What's so great about Firefox?

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I dunno, I can't see what's so good about it... there are heaps of GOOD browsers out there. Firefox's just gotten a lot of advertising and people persuading people to get it.
 
I must admit that I don't have enough knowledge about Firefox but I do know that Firefox is number one in security. I used IE for long time.. ever since my friend introduced me to the internet. Until few months ago, I got odd spywares & activeX that installed on my computer without my knowledge or permission (even though I configured to block the activeX but nothing works). I decided to look into and found that it was IE hackers' doings so I switched to Firefox.

There are several features that I like about Firefox, multi-tabs in one browser window... That's the BESTEST feature ever I seen. Read mail, Extensions, and other things. I believe it is based on personal preference but most of people choose FireFox over any browsers due to security reasons.
 
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Magatsu said:
Until few months, I got odd spywares & activeX that installed on my computer without my knowledge or permission (even though I configured to block the activeX but nothing works). I decided to look into and found that it was IE hackers' doings so I switched to Firefox.

There are several features that I like about Firefox, multi-tabs in one browser window... That's the BESTEST feature ever I seen. Read mail, Extensions, and other things. I believe it is based on personal preference but most of people choose FireFox over any browsers due to security reasons.
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I have both FireFox and IE (for updating my computer with Windows Update)...so far, I prefer FireFox over IE for several reasons. Just as Magatsu had pointed out, IE does not warn you about "activeX", but I have noticed that FireFox blocks it unless you do want to install the program! :)
The "multi-tabs" are one of the best features I have ever seen on FireFox. :) It makes it so much easier to have a glance than using separate windows. The extensions are very good, and the downloader (to download extensions and programs) that FireFox gives us is quicker than IE's. I can go on and on....but overall, FireFox is a better choice if you want security and helpful features. :)
 
I have both Firefox and IE - but I've set the Firefox as my default browser -- like the others have said -- I love Firefox and the security it has has far surpassed IE's.
I was always getting spyware and pop ups whenever I used IE, but not Firefox. So, I've switched loyality to Firefox. :)
Just give it a trial run and see for yourself, Ziggy. Decide afterwards. ;)
 
I have no clue what so great about Firefox since I know nothing about it to be honest here.....
 
I have no idea, but I use Firefox at work. Someone downloaded it onto the computer, not me. I don't see any difference between it and IE, which I'm using right now, except their looks..haha.
 
I use Firefox faithfully from now on due to security. Everytime I turn on IE... virus scan alerts me of some viruses!
 
Firefox is the best browser because of the security features and add-ons. It is way much better than any browsers!
 
Firefox in it's present release version contains bugs that will be eradicated in later versions. The only plussie is it's ability to screen out popups.

I praise Mozilla for standing up to a field dominated by Billie the Gates.

Richard
 
Just downloaded Firefox today, and I agree with you guys!! It is the BEST Internet Browser I have ever used!! It makes the net connection run better, and it's faster.
 
the knowledge base on Netscape's the name code.

I am certainly know you don't even famailar with mozilla firefox or any products by mozilla very well. but you know Netscape, soon became one of the most popular choices for those, is well-name for long time till now..

Did you know that the Netscape :Owned: Mozilla and perhaps even own mozilla firefox.

What do you think who created Netscape? by Mosaic Organization. Netscape was founded by April 1994. It was first called Mosaic Communications, but was quickly renamed to Netscape Communications.

Yeah, I heard about this new browser from some of friends showed me before. I do totally famailar within mozilla's products and browsers. If you've searched the knowledge base. Because the Netscape browser[4.75, 4.76] that i was used to surf on for long times ago.. this year, I can't remember that downloaded it from Mozilla's browser 1.7.3. I realized that in fact: Mozilla 1.7.2 is based on Netscape Communicator 4.75!! what the more, Netscape made recently announced that Netscape will be base on firefox as beta in Novemeber 30, 2004 for certain!

