Browser preference

[Gingernuts]

Hey folks,

This may have been a topic a while ago but I had a quick dig and couldn't find it!

I've had the web at home now for a few months and have been using Internet Explorer, but I've heard that there are much better browsers doing the rounds, and that IE is not that great for security. I have downloaded Safari but haven't used it much, and have noticed a few people using Firefox.

What do people find is the best?

[mick]

I use Firefox and have done so for about 3 years.

[Wedgie]

Firfox for pc, safari for phone.
Haven't found any better for either.

[Gingernuts]

Thanks gents. With the current security warning doing the rounds re IE it seems it's time to jump ship. Will check out Firefox tonight when I get home.

[Westsider]

I've just stopped using FF as there seems to be a problem with flash or java on some sites. Been causing increased processor usage. Been using Google Chrome for a week or so and seems pretty good.

[Psyber]

I tried Firefox for a while because I wanted to use its companion Thunderbird for email as the M2 email programme built into Opera doesn't let you embolden or underline headings.
However, I found Firefox so much slower than Opera, I am now using Opera to browse and Thunderbird for email.
I use the International version of Opera rather than the "English" one because it offer English-GB instead of English-US.
Similarly I get Firefox or T/bird from Mozilla Europe.

[Groover]

I tried Firefox for a while because I wanted to use its companion Thunderbird for email as the M2 email programme built into Opera doesn't let you embolden or underline headings.
However, I found Firefox so much slower than Opera, I am now using Opera to browse and Thunderbird for email.
I use the International version of Opera rather than the "English" one because it offer English-GB instead of English-US.
Similarly I get Firefox or T/bird from Mozilla Europe.

Is there any way to import bookmarks from firefox to opera?
And also delete Operas default bookmarks.

[Psyber]

I tried Firefox for a while because I wanted to use its companion Thunderbird for email as the M2 email programme built into Opera doesn't let you embolden or underline headings.
However, I found Firefox so much slower than Opera, I am now using Opera to browse and Thunderbird for email.
I use the International version of Opera rather than the "English" one because it offer English-GB instead of English-US.
Similarly I get Firefox or T/bird from Mozilla Europe.

Is there any way to import bookmarks from firefox to opera?
And also delete Operas default bookmarks.

In Opera:
File>Import and Export> and select where to import from.
Bookmarks>Manage Bookmarks> to delete or group elsewhere others. You can create sub-folders in sub-folders if you want.

[JAS]

Thanks gents. With the current security warning doing the rounds re IE it seems it's time to jump ship. Will check out Firefox tonight when I get home.

Been using Firefox for a few years now and been happy enough with it.

Btw is this the same 'current security warning' you've heard about...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8465038.stm

Regards
JAS

[dedja]

ALL software is vulnerable ... Including whatever o/s and browser you are using now.

Base your browser selection on features and capability, not security or perceived lack of.

I have no issue with using IE8 ... As long as I have the latest patches, up to date virus protection and a secure hardware firewall, I'm doing the best I can.

Think of it like securing your house ... you can certainly try to mitigate the risk of break ins but if someone really wants to break in they will, no matter how much you try to keep them out.

[Groover]

Just switched to Opera from firefox, quite impressed with how many more useful features opera has. Def wont be going back

[zipzap]

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[fisho mcspaz]

My partner uses Abuntu (I think that's what it's called), it seems to work pretty well. He's an IT person so I trust what he says.

[Interceptor]

My partner uses Abuntu (I think that's what it's called), it seems to work pretty well. He's an IT person so I trust what he says.

I think you mean Ubuntu, which is a Linux based operating system rather than browser.
It's an alternative to Windows and inherently more stable and secure.

[dedja]

My partner uses Abuntu (I think that's what it's called), it seems to work pretty well. He's an IT person so I trust what he says.

I think you mean Ubuntu, which is a Linux based operating system rather than browser.
It's an alternative to Windows and inherently more stable and secure.

Yeah maybe ... Only pisser is that 98% of the world's software won't run on it.

[Psyber]

My partner uses Abuntu (I think that's what it's called), it seems to work pretty well. He's an IT person so I trust what he says.

I think you mean Ubuntu, which is a Linux based operating system rather than browser.
It's an alternative to Windows and inherently more stable and secure.

Yeah maybe ... Only pisser is that 98% of the world's software won't run on it.

Yes, I'd toyed with setting it up with VmWare or other Virtual Machine software, but never seem to get around to it.
It comes with Firefox and Open Office included these days, and there is Opera for Linux, or the its native browser whose name I have forgotten...

On the OS wars - a friend who is a Mac freak is in trouble.
His "bullet proof" Mac has started booting without mouse function and he can't work out why...