2007-03-08 22:24:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
it is an alternative to Microsofts Internet Explorer.
It runs basically the same, but most websites are designed to maliciously take advantage of Internet Explorer users, so it can provide a degree of security, albeit not that large. It is safe to download form a known source, like www.download.com, or directly from their website.
2007-03-08 22:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Firefox is a web browser, like Internet Explorer. Theres also Opera web browser. They are free, and safe to download from the original makers site, or from a safe download site such as download.com.
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
http://www.opera.com
IE uses 'active x' which allows websites to install software on your computer. As you can imagine, some sites use it to install trojans/spyware so you end up with pop ups, unwanted ads, and browser hijacks - thats when no matter what you type, your browser goes to the site that hijacked it.
Active X is a technology owned by Microsoft, they don't allow other browsers to use it - so that makes them safer on the internet.
Firefox and Opera re less prone to spyware infections and hacking, but still not completely foolproof. Its always a good idea to add Spywareblater and Spybot S&D.
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
Apart from the security, you can change the way that FF looks by downloading skins - only ever download from the Mozilla site.
2007-03-09 07:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - Firefox is a reputable internet browser - about 5% of all internet usage in the UK is through firefox. I've not used it personally, but believe that its safe to download.
2007-03-09 06:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by Jo Jo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefox in an internet browser as Internet explorer. It is safe to download and is used to browse the internet as an alternative to IE.
2007-03-09 06:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an internet browser. It is completely safe to download. I prefer using Internet Explorer but all people I know who use Firefox swear by it. Try it, you can always uninstall it
2007-03-09 06:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a free to use web browser designed to try and break Microsofts dominance with internet explorer, it has a lot of useful add-ons you can download. It is perfectly safe to download and it beats internet explorer in many areas. I've been using it for a year now and find it far better than explorer, particularly as it is less prone to crashing when you mistype a URL
2007-03-09 08:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefox is the best browser on the web. A trillion times better than sad Internet Explorer. Get it directly from the makers, Mozilla, at http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
2007-03-09 06:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah its safe to download and use. It is similar to internet explorer but some people prefer firefox due to security aspects. Also, some people prefer the performance and user interface.
2007-03-09 06:51:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can promise you that you will never go back to Internet Explorer once you have used Mozilla Firefox.
2007-03-09 06:31:21 · answer #9 · answered by Notherenow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur such a noob
it is the same as as IE (iternert explore) just a lot beter a safer
i recmend it its the best out at this day and age
2007-03-09 07:08:47 · answer #10 · answered by ashsands1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