to remove the spyware, and he recommended switching to firefox, along with running a spyware removal program regularly, to prevent the problem from getting so bad again.
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 07:05:48 AM
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| Well, I guess I am sold on Firefox. I have used it for the last couple days and yes, it is a bit slower than IE, but not enough to really affect me. I do like the tabs better than what I had on IE, but it seems the biggest advantage is the one that you don't necessarily notice- security. So, Firefox it will be! Thanks so much for your responses! Now to go through some more of the apps and see what I might like to add.... |
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Virginia
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Virginia
Brooklyn
New York
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Posted - May 28 2009 : 07:48:06 AM
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I use Firefox when my children are playing a game on the internet (disney, pbskids, etc.) The games seem to play faster and better on firefox. That's my experience so far.
Virginia from Brooklyn
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2009 : 7:27:18 PM
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We use firefox. My husband is a computer guy and it is all we are allowed to have. We have cable internet and it is fast. My kids do some gaming and they love it because it is so fast. My daughter is a web-designer and it runs her stuff really fast too. My husband says it is the security that he likes about it. I have never found a site where it won't work. We have used it since just after Y2K. We sometimes have 5 computers pulling from the wireless and you can't tell someone else is on. My Mom's internet slows down the more users are on it.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2009 : 7:38:58 PM
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I use both Firefox and IE8 depending on what I'm viewing.
 Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
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"Imagination is more important than knowledge"
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 06:21:37 AM
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As of yesterday I use firefox, any thing that guards better against virus. THe tech guy at my work said the same thing and recommends it so... it does seem faster so far as well!!
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 2:17:02 PM
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What I like about it, is my daughter has often closed one of my windows that I was trying to get something off of or what have you, and I may not remember how I got to that site.....yet....I can bring it right back up with the history! Much better then IE.
Also I love the tabs. There is a few sites I visit every day, so I can leave those tabs on all the time. When I restart my pc, and restart firefox, I don't have to find them again, they are already up and ready! You can't do that with IE. Also another great thing, is if something happens to your power, and with IE you would lose every thing you were doing on that site and even the site and have to start over, but with FF, just turn your pc back on and reload FF and there every thing is waiting for you!
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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ranchetta
True Blue Farmgirl
318 Posts
carol
Marysville
Wahington
USA
318 Posts |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 3:10:48 PM
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There is a new Firefox that doesn't leave a history behind either. I just downloaded it but it doesn't save cookies and I have to enter info each time. But I still have the regular Firefox if I'm in a hurry and don't care if anyone notices or not.
Also, Opera is a secure browser, supposedly more so than Firefox. I used it for a bit but it's a little too advanced for me with all the widgets. One widget said that Opera didn't have any holes, Firefox had 1 hole and IE had 9 holes. I got a notice that FF had fixed their hole. I don't use IE at all. It's on my laptop but I don't use it.
Will stick with FF.
Winona :-)
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