Athena Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hey computer guru's, I need some advice. I am still running IE6. I know, it's bad. I hang my head in shame. In my past life, I was a programmer/analyst. You would think I could make software decisions like this but...I just can't bring myself to switch to Firefox. My main concern is that I don't know which websites I will lose. So the question before us today is: IE7 or Firefox? I would make it a poll but I haven't the time this morning to play with it. I am upgrading the browser tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticklbee Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I am so not a computer guru but I say go with Firefox. That's what I run and I think it is head and shoulders above IE. I didn't understand when you said you would lose websites though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 I didn't understand when you said you would lose websites though... I read on the Firefox website that you might not be able to access some websites. That they won't load on any other browser then IE. I don't know anything more then that. Sorry. But that is what I am nervous about. Thanks, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I'm personally running apples Safari on my windows PC and love it. IT's so much faster than IE and I've lost nothing in switching over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticklbee Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I wouldn't worry about losing any websites - I've been running firefox for a few years now and have yet to come across a website that won't load. I didn't even know that that could be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Firefox! The newest version is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I'm not a computer expert either but I have bothe IE & Firefox. I only use IE for Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetreasurs Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Firefox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I'm not a computer expert either but I have bothe IE & Firefox. I only use IE for Netflix. Same here :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I'm not a computer expert either but I have bothe IE & Firefox. I only use IE for Netflix. to block those pesky ads! K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Firefox just seems to be so much more stable than Internet Explorer. Of course, I'm a Mac girl who gets in a dig for anything Microsoft when she can! :tongue_smilie: Joking aside, I just think that Firefox is much more superior. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashleen Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Firefox, Firefox, Firefox! I can't express how much I love Firefox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylawyer Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I love Firefox - and if I need to watch a Netflix (view instantly) movie, I can just open an IE tab in Firefox. Firefox is so versatile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shea Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I do keep IE on my desktop because there is one site my husband visits that won't work with Firefox. Actually, the site works, but there is a videocam of a fishing pier he likes to check out that won't work on Firefox for some reason. The rest of the website is accessible. That's just one site out of many. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 IE7 for me. No issues; pleased as punch. Dh runs Firefox and is happy, but some Web sites don't display properly. He can still use them, but they don't *look* right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Firefox for sure. I have had problems with an occasional website but I still have IE on my laptop so I just use it if I have any problems. BTW, I was a programmer/analyst in my previous life too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 FIREFOX!!!! Sometimes there are a few things that won't load into it, but I just copy and paste the url into my IE browser tab THAT I HAVE IN FIREFOX and it work just fine. Also Firefox will save all your log-ons and passwords (If you want that, I LOVE it) without you having to press a single key. I heart Firefox! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagsWife Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hey computer guru's, I need some advice. I am still running IE6. I know, it's bad. I hang my head in shame. In my past life, I was a programmer/analyst. You would think I could make software decisions like this but...I just can't bring myself to switch to Firefox. My main concern is that I don't know which websites I will lose. So the question before us today is: IE7 or Firefox? I would make it a poll but I haven't the time this morning to play with it. I am upgrading the browser tonight! We have been running Firefox for a couple of years and have been very pleased. Every once in a while I will run across a website that will not load (normally is is something with video), but there is an "add-on" you can add that will let you right click on the mouse and choose "view this page in IE." It will open that page in IE without any copy/pasting. HTHs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I cant get Firefox to load , it keeps saying digital sig. or unknown publisher issues. I hate Windows Vista. Does anyone have tips, how to get rid of this block. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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