Outlook default browser FF vs. IE

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the default browser settings in Outlook Express, specifically the desire to change the default from Firefox to Internet Explorer. Participants also explore issues related to Firefox's behavior when opening new windows and the use of tabs versus windows for browsing.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration that URLs clicked in Outlook Express open in Firefox instead of Internet Explorer and seeks guidance on changing this setting.
  • Another participant suggests using Thunderbird as an alternative email client, questioning the need for Outlook Express.
  • Some participants mention the availability of extensions for Firefox that might address the default browser issue, though specific names are not provided.
  • A participant notes that Firefox opens new windows to the start page rather than the previously viewed page, questioning if there is a setting to change this behavior.
  • There is a suggestion that using the mousewheel to click links can open them in new tabs, which may be a solution for branching browsing without opening new windows.
  • One participant admits to not knowing about tabs until recently, indicating a lack of familiarity with Firefox's features.
  • Another participant emphasizes the benefits of tabs and encourages reading tutorials to better utilize Firefox.
  • There is a discussion about Thunderbird, with one participant asserting that Outlook Express is superior despite being a supporter of Mozilla products.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the use of Outlook Express versus Thunderbird, with no consensus on which email client is better. Additionally, there is uncertainty regarding the default browser settings and Firefox's functionality, with multiple suggestions and questions raised without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion about features in Firefox, such as tabs and window behavior, indicating a potential gap in knowledge that may affect their understanding of the discussion.

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Clicked URLs in Outlook express open into Firefox automatically; I want them to open in IE by default. Anyone know where the Outlook setting is for this? I haven't found it.


Yeah yeah, I know - why would you want to switch from IE to FF? Call it Mother Goose Syndrome - imprinting.

Oh, FF does one really annoying thing that IE doesn't do. New window in FF opens to my start page, not the page I was just looking at. (What a dumb feature! I'm opening a new window becasue I want to branch my browsing, not because I want to start again from scratch!) Or is there a setting to fix this?
 
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I don't know about the default setting. Why aren't you using Thunderbird?

There is an extension available that does what you want. I forgot what it was called, but if you look through the tab browsing section they should have it.
 
There is always a way to change firefox to do what you want it to do.

You can look for an extension, or you can go to forums.mozillazine.org and post your question. There may be a way to do it without using an extension.

I am sort of unsure why you would want to open a new window in firefox, do you have that many tabs open, or is there another reason? Personally I very very rarely have more than one firefox window open.
 
DaveC426913 said:
Oh, FF does one really annoying thing that IE doesn't do. New window in FF opens to my start page, not the page I was just looking at. (What a dumb feature! I'm opening a new window becasue I want to branch my browsing, not because I want to start again from scratch!) Or is there a setting to fix this?

clicking the mousewheel on a link opens that link in a new tab. easy way to branch? maybe I'm mistaking the problem, dunno. and yeah i think if you don't want to use tabs but new windows then there is a feature, forums should help
 
mattmns said:
I am sort of unsure why you would want to open a new window in firefox, do you have that many tabs open, or is there another reason?
Because I didn't know what tabs were until just now.
 
dduardo said:
I don't know about the default setting. Why aren't you using Thunderbird?
What is Thunderbird?
 
DaveC426913 said:
Because I didn't know what tabs were until just now.
Ohh man, you were missing out on one of the greatest features!

You should read some tutorials on firefox to make sure you are getting the most out of it.

Here is one: http://opensourcearticles.com/articles/firefox_15/english/part_01

You have already installed firefox so you can probably skip to the second page.
 
thunderbird is good, but.. well, I'm going to go ahead and say it. outlook express is better. it is. and I'm a big mozilla supporter. thunderbird will get bigger, but just because its mozilla doesn't mean its automatically amazing
 

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