What's so great about Firefox?

Perhaps, some of you already know about this Firefox's article in the newspaper. I would like to show this to some people about the Firefox issue (once):

Firefox, Microsoft's worst nightmare

Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) has some serious competition, as the free open-source browser Firefox 1.0 may take over the Web.

Firefox originally named Phonex, is a product of the Mozilla Foundation, a non-profit organization spun off from Netscape. Because Firefox is an open-source browser, anyone can update and modify the code. It also protects against three of the biggest problems facing the Internet:

- Viruses
- Spyware
- Over-reliance of IE

The browser is equipped to avoid troublesome file formats, making it more than just a strong defense mechanism. Firefox won't open a link that's an executable file (the most common file-type for viruses and Trojan horses) without first notifying the user. It also has tabbed pages, making it possible to jump between pages within the same window, dubbing the "back button" a thing of the past.

Mozilla's mission for Firefox: To eliminate IE. It loads twice as fast and has already been downloaded 2.7 million times. Mozilla Foundation hope to reach a goal of 10 million downloads in 10 days.

Firefox is quickly becoming the number one browser of choice. Entrepreneurs, established software companies and Web giants alike can find business opportunities in Firefox. In fact, there is enormous potential for applications that live on the desktop, but do business on the web. For example, Amazon users will be able to buy books without visiting the Web site. It is also rumored that Google may be building its own browser based on the framework of Firefox.

It has been spreading rapidly to corporate America and many Fortune 100 companies, especially after the occurrence of an IE-borne virus outbreak. After the outbreak, government agencies were advised to discontinue their use of the Microsoft browser, and turn to Firefox.

Apparently, Microsoft does not see Firefox as a threat. Its next operating system, Longhorn, will include a framework allowing users to build Web applications similar to the way Firefox does. However, Longborn won't be available until 2006, and by that time it may be too late. Firefox is only getting bigger and more powerful as time passes.

Here are some other key benefits in switching to the Firefox browser:

- Foxy Tunes: Lets you control just about any media player without leaving your browser.

- Googlebar: Will automatically zap those nasty pop-ups and will allow you to search the web with Google with one click.

So if you haven't downloaded the Firefox browser yet, and want to beat the crowd, do so now. It's free at their Web site, www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ . (Technology Review.com October 22, 2004, Business 2.0 October 20, 2004, www.mercola.com)
 
I dont think that What's so great security about Firefox!

I received this from inxbox today.. some of you received this too or not...

You had heard rumors of people say that firefox has best security, but I think firefox won't be secure any longers.. sad! read below:


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On Tuesday, July 12, the Mozilla Foundation discovered that the server hosting Spread Firefox, our community marketing site, had been accessed on Sunday, July 10 by unknown remote attackers who exploited a security vulnerability in the software running the site. This exploit was limited to SpreadFirefox.com and did not affect other mozilla.org web sites or Mozilla software.

We don't have any evidence that the attackers obtained personal information about site users, and we believe they accessed the machine to use it to send spam. However, it is possible that the attackers acquired information site users provided to the site.

As a Spread Firefox user, you have provided us with a username and password. You may also have provided us with other information, including a real name, a URL, an email address, IM names, a street address, a birthday, and private messages to other users.

We recommend that you change your Spread Firefox password and the password of any accounts where you use the same password as your Spread Firefox account. To change your Spread Firefox password, go to SpreadFirefox.com, log in with your current password, select "My Account" from the sidebar, select "Edit Account" from the sidebar, then enter your new password into the Password fields and press the "Save user information" button at the bottom of the page.

The Mozilla Foundation deeply regrets this incident and is taking steps to prevent it from happening again. We have applied the necessary security fixes to the software running the site, have reviewed our security plan to determine why we didn't previously apply those fixes in this case, and have modified that plan to ensure we do so in the future.

Sincerely,
The Mozilla Foundation
 
ckfarbes said:
I received this from inxbox today.. some of you received this too or not...

You had heard rumors of people say that firefox has best security, but I think firefox won't be secure any longers.. sad! read below:


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On Tuesday, July 12, the Mozilla Foundation discovered that the server hosting Spread Firefox, our community marketing site, had been accessed on Sunday, July 10 by unknown remote attackers who exploited a security vulnerability in the software running the site. This exploit was limited to SpreadFirefox.com and did not affect other mozilla.org web sites or Mozilla software.

We don't have any evidence that the attackers obtained personal information about site users, and we believe they accessed the machine to use it to send spam. However, it is possible that the attackers acquired information site users provided to the site.

As a Spread Firefox user, you have provided us with a username and password. You may also have provided us with other information, including a real name, a URL, an email address, IM names, a street address, a birthday, and private messages to other users.

We recommend that you change your Spread Firefox password and the password of any accounts where you use the same password as your Spread Firefox account. To change your Spread Firefox password, go to SpreadFirefox.com, log in with your current password, select "My Account" from the sidebar, select "Edit Account" from the sidebar, then enter your new password into the Password fields and press the "Save user information" button at the bottom of the page.

The Mozilla Foundation deeply regrets this incident and is taking steps to prevent it from happening again. We have applied the necessary security fixes to the software running the site, have reviewed our security plan to determine why we didn't previously apply those fixes in this case, and have modified that plan to ensure we do so in the future.

