Aubrey Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I liked Firefox, esp because you could back button to the previous screen, but I use Explorer b/c ff was really slow to load at one point, and I just got used to it. Just found out our Safe Eyes is somehow not screening p*rn very well when we use Firefox. Grrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Google Crome. I like the tabs at the top and that I can google search right into the address bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 My "other" is Safari. Macs aren't for everyone, I know, but I find my computer and I coexist most peacefully when I use software designed for Macs, especially for things I do everyday - Mail, Safari, iPhoto, iTunes, etc. Occasionally I do use Firefox if a site says it can't do Safari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Safari. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Chrome..it opens faster for me, runs faster for me, doesn't crash the way FF did for me, and I like it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Chrome..it opens faster for me, runs faster for me, doesn't crash the way FF did for me, and I like it :) Agree with all of the above. I have simple needs, technologically speaking, and Chrome satisfies them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Firefox. I love the tabs, and I love that in a crash it saves them all for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I didn't vote. Don't like IE anymore, am currently using Firefox. I'm having java script errors with firefox even though I have the latest of each. I'm going to download Chrome and give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Safari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I use IE because I am old and I don't like change. Hubby uses Foxfire and the kids use Google Chrome, I have no idea why any of them do what they do. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 My "other" is Safari. Macs aren't for everyone, I know, but I find my computer and I coexist most peacefully when I use software designed for Macs, especially for things I do everyday - Mail, Safari, iPhoto, iTunes, etc. Occasionally I do use Firefox if a site says it can't do Safari. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good info, guys. Dh downloaded ff for his computer, had all kinds of trouble, but has somehow mentally blocked that & now chides me for using IE. Yesterday, in my allergy/infection-induced weakness, he gave me an ultimatum: Chrome or FF. He was kicking IE off MY computer. I like the word "chrome," so that's what I've got now. I can't tell a difference one way or the other so far, but he's already not happy w/ GC & pushing FF again. I. don't. want. FF. I knew you guys would be able to tell me if that was reasonable w/out me actually having to BE reasonable about the decision. :D I haven't heard of Safari, but if it's exclusively/primarily for Macs, then that's another thread. ;) Mostly, I'm against all forms of *change.* :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I use IE because I am old and I don't like change.. :001_smile: Me too. Dh prefers FF, and the dc are starting to use it too. I don't get the appeal, and have to search for things I need on the tool bar. I like IE. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Opera. It had tabs before I saw them in other browsers, and has my favorite feature of all: the ability to scroll back and forth by holding the left mouse button down and simultaneously swiping the mouse either to the left or right. (Sounds complicated, but is pretty simple and feels natural very quickly. I get irritated when using other browsers because I forget, and then I have to actually push the darn back arrow. :lol:) The only draw-back is that some functions (like previewing books on Amazon) don't work in Opera. Then I use Firefox. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 My "other" is Safari. Macs aren't for everyone, I know, but I find my computer and I coexist most peacefully when I use software designed for Macs, especially for things I do everyday - Mail, Safari, iPhoto, iTunes, etc. Occasionally I do use Firefox if a site says it can't do Safari. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 if you'd asked me a few weeks back, i'd have yelled CHROME! at the top of my lungs ~ and i'd still suggest that for anyone on a pc. :) using a macbook pro now though, so my personal vote is safari. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Google Chrome has been much faster than Firefox for us. I resisted the change at first, but now I wouldn't go back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Opera. It had tabs before I saw them in other browsers, and has my favorite feature of all: the ability to scroll back and forth by holding the left mouse button down and simultaneously swiping the mouse either to the left or right. (Sounds complicated, but is pretty simple and feels natural very quickly. I get irritated when using other browsers because I forget, and then I have to actually push the darn back arrow. :lol:) The only draw-back is that some functions (like previewing books on Amazon) don't work in Opera. Then I use Firefox. :) :iagree: I use Opera on my Mac and my PC. I don't know how I ever survived without using mouse gestures, and I just adore pretty much everything else about Opera. For the handful of things for which it won't work (basically the already-mentioned Amazon previews!), I use Firefox on my PC and Safari on my Mac. It is just incredibly intuitive, plus you can download all sorts of great widgets (apps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I use both Firefox and Google Chrome at the same time because that way I can have two google account open at once! I work form home and need one account up for that....and then my personal account up on the other. The kids keep raving to me about Chrome but I havent yet discovered why its so great. It might be faster but that seems to be splitting hairs to me. I am more comfortable with Firefox but I might transition over to Chrome once I understand why its considered so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Safari. Firefox has started to annoy me for reasons I cannot explain, but I still keep it on board for that rare website that doesn't want to play nice with Safari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 The kids keep raving to me about Chrome but I havent yet discovered why its so great. It might be faster but that seems to be splitting hairs to me. I am more comfortable with Firefox but I might transition over to Chrome once I understand why its considered so good. Our internet connection since we've moved has been unbearably slow. It's so bad that today, when the kids were putting on a play for us & had to change their "scenery," ds said, "Your internet connection has slowed..." & dd added, "Buffering..." LOL So splitting hairs sometimes is worth it! One thing I've noticed that's kind-of strange...the ctrl functions don't seem to work in Chrome, & other things--smilies, etc--are showing up in code when I put them in & then normal after I click "submit." I don't love that. But...if I were *used* to it that way, then I'd be annoyed w/ the smilies just showing up. Because I'm a fuddy duddy that way. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 My "other" is Safari. Macs aren't for everyone, I know, but I find my computer and I coexist most peacefully when I use software designed for Macs, especially for things I do everyday - Mail, Safari, iPhoto, iTunes, etc. Occasionally I do use Firefox if a site says it can't do Safari. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I like Chrome, but have firefox as a backup because I can't print my postal labels through paypal with Chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Mostly, I'm against all forms of *change.* :lol: LOL. I am, too. I can't stand when I log onto email or a forum or something and find out they've changed the "look" of things. Oh, and my husband will never, ever let me forget uttering the words: "What do we need a DVD player for? We have a perfectly good working VCR!" ETA: Oh, I use Firefox. It took forever but I DID eventually change from IE because I just kept having too many problems with it- error messages, computer freezing, etc. I have been liking Firefox, once I got used to the change. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 IE causes so many problems. I love Firefox-XMarks is a great add on if you use multiple computers or smartphones. Also-need to add Safari to the poll. It is the default for Macs and also has a Windows version. I use Firefox on my Mac with great success-the biggest problems come with programs that like to open in a browser-it hates those. Then I use Safari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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