Got Firefox?

[ISUFan22]

So, I've had the latest and greatest version of Firefox (v2.0) installed for over a week now and I must say - it's still the same Firefox with some nice enhancements.

The one I like the best is the auto spell checking it has in it, when typing into sites such as this one.

As I type in this handy, dandy text box, any words that are misspelled are underlined in red, just as they are in Word or some of the other programs. I can right click on the misspelled word and get options for the correct spelling. Also, if something shows up as misspelled and it's not in the dictionary - I can add it and it won't show up in the future!

For that and the many other reasons - I suggest you IE users out there take a good look at Firefox.

Now only if I could find a way to get paid for this...:wink0st:

 

[bos]

eh, i use both IE7 and Firefox 2 and have used Opera as well. Im still not sold on firefox. As much as the world loves to gripe about IE its still easy to use and straight forward. As far as security, the world isnt as out to get you as the nerds would like you to believe. You just have to be smart about how you handle online business. This is by no means a bash on Firefox. i like it, I just am not a go hard at it.

 

[guitarchitect7]

So i noticed that these are different web browsers as opposed to using internet explorer.

So what differs IE7 from Firefox.

 

[ISUFan22]

Visit this website...

Firefox

 

[ISUFan22]

And bostinelosd - that's what's great about the different "products" for browsing the internet - each has it's different features that caters to different people. I used to be an IE lover - wouldn't switch at all

A friend virtually made me try Firefox for a week and then decide. I never went back and I made that decision after just a couple days.

I do use IE still and like the IE7 changes, but it's like 98% Firefox, 2% IE. I have Netscape installed too, but only "use" it for web testing when we roll out new changes to the website here at work.

 

[bos]

The name, just kidding. Firefox among other types like it introduced tabbed browsing which I didnt like at first but became accustomed to it and now I love it. IE 7 has that now. ISUFAN22 can probably give you a more in dept analysis of Firefox. I just dont use it enough to get into the nitty gritty of features. I just like IE 7 better because it seems to have a cleaner easier to use feature set. Its pretty much brand spanking new.

 

[CHim]

So what add-ons would you suggest for the new firefox?

 

[guitarchitect7]

So what add-ons would you suggest for the new firefox?

thats a good question. I download some already. but i would like another opinion.

I am trying this out and i seem to like it so far. But i did notice that my signature does not come up centered as it is suppose to. why would that be?

 

[ISUFan22]

I've got...

Adblock Plus
Fasterfox
Forecastfox
Foxmarks Bookmark Synchronizer
FoxyTunes
Tabbrowser Preferences

Highly recommend the tabbrowser preferences. Adds even more abilities to tabbed browsing.

I have not looked for many new ones since the upgrade - just updated my current ones. I need to do that though as I've heard some nice to ad-ons have been created.

 

[bos]

Ive noticed pictures come up slower as well, but that may just be me. I like the customizablity options for add ons and skins and such, but i just cant find anything that will make me switch to FF

 

[CHim]

IE won't work on my computer. Is there any other good browsers besides Firefox and Netscape?

 

[guitarchitect7]

I've got...

Adblock Plus
Fasterfox
Forecastfox
Foxmarks Bookmark Synchronizer
FoxyTunes
Tabbrowser Preferences

Highly recommend the tabbrowser preferences. Adds even more abilities to tabbed browsing.

I have not looked for many new ones since the upgrade - just updated my current ones. I need to do that though as I've heard some nice to ad-ons have been created.

Some of those seem to work great.

I do keep getting a encryption pop up a lot. What is that about and how do i get rid of it.

 

[bos]

IE wont work on your system? Why not? Have linux? =)

Opera is a good one.

 

[CHim]

Isufan22, how do you set up the foxytunes thing for your existing music?

 

[ISUFan22]

Some of those seem to work great.

I do keep getting a encryption pop up a lot. What is that about and how do i get rid of it.

Never had a problem with that.

What is the exact message and what are you doing to get it?

 

[guitarchitect7]

Never had a problem with that.

What is the exact message and what are you doing to get it?

Well it seems it has decided to not show up anymore. the next time it comes up, i will post it. Keep a look out.

 

[ISUFan22]

Isufan22, how do you set up the foxytunes thing for your existing music?

Explain?

I downloaded the ad-on, and in the preference for FoxyTunes I selected Windows Media player as the default music player.

I can open musing in WMP and minimize it, that goes "away" and I can run it via FoxyTunes or I can open and play music directly from FoxyTunes.

I'll be honest, I don't use it too often as I use Yahoo Messenger and play the Yahoo Launchcast music from it.

 

[ISUFan22]

Well it seems it has decided to not show up anymore. the next time it comes up, i will post it. Keep a look out.

Yeah, post it here and/or message me so I see it. I'm no expert though.

 

[Cyclone_Power]

Here's a little video review of IE 7 versus Firefox 2.0. Kinda nerdy to say the least, but it gives you a good idea about the 2 programs.

http://www.cnettv.com/9710-1_53-24633.html?tag=slide_hed

 

[Wesley]

Time for some humor again while you install Firefox:

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