Windows 7: IE vs. FireFox

bonkers72 · 27 Nov 2011

Is it true I should be using Fire Fox instead of IE 9 because it's just all around BETTER???? More secure, FASTER, etc...............? Just always just been kind of a IE kinda guy since day one. Change is hard! Thanks!

JMH · 27 Nov 2011

Ask for opinions sure!
Remember opinions are not always based on logic.

IMHO tis far better to do your own research re the "facts /statistics/ evidence tested" & presented
> view any Browser that might appeal
> read the Company blurb about the product
> then make up your own mind about what is considered appropriate.... or otherwise.

FYI.
Comparison of web browsers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

{Disclaimer. I use Firefox & IE.}

Phone Man · 27 Nov 2011

If you like IE-9 go with it. It is a very good secure browser. I have always used FF because I like the add-ons and is what I am use to using. Can't go wrong with either one.

Jim

Corazon · 27 Nov 2011

I'm a Firefox user by choice, but IE has shaped up very nicely with the current IE9. Properly configured, it's a great browser to use - so just roll with it.

Heyyou · 27 Nov 2011

One of the few things I dislike about IE is the lack of skins. It's the same old skin. With FF and Chrome, you can change the look when you get bored looking at the same real estate.

noobvious · 27 Nov 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by bonkers72

Is it true I should be using Fire Fox instead of IE 9 because it's just all around BETTER???? More secure, FASTER, etc...............? Just always just been kind of a IE kinda guy since day one. Change is hard! Thanks!

There really is no right answer. Try them out for yourself, see what each one offers, and them make your choice. Each one will have its supporters and detractors.

Me, I like Firefox. But I wouldn't presume to tell someone it's better than the rest. It just happens that when I got a computer again, three years ago, after years without one, I found out that the old Netscape Navigator I remembered from the past was outdated...and the family expert recommended Firefox, and I took the recommendation.....I stick with it now because it is familiar.

zigzag3143 · 27 Nov 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by bonkers72

Is it true I should be using Fire Fox instead of IE 9 because it's just all around BETTER???? More secure, FASTER, etc...............? Just always just been kind of a IE kinda guy since day one. Change is hard! Thanks!

Each has its strengths and weaknesses. As my partner JMH said I would base my decisions on my investigations, not others opinions.

I was a died in the wool IE user back in XP, but had some problems so I switched to FF.

bonkers72 · 27 Nov 2011

Thanks for the posts!

zigzag3143 · 27 Nov 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by bonkers72

Thanks for the posts!

We might be able to give more info if we knew what your needs were or what you were going to use it for.

stve · 27 Nov 2011

My personal opinion the default IE 9 & Firefox are about the same but Firefox has more potential to be improved by customizing it.
If you take advantage of Firefox's many extensions its better.

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