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Obbb i adore firefox. its sweet trying to seem IE's attempt at competing though, i mean they've got tabs an EVERYTHING now - jokes
101 things that the Mozilla browser can do that IE cannot.
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the capabilities of the Mozilla browser compared to Internet Explorer (IE) and other browsers like Opera. Participants explore various features, performance aspects, and personal experiences with these browsers, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express skepticism about the claim that Mozilla has 101 unique features compared to IE, with one suggesting that some items may be exaggerated.
- Several users share personal experiences, noting that Opera is perceived as more stable and has a lower memory footprint compared to Firefox and Mozilla.
- There are mentions of specific features that Firefox can perform, such as displaying "browser not supported" messages for pages requiring ActiveX support.
- Some participants argue that Firefox's extensions significantly enhance its functionality, despite its stability issues compared to Opera.
- Others highlight the recent developments in IE7, suggesting it is moving towards features similar to those found in Firefox, such as tabbed browsing.
- Concerns are raised about the accuracy of the original list comparing Mozilla and IE, with some claiming that many features listed are also present in IE.
- Participants note that while they appreciate Firefox, they also encounter issues with plugin compatibility and stability.
- There is a mention of Safari, with a participant inquiring about its memory usage compared to Opera.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of opinions, with some favoring Opera for its stability and performance, while others advocate for Firefox due to its extensibility. There is no consensus on the superiority of one browser over the others, and disagreements about the accuracy of feature comparisons persist.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference various versions of browsers and their features, indicating that their experiences may depend on specific versions and configurations. There are also mentions of personal preferences that influence browser choice, such as stability versus functionality.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to users evaluating different web browsers, particularly those comparing Mozilla, Internet Explorer, and Opera, as well as those curious about browser extensions and performance metrics.