is foxfire really better then IE?

Question

i dont trust it. IE has served me well, is the standard package, and i have had no problems. y complicate things with an orange icon, different setups, and so called benefits?

Answer 1

i think its better

Answer 2

You'll have to download some plug-ins right off the bat with Firefox. All in all, it's just a matter of preference. Firefox does seem to be a little more stable, but I've run into a few sites that it's not as compatible with, as IE. I'm a Mac user who happens to work in a PC world. I use Firefox at work, but that's only because my company's version of IE doesn't have tabbed browsing. If you're comfortable with IE, and it works for you -- that's all you need.

Answer 3

Firefox is a much better browser. It's quicker, more stable, and is more secure. It's worth downloading for the tabbed browsing alone.



Plus another thing that makes Firefox better is it's extension model. If you want your web browser to do something, say have your media player controls in the bottom, someone has written an extension for it.



I recommend Firefox to everyone, and you will be glad if you make the switch. It's free so there is no risk, it's not like you can't still use IE if you want.

Answer 4

I'm using firefox right now. It appears to be a bit more stable than IE and allows multiple tabbed browsing. But if IE works for you, then you can always say "Hey, if it's not broken, don't fix it!"



If you have no problems with IE and are satisfied with it, then don't change. BUT, sometimes you don't know what you are missing if you don't try new things from time to time. I guess it just boils down to a matter of personal preference, but if you haven't tried it, then how can you know you don't or won't prefer it?



I also use Maxthon from time to time, just for variety and to compare it to other browsers. Maxthon uses the IE engine, but is smaller and faster than IE.



Check out the links below for more info.

Answer 5

I use I.E. since 1994 and I change to Foxfire out of CURIOSITY in 2005, but it has a lot less options than I.E. , to the extreme I was missing a number of places I was used to visit; also it beguine to resist some other programs , so I erased it and come back to IE , that I am using with 0 problem ever since.

Answer 6

Unless you enjoy popups, all kinds of malware, viruses+trojans, browsing the internet slower then you have to, and a very non-customisable ugly browser, then yes, Firefox is WAY better.



For the most part, EVERY browser is better then IE. If you don't like Firefox then try Opera.

Answer 7

Although you may not trust it, Firefox is a lot more secure and better than IE at blocking unwanted scripts which may cause unwanted and harmful files to be downloaded on your computer. Additionally firefox is faster (through optimized code) and a lot easier to use than IE.



If you get firefox, make sure you get the "NoScript" plugin which will make it even more secure for browsing and keeping your computer virus free (which IE, frankly, sucks at).

Answer 8

I think it depends on the User, Mozilla FoxFire allows some things to operate more smothly if you didnt have your IE browser set up correctly. But I perfer IE, have never had any problems with it. & refuse to let Mozilla FoxFire even be installed on my computer.

Answer 9

Fire fox is more secure than IE because IE allows instllation of activeX controls by default, meaning that you are screwed if a page has a malicious activeX control. Also, there are more tools for Firefox than IE because IE is a security hole disguised as a program.

Answer 10

I have a friend who swears by Firefox... I've tried it (does seem to be faster), but I guess I'm set in my ways and continue to use IE. It works fine for me, no problem, and I'm used to it. If you're happy with IE, I see no compelling reason to switch over to Firefox.

Answer 11

Yes. Firefox has all of the same features as IE but they're categorized better which gives it a cleaner appearance.

Answer 12

Perhaps you are the same person who did trust MS when they claimed IE does not make it easy for viruses, or spyware, or idiots to write the dozen or so sites that require IE.



Trust who you will..



I say, Anything but IE!

Answer 13

In many ways yes but recently less so. I.E. has improved on a lot of it's problems. The only real problem I've had with Fire Fox is having trouble with some in page links. especially video links. I have often had to copy and paste links from Fire Fox to I.E. in order to get them to work. It's something to do with codecs I think.

Answer 14

firefox is 10 times better the IE could ever be, and you are able to delete everything after you are finished browsing, without any problems

Answer 15

I would stay get firefox right but they are coming out with IE v7 which should coming out soon and will be better then firefox. You can download the IE v7 beta 3 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx?mg_ID=10001

Answer 16

You could download it and try it. If you don't like it you can always switch back to IE. Just don't set it as your default browser until you are ready to make the switch.



http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

Answer 17

heck yeah. it's SO much better. I don't get all the viruses. Every time I open up IE, I get tons of viruses. I've had it for over a year, and haven't had any problems.

Answer 18

i like firefox, you can press open new webpages inside tabs instead of new windows, that will stop cluttering up your taskbar.



the popup blocker is simplier to use, adn more effective. and the web settings, controls, options are all simplified into one menu. oh yeah, the upper right hand corner search box is very handy. you don't need to type in google.com, all you have to do is type in your search term, click enter, and firfox goes to google.com to search. you can add yahoo search engines and other engines to that box as options if you want.



there's more to firefox.

Answer 19

Then why are you asking if you do not trust it? Keep using your IE. Fire fox works better on a MAC.

Answer 20

No, I tried using it for a few days, and I didn't like it. I switched back to IE.

Answer 21

If you have all the microsoft updates IE works very well. I do not use firefox. But that is my choice.

Answer 22

Get the new IE! It's got tabs like firefox, and is the ****.

Answer 23

i don't think it's really better, but i do use it. can have multiple tabs and pages open at the same time. but other than that not much different than ie in my opinion.

Answer 24

Much better! I also use Opera. I haven't used IE in years.

Answer 25

If you are useing IE and dont have any problems with it, dont fix something thats not broke

Answer 26

Well firefox is much better than IE.

Answer 27

Yeah, I like it a lot. Never had any problems with it. It comes with a lot of extra features that make things easier.

Answer 28

Well if you don't trust it than you shouldn't do it. But I use Firefox and I love it. One word.....tabs.

Answer 29

it's not much better and you have to have a lot of extra downloads

btw it's firefox

Answer 30

that's mozilla FIRE FOX, not foxfire, and it is a heck of a lot better... it never freezes up, ever!

Answer 31

dont be a tool, firefox is way faster and doesn't load your computer with viruses or spyware..

Answer 32

i like it alot better because i feel like i have a safer connection and i get less pop ups.

Answer 33

it has less possible virus attack for sure.most virus aim at ie.

Answer 34

firefox really better then ie try it

http://www.download.com/Mozilla-Firefox/3000-2356_4-10568573.html?tag=lst-0-2



heres the beta version

http://www.download.com/Mozilla-Firefox/3000-2356_4-10559311.html?tag=lst-0-1

Answer 35

yes ive loved it ever since i got the "stumble" button

Answer 36

Yep Im using it now.

Answer 37

heck yeah

Answer 38

I like it better, I like the "tab" option.

Answer 39

YES,LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE,YOU WILL NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE AS SOON AS YOU OPEN IT,ILL NEVER GO BACK TO IE.ENJOY!!!!!

Answer 40

It's my favorite & I've tried them all.