Firefox

I only know why I switched. Firefox seems to be faster to load and fill out forms. It also does a superior job at blocking ads.

On of the reasons that used to be used, was that IE was a problem, because of it's size. There seemed to be more attacks by hackers...much like the IBM computers vs. Apple....size matters, but not always for the good!

FireFox/Mozilla was an alternative which became popular. There are several out there, with one of the newer ones being Chrome (which is Google backed, I believe).

If you are not having problems with IE, stick with it. I still have it available on my computers, but generally use Firefox as my primary and Chrome as the secondary server. I have on a few occasions....and one of which is when I'm on RV.net on my home computer...have to use IE to be able to respond to the different threads posted. I can read them with Firefox, but can't respond for some reason....but it's fine with IE? Go figure??

Firefox has the most free extensions available for added usability than any other browser. It also keeps all its files within a single folder, so can easily be backed up, restored, transferred, or even encrypted for security purposes.

Thanks to all that commented on my Firefox question. Jim2007

Jim2007 wrote:
HI All: I have internet explorer now. Why do people go to using Firefox? Thanks.

Because it works all the time and there are no security patches alerts every hour on the hour like IE.

Switching to Firefox based on the suggestions from forum members here was the best thing I have done for my computer and me. And you don't have to be a tech wizard to make the switch!

Firefox is the poor mans Chrome.

What's ironic about Firefox, is that Google supplies almost all the funding for the Mozilla foundation in return for being the default search engine. However, you are free to set most any alternative search engine as your default.

There are pros and cons for each browser. I have been a Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox advocate since about 1994. I will likely not switch as I have too many customizations with Fx that may not be available with others.

Firefox is an ongoing project developing the FX browser to improve your web experience. If something isnt just right for you, there is likely an add-on that will fix it to your liking.

They are constantly updating to improve security.

IE is losing ground to all the others. They are fixed on implementing Windows but not always focused on what a user wants to accomplish in the browsing world.

There are about 30 differnt browsers - IE, FX, Opera, Google and many others. Pick the one that you are comfortable with.

Supporting information:

http://internet-browser-review.toptenreviews.com/

wildwest450 wrote:
Firefox is the poor mans Chrome.

Firefox is the smart mans browser. That is unless you want Google all over and up into your personal info then go Chrome and give them the key.

Chrome=Google smart people stay AWAY from anything Google!

:B

rockhillmanor wrote:

wildwest450 wrote:
Firefox is the poor mans Chrome.

Firefox is the smart mans browser. That is unless you want Google all over and up into your personal info then go Chrome and give them the key.

Chrome=Google smart people stay AWAY from anything Google!

:B

I hope you have a tinfoil hat on so the gubment mind control signals don't penetrate.