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Firefox, INternet Explorer, Netscape, MSN. AOL what kind of web browser do you use?
I prefer firefox
I prefer firefox
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What is your preferred web browser?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around participants' preferences for web browsers, including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari, Lynx, and eLinks. The scope includes personal opinions, technical features, and experiences with different browsers.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a strong preference for Firefox, citing its features and customization options.
- Others mention Internet Explorer (IE) negatively, suggesting that users of IE are either ignorant or indifferent to its shortcomings.
- One participant notes a preference for Lynx for its speed and lack of images, while another mentions eLinks as a faster alternative on Linux.
- Several participants highlight security issues and pop-up problems associated with IE, contributing to their preference for other browsers.
- Some users mention using Safari on Mac and Firefox on Windows, with IE being used only for testing purposes.
- There is a humorous exchange about using wget and parsing HTML without a browser interface.
- Adblock is suggested as a solution for blocking unwanted content in Firefox.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the superiority of Firefox over Internet Explorer, but there are competing views regarding the use of other browsers like Lynx, eLinks, and Safari. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall best browser choice.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the specific reasons why IE is considered inferior, indicating a lack of consensus on the technical details behind their opinions.
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mattmns
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You forgot Opera, which is another good one.
I use Firefox as well. Currently I am using the 1.5 beta 1 which is awesome!
Anyone who uses IE is either stupid or ignorant, imo.
I use Firefox as well. Currently I am using the 1.5 beta 1 which is awesome!
Anyone who uses IE is either stupid or ignorant, imo.
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z-component
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Or maybe they just don't care.mattmns said:
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mattmns
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Well if they don't care then they are still either stupid or ignorant. If they know how bad IE is but don't do anything about it, then they are stupid. If they don't know how bad IE is, then they are ignorant.
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Firefox with some of its extensions are great.
There are some instances when I prefer to use "lynx".
There are some instances when I prefer to use "lynx".
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eLinks is good too if you have Linux. Much faster than Firefox.
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apmcavoy said:
Its a text browser that's why, It doesn't have to put up with images and that stuff.
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ranger said:
Of course. But if you are visiting a page without pictures, why not?
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blimkie said:
Safari is my preferred browser, but when I am using my Windows machine, I use Firefox, and ONLY use IE if I am testing a website I am developing.
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mattmns said:
I guess I am ignorant cause i don't quite know Y IE is so bad. haha. But i don't sue it i hate it. I alwyas get more pop ups and it just seems slower. I hate netscape too.
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mattmns
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You always get pop ups and it is slower, that seems reason enough to not use it to me 
There are also plenty of security problems with IE, and firefox has a lot more features and is insanely customizable compared to IE.
There are also plenty of security problems with IE, and firefox has a lot more features and is insanely customizable compared to IE.- #13
loseyourname
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dduardo said:
Ha ha! That's awesome, like translating heiroglyphics.
Anyway, I'm also using Safari, like ComputerGeek. I have Firefox and Opera installed, but don't use them much.
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loseyourname
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Well, now I'm using Lynx. I suppose it is somewhat faster, and I finally got my wish: no smilies!
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mattmns
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I am sure that if you use Adblock with Firefox you can block out all the smilies.
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For most of my surfing, I use Firefox.
For the odd time when I suspect a page only works in IE, I use Maxthon (an add-on to IE that allows tabbed browsing and pop-up blocking).
I also run Opera when testing my webpages.
For the odd time when I suspect a page only works in IE, I use Maxthon (an add-on to IE that allows tabbed browsing and pop-up blocking).
I also run Opera when testing my webpages.
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