what is your favorite web browser? - Page 3

BigAl07 · 12-17-2008, 01:08 PM

Aw come on buddy. I'm mostly yanking your chain bro. Debating can be fun. Sorry if I over-stepped my boundaries. I honestly I didn't mean to upset or offend. Sometimes I am overly passionate about this subject and I do apologize!

Dentoid · 12-17-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chipmunkofdoom2

You know what I meant. I'm fairly proficient at writing and it comes easily.

I'm just pulling your chain!

I'm impressed with your writing style! We are very much alike in that respect!

ReefLady · 12-17-2008, 01:48 PM

Interesting. I always thought I was in the vast minority using Firefox. Apparently not. It's interesting because at my childrens' schools they are taught to use IE only, and are pretty much unaware that any other browser even exists.

BigAl07 · 12-17-2008, 01:58 PM

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Interesting. I always thought I was in the vast minority using Firefox. Apparently not...

Unfortunately not any more. There was a time when that was the case and it was a GOOD thing. Since FF was being used by such a small percentage of PC users it wasn't being targeted hardly at all by Crap-Ware writers. Why waste the time to write CRAP-WARE that will only infect a minute percentage of PC users. As Spyware Fighters switched more and more users to FF and it gained more popularity and user share it has gone "Main Stream" and now it's being exploited all to often. Still not AS much as IE but much more than it used to be.

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Originally Posted by ReefLady

It's interesting because at my childrens' schools they are taught to use IE only, and are pretty much unaware that any other browser even exists.

That's because in such large organizations you want to keep everything as "Stock" as possible so that it's easier to maintain and "Wipe& start over". Since every new PC comes with IE it's just so much easier to implement procedures and restrictions so that IT only has one browser to support and maintain. That's pretty much "Industry Standard" for IT departments now a-days. For good reason though.

MatthewJ · 12-17-2008, 03:51 PM

For my money, Firefox with noscript and adblock is the best. Firefox has stability problems, especially on Linux, but is fairly solid on Windows. Some sites/pages simply don't work right on Firefox (almost never Firefox's fault, but that's irrelevant).

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It's interesting because at my childrens' schools they are taught to use IE only, and are pretty much unaware that any other browser even exists

Like BigAl said, that's a good thing in an enterprise environment. They probably use domain policies to "harden" the browser configuration and to prevent users from modifying settings.

Not to hijack the thread, but speaking of kids, if you've got them at home...take a look at this product (it's free and it's really good):

K9 Web Protection - Free Internet Filtering and Parental Controls Software

I'm not an employee, just a user who's familiar with this space. This is the best I've found for free

BigAl07 · 12-17-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewJ

K9 Web Protection - Free Internet Filtering and Parental Controls Software

I'm not an employee, just a user who's familiar with this space. This is the best I've found for free

Thanks for the information Mathew. It's good to see others "looking out" for the kids. The Internet has so much GOOD stuff but for every ounce of GOOD there's about 5 tons of BAD! I'm all for helping them get the information they NEED without having to hide their eyes

ReefLady · 12-17-2008, 04:39 PM

MatthewJ - really appreciate that link. I have one in 5th grade, and another in 9th. My kids think we're too strict, because we don't allow computers in their rooms - there is one in the living room, and one in the dining room, where we can poke our head around the corner and see what they are doing at any time. They both automatically log off at 10pm.

I was looking at possibly purchasing some good parental control software -- I will certainly check out the info in that link.

Thanks!

MatthewJ · 12-17-2008, 05:13 PM

I'm glad you found it useful. I have 3 boys, oldest being 8. The approach you're taking is dead on. My kids will not have a computer in their room either.

Because my kids are so young, I haven't tested K9 against the rigors of a 9th grader. Kids are darn clever these days, He/She may be able to bypass it. Another reason to not have the computer in the room

plecosword · 12-17-2008, 05:25 PM

Safari!! You all need to try it! So much better than fireffox. Ie8 is a lot like FF, you can save and retrieve the sites and tabs after a crash.

