Many people seem to be referring to many internet "browsers". I know only one, the one that came with my computer, MS Internet Explorer. I've just been wondering whether there are any others and, if so, what purpose do they serve, if IE already gets onto the so-called "information superhighway".
2006-09-10 02:16:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
There are lots of different web browsers for example Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Netscape, and Opera, Wikipedia has a complete list with comparisons (see my sources).
Internet explorer, has has recieved a lot of criticism for not being very secure in its default state, (although it is getting better).
For the reason some people suggest using an alternative browser that has less known security issues. Under windows the alternatives come in three different categories:
1) Browsers based on Internet explorer eg Maxthon
2) Mozilla based eg FireFox
3) Opera
As well as claiming to be more secure, these other browsers have some features that are not found in the current version of Internet explorer eg tabs.
The good thing is that most browsers are free so I would suggest that you try several and see what works best for you. As you are already used to Internet explorer it might be worth trying maxthon first as it is very similar to Internet explorer.
2006-09-10 04:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by nigel h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just as a Word Processor displays documents or an email program displays emails the purpose of the browser is to display web (internet) pages.
You run Microsoft Windows and it came with Microsofts web browser already installed so that's the one you've used, there are so many other browsers you really could't count them. Microsoft Internet Explorer isn't a very good one either! It's prone to virus, spyware, malware, this ware and that ware. It has more holes in it than a swiss cheese.
Most people wouldn't trust it with their bank account.
2006-09-10 09:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only one i know of is mozzila firefox and the purpose of it is it lets less pop ups come thorough and it help protects against virsus there are also skins u can download for it i know there are many other broweres out there but i just dont know there names and what they do
hope this helps
2006-09-10 09:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by DarkLotus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll find 20+ listed here (freeware + shareware)
http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/misctools/fwbrowser.html
FireFox is the best IMHO.
Michael
http://webmasterautomation.com
2006-09-10 09:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mozilla firefox is the only one worth it.
You can try netscape or opera.
2006-09-10 09:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by garlic_chili_91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is opera.mozila saffari'and there is new browsar
i would suggest that you usee opera couse it has the leat bugs and no broblem @all
2006-09-10 09:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by mohamud j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...the only one that is worth a look is Firefox....
http://www.mozilla.com/
2006-09-10 09:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by **Xp_mAn_Xp** 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
firefox
opera
mozilla
2006-09-10 09:19:08 · answer #8 · answered by Tiger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