> Netscape: Origin of a Browser <
> Mozilla: the History and the product <

I can honesty say that I have never had a problem with MSIE, maybe I am lucky. I'll stick to IE!" threads are not just cmplaints, they are part of some kind of strategy to offered words of encouragement and suggestions this community for trying the mozilla firefox browser. Good luck! :D
 
ckfarbes said:
I am certainly know you don't even famailar with mozilla firefox or any products by mozilla very well. but you know Netscape, soon became one of the most popular choices for those, is well-name for long time till now..

Did you know that the Netscape :Owned: Mozilla and perhaps even own mozilla firefox.

What do you think who created Netscape? by Mosaic Organization. Netscape was founded by April 1994. It was first called Mosaic Communications, but was quickly renamed to Netscape Communications.

Yeah, I heard about this new browser from some of friends showed me before. I do totally famailar within mozilla's products and browsers. If you've searched the knowledge base. Because the Netscape browser[4.75, 4.76] that i was used to surf on for long times ago.. this year, I can't remember that downloaded it from Mozilla's browser 1.7.3. I realized that in fact: Mozilla 1.7.2 is based on Netscape Communicator 4.75!! what the more, Netscape made recently announced that Netscape will be base on firefox as beta in Novemeber 30, 2004 for certain!

> Netscape: Origin of a Browser <
> Mozilla: the History and the product <

I can honesty say that I have never had a problem with MSIE, maybe I am lucky. I'll stick to IE!" threads are not just cmplaints, they are part of some kind of strategy to offered words of encouragement and suggestions this community for trying the mozilla firefox browser. Good luck! :D
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It is clearly stated that Firefox is part of Mozilla Project on their download page.

http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

I am very pleased on their attempt on taking the web back because Microsoft's IE has caused a lot of damages to Netscape and rest of software developers that developed Web Browser. Also IE has tendency to damage user's PC with their weak security by allowing itself to be hijacked. There are many things involved with IE security which I won't go through right here. As an Information Technology specialist, I often get requests to fix IE. Most of the time user's problems with IE is too extreme and time consuming to fix so most of the times I tend to suggest Firefox as an alterative.

Btw, I was around during Mosiac Browser! :thumb:

edit: fixed a typo, oops. ;)
 
The answer is all there: "Why Use FireFox?"

Mozilla was released by Netscape as a "Open Source" project, limited only to the program itself. It was innovated by various programmers worldwide, implemented with their own desires into Firefox, more CSS (Cascading Style Spreadsheet) compliance where IE failed to comply. I've created CSS compliant web pages at where I work, drop-down menus without JavaScript or additional programming tricks to make it work. Someone with good Javascripting skills made a small javascript code to FORCE IE to comply, thus result into SMALLER files and made it more ACCESSIBLE.

The BIGGEST reason why I use Firefox is that it has ability to block pop-ups and disabled ActiveX. It has been so useful since then.


Use FireFox! :)
 
I forget something have to say add on.

ckfarbes said:
this year, I can't remember that downloaded it from Mozilla's browser 1.7.3. I realized that in fact: Mozilla 1.7.2 is based on Netscape Communicator 4.75!!
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Oops! Heh... Let step back, I mean the Mozilla browser suite [1.7.3] is actually based on the previous [4.75] version of the feature Netscape Communicator !!


AOL already funds development of Mozilla browser technology, which the company utilizes in its Netscape offerings. As has been the case since America Online Inc., which owns Netscape Communications Corporation.
 
Can a resurrected Netscape compete with the feature FF?

Netscape Revived With Firefox Backing

November 16, 2004, 4:45 PM

Despite media reports and industry pundits over the years relegating Netscape to Internet history books, AOL has restarted the browser's development. The company plans to bring back a refreshed Netscape browser based on Firefox, which will incorporate an enhanced user interface and several new features.

A prototype of the new Netscape will debut on November 30 to a limited number of beta testers, AOL told BetaNews.

Netscape was last updated in August to version 7.2, which brought the browser up to date with Mozilla 1.7. But for the most part, Netscape has received little attention from AOL since the release of 7.0 in August 2002. The browser's market share has dropped to single digits as Microsoft's Internet Explorer reigned supreme.

But Firefox's surging popularity has breathed new life into Netscape. Although AOL could not yet comment on what to expect in the prototype, the revamped browser will likely extend Firefox's feature set with Netscape-specific extensions and retain Netscape's traditional green user interface.

