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What internet client do you prefer?

2007-01-05 03:08:07 · 22 answers · asked by Robles 2 in Computers & Internet Internet

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IE is the least secure browser you can be using
Look at IE, Firefox and Opera side by side (sorry, but Nutscraper wasn't included in the test)
http://www.webdevout.net/security_summary.php#vulnerabilities

IE is the least supportive when it comes to webstandards
Compare the results of the web standards test:

The test results are suppose to look like this:
http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/13/0,1425,sz=1&i=133648,00.jpg

Firefox 2 results (admittedly not perfect):
http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/13/0,1425,sz=1&i=133649,00.jpg

IE7 results (Horrible! looks like one big Incontinent Explosion!):
http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/13/0,1425,sz=1&i=133650,00.jpg

Opera results (perfect):
http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/13/0,1425,sz=1&i=133651,00.jpg

You can try the test here to see that I'm not bullcrapping you:
http://www.webstandards.org/files/acid2/test.html

Sorry, but I have never bothered to look up any info on Nutcracker.

2007-01-06 10:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

My experience over the last 12 years has been with Netscape and up until about a year ago it was sufficient, but since there is so much video on the web I have been having trouble with Netscape running a lot of videos. I also have Firefox and I have had no trouble viewing videos. So I would recommand Firefox although I have no experience with IE, or Opera.

2007-01-05 11:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by Carl E 2 · 0 0

I prefer Firefox. IE is needed for some sites like Amazon and Old Navy, so I keep it as a back up... but for general browsing, Firefox is the most identical to IE with none of the hassle. Less vunerable to spyware and viruses. It's navigation is also more intuitive than Netscape or Opera.

2007-01-05 11:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

On my home computer, I've got IE, Opera and Firefox. I like the feature in Opera where it'll read you your emails, but the rest of Opera is a bit rubbish. Firefox seems to be the easiest to use and understand. I like the tabbed windows idea, which I THINK IE has now...

I'd always go with Firefox rather than IE... just cos its very similar, and nothing to do with Bill Gates =P

2007-01-05 11:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by echidna24 2 · 0 0

I have used Firefox for the last few years, and I started a new job where my computer was loaded with IE 6. I am tearing my hair out b/c I can't open tabs!!!!

Firefox is so much more user friendly and the security patches in 2.0 provide a much safer environment.

The down side is that Firefox is not supported by some websites (i.e. Real.com music services)

2007-01-05 11:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by bzqqsq 3 · 0 0

Firefox

2007-01-05 11:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by MazdaMatt 5 · 0 0

I like IE because it has support for many sites and Firefox because it is a cross-platform browser and the built-in tabbed browsing. I do use Netscape Communicator at school on a Mac but does it count? I don't know but my friend likes the Internet and she uses both. I have both IE and Firefox. I like them both.

2007-01-05 11:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Firefox, more widespread use, customization so that you can keep it simple or load it with feature, and basically ease of use. It's also pretty fast and safer than IE (I've had bad experiences with IE)

2007-01-05 11:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by Simplex Spes 2 · 0 0

firefox is supposedly the safest, but for some reason mine doesnt like certain websites...so ill say firefox and IE

2007-01-05 11:10:11 · answer #9 · answered by Adam 4 · 0 0

Firefox. Its free, and comes with a pop-up blocker. Very Nice!

2007-01-05 11:10:04 · answer #10 · answered by Kripster 1 · 0 0

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