2007-01-05 11:43:44 · 9 answers · asked by la la la 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
firefox, the tabbed browsing does it for me. IE has it now too, theyre good at copying other peoples stuff (Windows, Zune, Xbox, etc etc etc)
2007-01-05 11:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by Danny_in_LA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's quite a few differences, and which is better is a matter of opinion. If I told you one or the other is better, it would be a lie considering what is better to me may not be better to you.
However, I can help you decide what is better for you:
Main Internet Explorer 7 Advantages over FireFox
1. Now more CSS Compliant (means more pages appear as they should).
2. Most websites are designed for IE, so about 95% sites will appear the way they should.
3. ActiveX functionality/scripting (Firefox does not have ActiveX, many people consider it a security risk.)
4. Windows Update only works with ActiveX (see 3).
Main Firefox 2.0 Advantages:
1. Session Saving. If you close your browser, all your tabs (a feature in both browsers) will continue to appear.
2. Extensions! You can install any extensions, such as an e-mail checker, weather checker, session saving, tab browsing, mouse gestures (cool once you get used to them), speed boosts, and more. There's also a plugin called IETabs that lets you view a page using IE technology (for compatibility reasons) within firefox, letting you get the best of both worlds.
3. Follows the standards.
4. Designed with security in mind from the beginning. Usually more secure. (IE7 was designed just as a browser, and security was added to it later.)
5. 99% of the time, displays a site as it should appear.
6. More customizable without additional software that may slow down your computer. Excellent for the power user who wants everything configured their way.
7. Cross-platform. If you ever use a Mac or Linux, you'll have a browser you're familiar with.
Use them both and try for yourself. Don't forget Opera 9, that's a good browser too that you'll want to try out. Firefox can be customized the most out of all of them, but that takes time. If you want something that just works right out of the box, use Opera or IE.
2007-01-05 19:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by mehradhm1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm only 10 years old but I know that Mozilla is waaay better! I have Mozilla and it's faster and safer...but it still lets you go on unsafe websites like MySpace.
2007-01-05 19:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use mozilla because more people use Internet explorer.hackers know this as well.this means that more of the viruses created out there are gonna be made for internet explorer rather than mozilla.
2007-01-05 19:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by El Nueve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best internet browser is definitely Firefox, followed by Safari (if you have a Mac). Excellent security, tabbed windows, quick, intuitive browser operation. And I don't even own stock in the company.
2007-01-05 19:46:41 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Opera. Because it does everything that Firefox does with extensions, right out of the box. And it just has more features than IE.
2007-01-05 19:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mozilla!!
IE is just too old looking and boring, go mozillla
2007-01-05 19:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by Matt21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree. Most of the viruses and hackers are based toward IE. Mozilla does not have nearly as many security issues....................YET.
2007-01-05 20:04:24 · answer #8 · answered by Tara S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IE is better because alot of stuff on the internet is only useable in IE, so I definantly recommend it . Hope that helped !
2007-01-05 19:46:59 · answer #9 · answered by Sammie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