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Eugaet · Nov 30, 2005, 03:59 PM // 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalTempest

Have to wait for the spell check extension I use to catch up

But other then that, I love the new release.

Hey, which spell check extension are you using? That could be handy. Finally got around to upgrading just now...

Aracos79 · Nov 30, 2005, 04:02 PM // 16:02

So it looks prettier than IE? I don't find that a particularly compelling argument. Anyone got a better one?

BrandonIT · Nov 30, 2005, 04:14 PM // 16:14

Aracos, give it a try and see. Personally, I don't trust IE for many things on the Internet. I'm not saying Firefox is completely secure, but I find it much more secure than any version of IE I've been using, including the IE6 release in XP SP2.

The tabbed browsing is nice, and keeps you from having to do the ALT-TAB thing when trying to view multiple web pages at once, the extensions are very nice including a customizable ad-blocker (click the ad on the page, choose BLOCK, ads from that server disappear), spell checkers, etc.

Aracos79 · Nov 30, 2005, 04:22 PM // 16:22

Oh believe me, I'm willing to be convinced. I cringe everytime I see a security update pertaining to IE on some tech site. I'm just trying to find out what the tangible benefits of switching would be.

Swampgirl Inez · Nov 30, 2005, 04:27 PM // 16:27

Chance Folly already posted the switch2firefox link. That might answer some of your questions.

For me, I've been using Firefox for about a year. I can count on one hand the number of popups I've had since that day. Also, since I started using the Adblocker extension, it's VERY rare I see a banner or other ad anymore.

IceD'Bear · Nov 30, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by jules

If only FF had the gesturing system like Opera it would be godly. At the moment it's merely perfect.

You can find a lot of extensions for mouse gestures, I personally use All-In-One Gestures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalTempest

Have to wait for the spell check extension I use to catch up

But other then that, I love the new release.

Wich one? I use Spellbound and it works...after some 'hacking', look on the mozilla forums.

BTW, if anyone tried FF 1.5 RC3, it's the same as the final release.

nakama · Nov 30, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by jules

From my experience with Opera it has a banner ad unless you pay for it and it's not as stable as firefox.

It used to be like that, but since a while ago the banner has been dropped. No more big advertisements in Opera!

(To me opera is like FF without having to install all those extensions, because it is pretty complete as is. Both browsers have their merits.)

Omega X · Dec 02, 2005, 09:38 PM // 21:38

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Originally Posted by Aracos79

So it looks prettier than IE? I don't find that a particularly compelling argument. Anyone got a better one?

Firefox has a lot of looks. Just find a theme you like...

SOT · Dec 02, 2005, 09:45 PM // 21:45

I heard about this from the update newsletter. I then proceeded to go braindead and forget about it. Thanks OP

Divinitys Creature · Dec 02, 2005, 09:53 PM // 21:53

Session Saver can handle a browser crash and fetch those tabs back for you.
http://www.extensionsmirror.nl/index.php?showtopic=166

Blu_onyx · Dec 02, 2005, 11:00 PM // 23:00

Firefox is choice !

death to IE!

benmanhaha · Dec 02, 2005, 11:19 PM // 23:19

ok i got ff. I got an adblock extension, how do I install it? and what else is so good about it?

Saba The Hobo · Dec 03, 2005, 12:27 AM // 00:27

Great news

. Heh, my browser auto-updated without me knowing it

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For those deciding, I'd recommend you atleast try it.
Ever since I got Firefox, I've never looked back. The first thing I noticed was, during my weekly scans, I got tons fewer spyware catches than I had before (IE: 50+ a week, FF: 5 a week at most). The change was crazy for me, plus the ability to squash pop-ups/ads, and the tabbed browsing (handy as hell), I've had to reason (bar Windows updates) to look back.

Here's a list of nifty extenstions:

Theme -- https://addons.mozilla.org/themes/moreinfo.php?id=72
Adblock -- https://addons.mozilla.org/extension...info.php?id=10
Adblock Filter set -- https://addons.mozilla.org/extension...fo.php?id=1136

[EDIT]

Oh yeah, if you do make the switch, Firefox will automatically import your bookmarks/settings from IE or other browsers the first time it's run.

Shimus DarkRaven · Dec 03, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30

Stumbleupon Extension FTW!!!

IE doesn't have Stumbleupon, one of the most unique extensions ever made for browsing, IMHO.

FF 1.5 and STUMBLEUPON FTW!!

--The Shim

tuperwho · Dec 03, 2005, 12:39 AM // 00:39

how do I tell what version I have right now?

Saba The Hobo · Dec 03, 2005, 12:43 AM // 00:43

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Originally Posted by tuperwho

how do I tell what version I have right now?

Help > About Mozilla Firefox

EchoSex · Dec 03, 2005, 12:45 AM // 00:45

This update is better than I thought o.o;

Ever since I installed it, I haven't got a SINGLE spybot. Not ONE! I even tested it by going to some.. Risque websites. Not a single bot, script or unwanted cookie. HOT DAMN!

SOT · Dec 03, 2005, 12:50 AM // 00:50

Yeah I am totally in love with this shit!

Shimus DarkRaven · Dec 03, 2005, 12:56 AM // 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOT

Yeah I am totally in love with this shit!

You voiced my opinion too. also, if you guys don't know about stumbleupon, you're missing a crapload of a good time! Here's the link:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/

Download it and join the new wave age of surfin' the net--- LIKE YOU WANT IT!

--The Shim

benmanhaha · Dec 03, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shimus DarkRaven

You voiced my opinion too. also, if you guys don't know about stumbleupon, you're missing a crapload of a good time! Here's the link:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/

Download it and join the new wave age of surfin' the net--- LIKE YOU WANT IT!

--The Shim

I love you. The first stumble i did and i found this really fun game.