weave
26 posts
Jul 10, 2008
6:53 PM
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Which type of Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari) do you prefer or use when surfing the information superhighway — and why?
Last Edited on 10-Jul-2008 6:55 PM
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CeeBee
1956 posts
Jul 10, 2008
9:58 PM
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Firefox. I like starting new tabs, especially for the same Web site. It has a built-in popup blocker. It's fun to say out loud; it happily trips off the tongue.
Last Edited on 11-Jul-2008 9:59 AM
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John
315 posts
Jul 11, 2008
9:52 AM
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I use Firefox but on a Mac it is very buggy. Internet Explorer works the best on a Mac until it blows up and never works again. I've never found a browser that works well on a Mac. Did I mention I hate Apple?
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weave
27 posts
Jul 11, 2008
4:51 PM
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I agree, CeeBee. Firefox is lightning-quick, and the tabbed browsing is awesome.
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TheMudge
The Real Mudge
2827 posts
Jul 11, 2008
8:08 PM
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I used Firefox for a while several years ago, but I had problems with the interface between it and the editing tools that I must use for this website. The templates are Word-based and therefore comply better with Explorer. I should perhaps try Firefox again because it has been modified since I last used it, and the editing tools here have also been updated, though I think they are probably still more compatible with a Microsoft browser. (This shouldn't matter with message board text, however, so don't panic if you're using Firefox). The main appeal to me of Firefox is tabbed browsing, but Explorer 7, which I have been using for more than a year, has tabbed browsing. Those of you who think Explorer does not have tabbed browsing are out of date. That was true of Explorer 6, which is old news. And, yes, Explorer 7 does run on Windows XP. You don't have to have Vista, which is a terrible OS (I have it on my laptop and hate it). To XP users who are still using Explorer 6: If you want to stick with Explorer, download Explorer 7. You can use it if you've installed Service Pack 2, and if you haven't, you are seriously behind the times.
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Rich Turner (The Curmudgeon Himself)
Last Edited on 11-Jul-2008 8:14 PM
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Endi
342 posts
Jul 17, 2008
12:19 AM
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Open Office has html editing and it's free, Mudge. It doesn't conflict with my firefox browser. The big problem for microsoft right now is a lot of the free stuff is actually better than the stuff you pay for.
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Dalton
8 posts
Jul 21, 2008
12:30 PM
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I use Explorer -- I find most websites are optimized for Explorer (and perhaps I'm just resistant to change, since Explorer is what I'm used to). I've used Firefox and find no faults with it; I'm just not sure it's worth the extra download. On Mac, I use Safari.
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TheMudge
The Real Mudge
2859 posts
Jul 21, 2008
10:46 PM
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Endi: You don't get it. I use templates provided by the site provider, CitySlide, and I use the HTML editor provided by their service. I am not able to use some outside HTML editor when I function within this site. You are apparently familiar only with standalone sites created by the user, not with template-based websites from a website provider such as CitySlide.
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Rich Turner (The Curmudgeon Himself)
Last Edited on 21-Jul-2008 10:49 PM
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Endi
344 posts
Jul 22, 2008
1:10 AM
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Well, I am with geocities. They have templates and I have tried them but it also gives you the option to write your own code. Can you not copy and paste html? It sounds like maybe not.
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TheMudge
The Real Mudge
2862 posts
Jul 22, 2008
11:29 AM
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I can copy and paste HTML, but the built-in editor may read the codes differently. Furthermore, when I go in to edit the work, I have a maze of codes. I have also found that, if I create a document in Word and cut and paste it into the website, I have a veritable forest of codes, many of them redundant. In short, the only way to create a trouble-free page is to compose in the site itself, using the built-in editor. It performs almost all basic functions (type size and style, links, anchors, etc.) without requiring me to enter HTML codes. If I need to do something exotic, I can call up the source page and enter the appropriate HTML codes there.
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Rich Turner (The Curmudgeon Himself)
Last Edited on 22-Jul-2008 11:30 AM
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homerfarmsby
53 posts
Jul 30, 2008
7:04 PM
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The best browser, by far, is Opera. If you haven't tried this software, you should do so now. Blazing speed can also be found with Safari, another browser (by Apple) that is compatible with Windows. If you think I'm kidding, give each of them a test-drive, and tell me what you think. I think that Internet Explorer is a thing of the past. Reduced speed, multiple security holes, etc., have made IE an inferior product.
Last Edited on 30-Jul-2008 7:07 PM
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CeeBee
2057 posts
Jul 30, 2008
9:02 PM
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Here's a tidbit for you: Wonder why a browser is called Opera? Hmmmmm. Opera is the plural of the Latin word opus which means "work." Therefore, "opera" means "the works." The browser Opera's stated vision is "to deliver the best Internet experience on any device." Thank you, Telenor!
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Bradd
504 posts
Jul 31, 2008
7:13 PM
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D/loaded Opera and it is BLAZING fast compared to Firefox. Internet Explorer I gave up on years ago. Opera also has page width adjustment which has been annoyance factor for some time. Only glitch so far is its non-response to "Enter" at Sploofus to record an answer. Still checking it out. Thanks.
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allanb
593 posts
Aug 13, 2008
8:39 AM
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I have a Mac and I use Safari when I can. I use Firefox when I have to, which generally means when I'm communicating with a website that doesn't tolerate Safari; this is true of some financial institutions, some other forums, and some French government departments. I don't think there's much wrong with Firefox, but Safari is faster and I find it a bit more friendly. I don't know Opera. Is there a version for the Mac? CeeBee quoted "any device" which suggests that there should be.
Last Edited on 13-Aug-2008 8:41 AM
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