Comments on: Firefox 3, A Must Or A Bust?

By: ClareW

ClareW — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:15:44 +0000

I like Firefox on my Windows XP computer simply because if does not continually crash like IE does. It is not consistent but when using IE and opening some other windows, everything will shut down. I have tried several things to solve it (you know, Windows always says to check viruses, cookies etc) but could never fix the problem. Firefox has never crashed!!

By: jbazan

jbazan — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:37:03 +0000

Sure stick with IE – saves you a lot of time. It takes quite an effort to install all that spyware manually under FF. IE is very convenient.

By: Zolar, Cincinnati, Ohio

Zolar, Cincinnati, Ohio — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:56:54 +0000

"File Download: there is no â€œrunâ€ option in Firefox. In Internet Explorer I have the choice of running from the current location or downloading. Firefox doesnâ€™t offer that option."

Ummmm….maybe it does that because you should scan the file first with an antivirus/antispyware program FIRST?

Like all 'smart' computer people try to do?

Whenever I use Firefox and want to check emails, I just leave Outlook Express minimized. Or I can use one of the IM's or even Incredimail (wife uses that one).

It just looks like you are too comfortable with Microsoft products.

Maybe you should try Linux for a couple of months and see how the other half lives?

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:56:41 +0000

I have used Firefox for years now, but I HATE FF3. I seriously feel you should download Firefox 2 (I believe the latest security update is 2.0.20) and try that instead. It doesn't change the integration issue much, but IMO, everything that people complained about IE (being bloated and whatnot), FF3 seemed to integrate. It became a fat, hairy, version of what it used to be.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:51:58 +0000

Sure, just get rid of OE. Use either G-Mail or one that works great is Incredimail and it's a freebie.
IE has sucked big time for years. FF is ten times the browser that IE is and works flawlessly for me but of couse I am also not big on downloading all the security fixes that MS puts out. I do believe that is a huge problem with Windows. I run plenty of Spyware stoppers and a good Security suite and never have problem that it does not catch. My system runs circles around one that has had all the MS updates done on it.

By: newFFuser

newFFuser — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:13:22 +0000

I just recently loaded firefox for the first time (I now use it instead of IE). I am using outlook express. It seems to work ok, except I cannot print from OE. I can print fine from all other apps, including firefox. Can anybody help me with this issue?

By: dark41

dark41 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:34:23 +0000

I'm actually hooked on IE8 now. It's as fast as any browser I've tried. Seems very secure. Has many new features I like, including resume (like FF).

The only sticking point for me now is Java not working correctly. It requires Java 6 update 10, and not many sites are compatible yet with that version. Most pages that use Java 6 update 7 don't display properly. However, once that's sorted out, I see no reason to keep FF or Google Chrome any longer.

BTW, anyone who says IE7 has never crashed on them has never opened enough tabs/pages. I can duplicate the crash on every system. Right around 30 pages, or 4-5 pages with 20 tabs each, IE7 stops loading pages. I've found that the URL tends to stick with the last one that loaded properly, no matter what link is clicked. Then eventually I can't right click on anything anymore, until the browsers are closed.

IE8 Beta2 seems to have fixed this issue.

By: Jim Ray

Jim Ray — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:57:56 +0000

Your review is bias and untrue. I have been using FF for years and it is light years ahead of IE and the security is far better than IE will ever be. Who cares about OE integration with FF. I agree with the other guy about Tabs not being a con. If it was a con, then why did IE7 include them. Hint, hint they finally got a clue that people want them.

I only use IE7 when forced to and as a developer, FF is the browser of choice because IE7 doesn't have the add-ins to handle the debugging stuff needed.

Is FF perfect? No, but it is far much better than IE7.

That's my 2 cent from a user that was up and running version 3 in 15 minutes.

By: Terrance Hudson

Terrance Hudson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:42:07 +0000

I like Firefox. I like IE7. Yes, you read it correctly. Here is how I use It. I have dual displays. My wife's e-mail account stays open on IE and my account is open on Fox, This way we can have access to both bookmarks and our favorite toolbar without touching the others stuff. (NO FIGHTING or excess click-loading) Very good if you both have the same e-mail client (yahoo, g mail, etc.) They both have there strong points, I have been using Firefox for a long time. I like the way it "feels" IE is okay for me too but some things just don't act the way I like. As with most things Humans deplore change unless the advantage out ways the learning curve.. USE WHAT YOU LIKE LIKE WHAT YOU USE!!!! But don't be afraid to REALLY try something new. I HATE-HATE Outlook!!! Why complain about add ons? If you don't use it then you will never have to download it, If you download it you will only need to do it once. (I have downloaded many IE7 add ons so why is FF any diff? ) If I don't use it It may as well not be taking up space (and resources) on my PC, I need all the power/resources my Q6600/4Gddr2/1TB PC can give me. My daughter uses win98 and what she does on her PII/600 pc works fine for her. She thinks her PC is as fast as mine. Crazy thing is her's boots FASTER than mine!!! Its all a mater of what you are used to. My advice is to try something new, I mean really try (this may mean reading a how-to!!!!) and you may find that it has something you like that out ways the negative (like tabbed browsing-I use too much) Off topic- Try Linux on that old system that you think is too slow with XP, You will be blown away!! It is not hard It is just DIFFERENT.

By: Lucifer

Lucifer — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:53:50 +0000

Firefox should have been reviewed by someone who used it, not by someone who has habits he does not want to break. Firefox is an excellent browser and Thunderbird is an excellent Email client. The lack of Pop Ups and Spyware/Malware IS the primary reason to use it, Now just some cute feature. It is far more secure and customizable. Shogan should leave reviews to people who actually want to try the product, not just glance at the surface because their boss said so.