what is the best internet browser on the market today?

Answer 1

To me, it's a toss-up between Firefox and Opera with a bit of an edge to Firefox.

Answer 2

I think internet explorer is the best browser in the market 2day with its new version. It also supports tabbed browsing.

Answer 3

Firefox Rocks!! See...it even rhymes! Firefox is like beautiful browser poetry! :)

Answer 4

Do you really have to ask? Firefox.

Tabbed-Browsing
Expandable with extensions (ForcastFox, RSS organizer)
Customizable themes
Works with QuickTime
Built-In Search bar (no more toolbars!)
Secure (no more activex hassles!)
Fast and nimble (installs with nothing, and the user downloads what he/she needs)

Any more questions?

Answer 5

For security reasons Firefgox and Netscape 8 are probably the best because:

ActiveX Controls
There are settings for ActiveX controls and scripts in Internet Explorer.

A. What is ActiveX?

ActiveX is a set of rules governing the way applications share information. ActiveX controls were developed so that you might interact with a Web site. For example, ActiveX can allow you to fill in an online form. Users can choose from a list of possible answers and/or provide a written response. ActiveX controls then allow the Web site to react according to your responses. In other words, instead of Web pages just sitting there like a fixed document, ActiveX controls allow you to interact with the Web pages in much the same way you interact with a computer program.

There are thousands of small ActiveX controls/programs. When you use Internet Explorer to download and view a Web site, ActiveX controls from that Web site are downloaded also. These ActiveX controls have access to your computer—FULL ACCESS TO WINDOWS. If a malicious ActiveX program is downloaded into your computer, it could do anything to your computer.

Other programs, such as Java, are similar to ActiveX controls. But Java programs by design have little access to Windows. This limited access restricts the damage that can be caused by malicious Java programs in Windows.

ActiveX controls were developed at a time when security on the Web was not the problem that it is today. Over the years people have targeted ActiveX controls in order to attack your computer. Since Internet Explorer was built to take advantage of ActiveX controls, IE became the easiest way to carry out these attacks. ActiveX controls are now viewed as a serious security threat that requires you to take steps to protect your computer from these threats.

Microsoft reduced the danger posed by ActiveX controls in Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you still don’t have SP2, go to Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. After downloading SP2, go back to this site and have your computer scanned for further updates (some updates need SP2 installed first).

Even with SP2, it’s still up to you to close the security hole. That is why Internet Explorer has security settings for ActiveX.

B. If you continue to use Internet Explorer, check your ActiveX settings; you may need to reset them

To find ActiveX settings: In Internet Explorer, click Tools and then click Internet Options. Select the Security tab. Be sure the Internet zone is selected. Click the Custom Level button. In the window, scroll down to “ActiveX controls and plug-ins.” There are five settings here. Consider what (and why) your ActiveX controls should be set to:

1.“Download signed ActiveX controls”—set to “Prompt.” Signed ActiveX controls are from a known organization and are considered safe. But you still want to be asked/prompted about this since there may be some sites with signed ActiveX controls that you do not want anything to do with. This prompt will give you that option.

2.“Download unsigned ActiveX controls”—set to “Disable.” Do not ever bother me with these types of controls.

3.“Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe”—set to “Disable.”

4.“Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins”—set to “Enable.” Once I have accepted them, do not prompt me about them repeatedly.

5.“Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting”—set to “Enable.” Ditto—once I have accepted them, do not prompt me about them repeatedly.

You can also turn ActiveX off altogether. To do that: In Internet Explorer, click Tools and then click Internet Options. Select the Security tab. Again, be sure the Internet zone is selected. Click the Custom Level button. You will find seven settings for ActiveX controls—disable them all. You can set them back to Default Level if and when you need them by using the Default Settings button (which is located ext to the Custom Level button).

You will get a message once in a while asking if you want to download a program. It is probably an ActiveX control. If you know what it is and need it, click Yes. If it is from a company that you trust, you can check the box to “Always allow downloads” (to not ask you repeatedly). Otherwise, the answer should be no.

In the meantime, use common sense with Internet Explorer: stay away from questionable sites; don't download things you don’t understand; use a firewall and pay attention to its prompts; keep your anti-virus and anti-spyware software updated and run them often. I run Ad-aware every time I disconnect from the Web; and I run my anti-virus at least once a week or when I am suspicious of something.

C. Because of the safety reputation of Internet Explorer, Firefox (www.mozilla.org), a free alternative Web browser, has captured a growing share of the browser market—because Firefox does not accept ActiveX controls.

You still need ActiveX controls; for instance, Windows Update requires ActiveX. You can not use Firefox to update Windows; you will have to switch to Internet Explorer. Some Web sites require ActiveX controls, too. Use Firefox for safety reasons but DO NOT delete Internet Explorer since you need ActiveX controls to download Windows Updates.

BUT you can install a plug-in, IEView, that allows you to switch to Internet Explorer when necessary (for updates or for certain Web sites).

To find IEView in Firefox, click Tools and then click Extensions. Click Get More Extensions. To use IEView, right-click the page you want to open in Internet Explorer and select View This Page in IE.

Firefox does have security concerns, but it is not part of Windows and is, therefore, safer than Internet Explorer. Since Internet Explorer is an integral part of Windows, consider only using Internet Explorer on Web sites where you have an expectation of safety.

D. Netscape version 8 uses the best qualities of Internet Explorer and Firefox. When Netscape determines that a site is safe, it uses the ActiveX component to access the site. Therefore, Netscape can access the Windows Update site. When Netscape encounters an unknown site, it will refuse to download ActiveX controls.

You can download the free Netscape browser at:
http://browser.netscape.com/nsb/download/default.jsp