AOL announced the upcoming prototype in a message to Netscape users, even taking a swipe at Internet Explorer for its recent security woes.

"While other browsers have seen little improvement over recent years -- except frequent patches for security leaks -- we have consistently added new features to save you time and to make the most out your time online," the Netscape product team wrote. "As a part of our next evolutionary step, we have developed this new Browser Prototype, which could change the way the world masters the web."

Seemingly in competition with itself, AOL has also been beta testing an Internet Explorer based Web browser it calls "AOL Browser." AOL Browser is independent from the company's client software and adds features such as tabbed browsing and privacy options on top of Microsoft's IE engine.

Users interested in testing the Netscape prototype can pre-register by visiting netscape.com and entering the registration code: prototype1104.

wrote By Nate Mook.

this source from site.
 
I have a list of browser stats from two of my websites.

First, I chose our weather related website in hopes of getting the 'average' user and not the 'techie' crowd:
Weather Browser Stats

The second set of stats is from more of a 'techie' internet related site.
Techie Browser Stats

Its interesting the difference in numbers from an 'average' user to the more 'techie'. Many have moved away from IE, but not necessarily to Firefox.

To give you guys an idea about security, there was a recent vulnerability on a popular message board system. Webmasters that were using these boards on their sites were finding their sites getting hacked through the board. What the hackers were doing was inserting a code on the pages of the message board that would infect the computers of those browsing their forums. These new infected computers were then used to hack more systems.
As others have pointed out, the forum visitors who were getting hacked were using IE, and those that were not affected were using other browsers. Unfortunately the victims were surfing sites they knew and trusted (and not off surfing some underground sites).

I frequently use IE, but have taken a liking to Firefox. Not only for security but there are a bunch of other features I like (like the tabbed pages). I never liked the old Netscape browsers because a lot of sites looked like crap. Also it was a pain to design a website with the Netscape user in mind. Everything has fallen into place and Firefox does a great (if not better) rendering of html pages than IE.
 
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Taylor said:
I have a list of browser stats from two of my websites.

First, I chose our weather related website in hopes of getting the 'average' user and not the 'techie' crowd:
Weather Browser Stats

The second set of stats is from more of a 'techie' internet related site.
Techie Browser Stats

Its interesting the difference in numbers from an 'average' user to the more 'techie'. Many have moved away from IE, but not necessarily to Firefox.

To give you guys an idea about security, there was a recent vulnerability on a popular message board system. Webmasters that were using these boards on their sites were finding their sites getting hacked through the board. What the hackers were doing was inserting a code on the pages of the message board that would infect the computers of those browsing their forums. These new infected computers were then used to hack more systems.
As others have pointed out, the forum visitors who were getting hacked were using IE, and those that were not affected were using other browsers.

I frequently use IE, but have taken a liking to Firefox. Not only for security but there are a bunch of other features I like (like the tabbed pages). I never liked the old Netscape browsers because a lot of sites looked like crap. Also it was a pain to design a website with the Netscape user in mind. Everything has fallen into place and Firefox does a great (if not better) rendering of html pages than IE.
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As shown here in Browser Statistics from w3schools, it appear to show that people are moving from IE to Mozilla Firefox and Firefox has been constantly gaining strong since June.

I must admit that I'm using IE for only one reason (If not any more), which is Video Relay. I'm trying to encourage FireFox developer to pay attention to Video Relay, and perhaps VR services could add Linux to their network systems so that I can use linux (My #1 favorite OS) and firefox to use VR rather than having to use that monopolist IE.


Oh well, at least, it's a start for Firefox, doing a great job. :)
 
I agree. I believe Firefox is definately on the right track. Remember how much of a market share that Microsoft has as far as operating systems go (with IE Included). It will be a long road for Firefox, but its increasing and will probably continue to do so as more people become aware that there is more than one browser, and the security risks they are taking when surfing even trusted websites.
 
I downloaded Firefox today. It works great! It loads pages much much faster.
Good reasons to use it:
1. It's safe, not a gateway for hackers
2. Blocks pop-ups
3. Includes Download Manager
 
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