Sincerely,
The Mozilla Foundation[/QUOTE]


Yea, I got too, only effects spreadfirefox sites, not the FF browser itself.. I went to spreadfirefox and changed new password before too late..
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I have been tried mozilla firefox and not happy with it. I rather to stick with Internet Explorer and happy with it.
 
One thing, you don't know different between IE and Firefox...

IE doesn't support one of format: PNG-24 while Firefox do.

here is example..

http://hsivonen.iki.fi/img/nutshell-shadow-right.png

go and make compare between IE and Firefox and you find out.

Hope that IE 7.0 offer support on PNG-24 that would give web designer a easy job.
 
EDGE said:
One thing, you don't know different between IE and Firefox...

IE doesn't support one of format: PNG-24 while Firefox do.

here is example..

http://hsivonen.iki.fi/img/nutshell-shadow-right.png

go and make compare between IE and Firefox and you find out.

Hope that IE 7.0 offer support on PNG-24 that would give web designer a easy job.
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Umm... I'm using IE and I can see the picture. There's a website that I've been visiting since 2002 and they use PNG. I've been using IE the whole time.
 
VamPyroX said:
Umm... I'm using IE and I can see the picture. There's a website that I've been visiting since 2002 and they use PNG. I've been using IE the whole time.
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Not everyone able to see PNG transparents on IE. trust me.
 
I love Mozilla Firefox, very less pop up and very easily to use than IE. But wonder if anyone have problem with Firefox with yahoo games? Lately it kick me out. I thought something wrong with Java, but nothing wrong with it. I figured must disagree with firefox and yahoo's games. Beside, unfortunely have to use IE for yahoo game..

SherryCherish
 
I use Firefox for Mac OS X, works great and I love that web browser, excepts for some flaws with java. Overall, it's a great web browser. I use Safari to play yahoo games or many java applications, if it doesn't work right in Firefox.
 
VamPyroX said:
Umm... I'm using IE and I can see the picture. There's a website that I've been visiting since 2002 and they use PNG. I've been using IE the whole time.
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i second that... i do use firefox sometimes to check on websites that i design like to make sure it runs properly in firefox like IEs. i use IE than any other browser... i used to be a netscape freak, but now i am not since AOL bought netscape. stupid AOL. IE is very smooth with CSS than firefox, yet firefox is better lately. there are some minor problems with CSS in firefox. you can tell the differences in between IE and firefox when you go to my website.
 
I use firefox all the time but doesn't work for gaming on line (yahoo, pogo or other games on line) doesn't work for firefox... Only I can use IE for temporary to use playing on webgame. I prefer use firefox for exploring surf the website any kinds prefer use..
 
If you want speed up firefox.

So here:

1.Type “about:config” into the address bar and hit return. Scroll down and look for the following entries:

network.http.pipelining network.http.proxy.pipelining network.http.pipelining.maxrequests

Normally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time. When you enable pipelining it will make several at once, which really speeds up page loading.

2. Alter the entries as follows:

Set “network.http.pipelining” to “true”

Set “network.http.proxy.pipelining” to “true”

Set “network.http.pipelining.maxrequests” to some number like 30. This means it will make 30 requests at once.

3. Lastly right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer. Name it “nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0”. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives.

If you’re using a broadband connection you’ll load pages MUCH faster now!
Enjoy it.
 
VamPyroX said:
Umm... I'm using IE and I can see the picture. There's a website that I've been visiting since 2002 and they use PNG. I've been using IE the whole time.
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:sigh: You ignore EDGE said about compare between IE and Firefox. That's why you have no idea what he talk about it.

I take screenshot for you.

nut.JPG
 
Let's see if you can help me with this.....

I was using Mozilla Firefox and I was looking at AllDeaf website and all i got this warning button saying....

"Firefox refused connection with www.alldeaf.com"

I keep refreshing over and over until it finally connected. Sometime it doesnt work I had to switch to IE and it works with no problem. What is causing this with Firefox??
 
RedWolf said:
Let's see if you can help me with this.....

I was using Mozilla Firefox and I was looking at AllDeaf website and all i got this warning button saying....

"Firefox refused connection with www.alldeaf.com"

I keep refreshing over and over until it finally connected. Sometime it doesnt work I had to switch to IE and it works with no problem. What is causing this with Firefox??
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What's your version?
 
It true!!

Its true!! I am always looking for tips on how to speed up my webpage/computer. After doing what the poster said...WOW..BAM BAM BAM...webpage loading FAST!!! I passed the tip on. Thanks to the person who posted this tip!! If you got any more...send em my way!!
Neo said:
If you want speed up firefox.

So here:

1.Type “about:config” into the address bar and hit return. Scroll down and look for the following entries:

network.http.pipelining network.http.proxy.pipelining network.http.pipelining.maxrequests

Normally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time. When you enable pipelining it will make several at once, which really speeds up page loading.

2. Alter the entries as follows:

Set “network.http.pipelining” to “true”

Set “network.http.proxy.pipelining” to “true”

Set “network.http.pipelining.maxrequests” to some number like 30. This means it will make 30 requests at once.

3. Lastly right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer. Name it “nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0”. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives.

If you’re using a broadband connection you’ll load pages MUCH faster now!
Enjoy it.
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RedWolf said:
thr version is 1.0.6
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Hmm. Do you have norton internet security or something. I think someone have more than one firewall and give firefox to hard time to connection to internet.
 
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