MatthewJ · 12-17-2008, 05:37 PM

I don't care for Apple as a company...I don't like having Safari shoved down my throat just because I use iTunes

I have used it though, and Opera as well. I have specific FF addons I need to use as part of my job though.

BigAl07 · 12-17-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewJ

I'm glad you found it useful. I have 3 boys, oldest being 8. The approach you're taking is dead on. My kids will not have a computer in their room either.

Because my kids are so young, I haven't tested K9 against the rigors of a 9th grader. Kids are darn clever these days, He/She may be able to bypass it. Another reason to not have the computer in the room

That's the FIRST step to protecting your children from the SCUM of the net. It's just to easy to get lulled into a sense of security. These scum-balls are SMART and good at what they do. Keep the computer in a FAMILY area where everyone can "Enjoy" it. Even a laptop doesn't need INTERNET access upstairs in the kid's room

Dentoid · 12-17-2008, 06:01 PM

I use Safari at home and IE at the office. I'm multibrowser-dexterous!

michelle9491 · 12-17-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sambrinar

One that works!!

Some of my internet links wont work with FF like Quickbooks online,,, and ummm that is kinda important!! So I use explorer, whatever one is loaded. Works fine

I have the same problem. I use gotomypc.com so I am able to work from home alot using Quickbooks. It would not work, so I had to keep using IE. And dont start with the coding thing, I have no idea what you are talking about, lol. Just plain english will be fine

plecosword · 12-17-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by michelle9491

I have the same problem. I use gotomypc.com so I am able to work from home alot using Quickbooks. It would not work, so I had to keep using IE. And dont start with the coding thing, I have no idea what you are talking about, lol. Just plain english will be fine

my dad uses that too, whats wrong with the one xp come from? I trhink its only in xp profesional edition.

michelle9491 · 12-17-2008, 06:29 PM

Maybe thats my problem, I have the home edition at the office & at home? All I know is it wont work at all, when you click connect it does absolutely nothing...

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my dad uses that too, whats wrong with the one xp come from? I trhink its only in xp profesional edition.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite web browser?
Internet Explorer 6	2	3.33%
Internet explorer 7	11	18.33%
Firefox 3	29	48.33%
Internet explorer 8(beta)	2	3.33%
GoogleChrome(beta)	4	6.67%
AOL/Opera/Netscape/MSN	0	0%
Safari	10	16.67%
Other	1	1.67%
Huh?!	1	1.67%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

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12-17-2008, 01:48 PM	#33 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: what is your favorite web browser? Interesting. I always thought I was in the vast minority using Firefox. Apparently not. It's interesting because at my childrens' schools they are taught to use IE only, and are pretty much unaware that any other browser even exists. __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

12-17-2008, 04:39 PM	#37 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: what is your favorite web browser? MatthewJ - really appreciate that link. I have one in 5th grade, and another in 9th. My kids think we're too strict, because we don't allow computers in their rooms - there is one in the living room, and one in the dining room, where we can poke our head around the corner and see what they are doing at any time. They both automatically log off at 10pm. I was looking at possibly purchasing some good parental control software -- I will certainly check out the info in that link. Thanks! __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

12-17-2008, 05:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
MatthewJ Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 372 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: what is your favorite web browser? I'm glad you found it useful. I have 3 boys, oldest being 8. The approach you're taking is dead on. My kids will not have a computer in their room either. Because my kids are so young, I haven't tested K9 against the rigors of a 9th grader. Kids are darn clever these days, He/She may be able to bypass it. Another reason to not have the computer in the room

12-17-2008, 05:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
plecosword Acropora Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So CA Posts: 1,888 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: what is your favorite web browser? Safari!! You all need to try it! So much better than fireffox. Ie8 is a lot like FF, you can save and retrieve the sites and tabs after a crash.

12-17-2008, 05:37 PM	#40 (permalink)
MatthewJ Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 372 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: what is your favorite web browser? I don't care for Apple as a company...I don't like having Safari shoved down my throat just because I use iTunes I have used it though, and Opera as well. I have specific FF addons I need to use as part of my job though.

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