Firefox not what it used to be?

CorneN said:
I use IE7. It browses web pages and I have NEVER had an issue with it. Why should I bother installing another browser thats downright fugly and needs a shedload of thrid party plugins to function?

The FF vs IE debate looks (to me) exactly like the Linux vs MS debate. Just a bunch of fanboys that prefers spending hours working on the application, instead of the content it's supposed to display.

/rant over
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100%. Basically people here don't like IE because it is a Micro$oft product. So it doesn't matter if it's a good product, it being a M$ product is enough reason to despise it.

NOTE: I have FF3 installed as well, I just don't have a use for it.
 
I don't mind IE or FF. I personally use FF3 because FF was the browser I enjoyed the most. I agree with the OP that FF is not what it used to be.

The only problem I have had with IE vs FF is that it tended to be a little more open to nasties online - not so much anymore though.
 
Nah, it is not just about usability. Yes, both FF and IE are "usable" .. but FF is "extendable".

I can use FF to check the weather, see times around the world, monitor downloads, check the geographic location of web pages, pick random websites at the click of a button, make internet phone calls, open my mail client, save entire web pages and snapshots of web pages, download all images on a page, etc. .... ALL WITHOUT OPENING A SINGLE NEW WINDOW!

That is the power of Firefox.
 
Garyvdh said:
Nah, it is not just about usability. Yes, both FF and IE are "usable" .. but FF is "extendable".

I can use FF to check the weather, see times around the world, monitor downloads, check the geographic location of web pages, pick random websites at the click of a button, make internet phone calls, open my mail client, save entire web pages and snapshots of web pages, download all images on a page, etc. .... ALL WITHOUT OPENING A SINGLE NEW WINDOW!

That is the power of Firefox.
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That is the power of Plugins.
 
Slootvreter said:
ROFL. I'm not arguing with you.

EDIT: No need to get all defensive as I've hurled personal insults at you!
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huh? Where did I get all defensive. I am simply making the point that plugins do not necessarily equal Firefox add-ons. They are much more powerful.

I made no insults or comments about you. I simply played the ball regarding the thread topic. If you feel that my response does not apply to you then feel free to ignore it.
 
Slootvreter said:
100%. Basically people here don't like IE because it is a Micro$oft product.
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Nice generalization there, this is the reason I gave why I don't like Internet Explorer ;)

The_Techie said:
No, because I've had a lot of problems with it on multiple machines
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Slootvreter said:
So it doesn't matter if it's a good product
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In my experience it's not a good product, mediocre at best. As always, your mileage may vary.

Slootvreter said:
it being a M$ product is enough reason to despise it.
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Not at all, my experiences with it is enough reason to despise it. If I hated Microsoft I wouldn't buy Windows XP and Windows Vista licenses for all of the computers in my house. Example: I prefer VLC instead of Windows Media Player, because it uses less resources and has codecs built-in. Now tell me I hate Windows Media Player because it's a Microsoft product ;)
 
Has anyone found a fix for the mouse scroll wheel not working? Or am I the only one suffering from this problem? :(
 
Slootvreter said:
100%. Basically people here don't like IE because it is a Micro$oft product. So it doesn't matter if it's a good product, it being a M$ product is enough reason to despise it.

NOTE: I have FF3 installed as well, I just don't have a use for it.
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+1

firefox gave me a bsod the other day, uses 100% cpu sometimes :/
 
Telkomisaloser said:
Hmmm.... why don't you give your precious IE7 browser a test...

http://acid3.acidtests.org/
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What's with the 'your precious browser'? I said IE7 is my browser of choice, it never gives me problems. So what about it. I have FF3 installed, but since IE7 works fine, I have no use for it. Same as the Ubuntu PC standing next to me gathering dust.
 
I prefer IE7. If I go on my brothers PC it looks and works and pretty much looks the same as the one my PC, no having to deal with his pimped up FF wiht addons or anything.
 
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