Which Browser Do You Use?

[OverlordMondo]

Wow, other browsers...may I be free from M$ forever!

[kaioshade]

I use firefox and MyIE2.

 

Yea i know IE has flaws, which MyIE2 tries to eliminate, truth is sites are made for IE, and whether it is "correct" or not, IE is the best at rendering pages. But when i like some speed and customizeability, i use Firefox.

[Gryph]

I also have MyIE2 but I've noticed that pages take longer to load on that which pisses me off. Maybe its just my computer. But I really like all of MyIE2's options.

[Wizard]

I'm sick of people always trying to compare browsers and OS`s. So what if IE6 tons of intarweb security problems? It friking works. And just you wait until Service Pack 2. Much better then this Service Pack 1 crap everyones using now.

 

I use Linux too, so I'm not totally out of the dark. Linux and it's variants are open security risks on their own because it's blessing is also it's curse. Open Source. Now, I love open source as much as the next guy, but there are somethings even I can't do (like frigging PATCH MY OWN OS with vunrabulities!)

[ugenn]

I'm sick of people always trying to compare browsers and OS`s. So what if IE6 tons of intarweb security problems? It friking works. And just you wait until Service Pack 2. Much better then this Service Pack 1 crap everyones using now.

 

I use Linux too, so I'm not totally out of the dark. Linux and it's variants are open security risks on their own because it's blessing is also it's curse. Open Source. Now, I love open source as much as the next guy, but there are somethings even I can't do (like frigging PATCH MY OWN OS with vunrabulities!)

1. People make comparisons to determine which is the product best suited to their needs. This is a fact of consumer life, whether IT related or not.

 

2. "It frickin works"

That would really depend on your definition of "works", wouldn't it? Would you consider a system that advertised your personal, private info to the rest of the world as "working"?

 

3. Service Pack 2

I don't know how you arrived at the conclusion that SP2 would be better (are you an MS beta tester or maybe you have tried the release candidate?) but historically, MS service packs have been known to break compatibility and introduced problems of their own.

 

4. All systems have their share of security flaws. This is why exposing the source is more benificial than detrimental since the auditing becomes an open and transparent process. Anyone with the tech know-how can identify bugs (security related or otherwise) and fixes made efficiently. It is not surprising to find patches within hours after vulnerabilities are identified. Which other development model do you know of gives such high turn-around rate for bug fixes? Are you aware that the hole which was recently exploited by the infamous Sasser worm was first made public nearly half a year ago and only last month did MS provide a series of patches to address the issue?

[Agozer]

Take a pinch of salt.

You're gonna have to explain that one to me.

I think it means that you shouldn't take things too seriously or believe that everything being said is automatically true...

 

I'm not a native english speaker, so feel free to correct me.

[Wizard]

Yes I did now about the year old flaw that MS ignored until a virus came out (I KNOW, I WAS HIT by Sasser when I disabled my firewall). I keep my eye out too. I may not be as technologically advanced as you are by using Linux (I'm still learning it. I'm considered a noob at it). I'm just saying on a scale, people want it to just work, hassle free. Excluding what I think most of this board. People don't want to go through the updates, they don't want to download other browsers, they don't want to etc etc. I think IE6 rules, it's more effience than what I've used in the past and right now. I have a collection of browsers ranging from Opera too FireFox. I still find IE at the top because IT JUST WORKS for the 300,000 computer illiterate/non-illiterate people.

 

I'm running the SP2 Beta Build 2082 and my other computer is using RC2, both work great compared to SP1's current builds. I've just never got around to using any of the RCs on my comp since I'm lazy.

 

Of course they break. Theres a reason they address this issues. But sometimes it cannot be ignored. And like I said before about open source, it's both a curse and a blessing to those who are extreme.

 

And i'm out of this, I'm not up for another war.

It's like what Microsoft says for XP. It just works. Nothing more, nothing less.

[Gouken]

Take a pinch of salt.

You're gonna have to explain that one to me.

I think it means that you shouldn't take things too seriously or believe that everything being said is automatically true...

 

I'm not a native english speaker, so feel free to correct me.

Dammit, and I thought he was gonna cook tonight...

[Ash_crimson]

i use ie6. it may be riddled with problems but im happy using it and its less hassle than the linux environment and i understand you wanna compare it but everyone is gonna have their own opinions. i dont ever see any future with everyone using just one browser... weve all got our own reasons for using what we use. and i love ie6 and these problems it has have never had any noticable effect on my computer

[Wizard]

I agree with Ash, it's opinionable. I've never had a problem with IE6 because I have a firewall router and running 2 other ones on my computer. SHHHHH NINJA DEATH

Edited May 12, 2004 by K`dash

[Gouken]

Main Entry: con·de·scend

Pronunciation: "kän-di-'send

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere, from Latin com- + descendere to descend

1 a : to descend to a less formal or dignified level : UNBEND b : to waive the privileges of rank

2 : to assume an air of superiority

 

Now that's twice I've gotten that vibe from you. I know you may not mean it at all, but it really seem's as though you are acting a bit condescending. I'm sure everyone appreciates the help you're giving, but please don't make a fuss if a poster's views are not the same as your own.

[Ash_crimson]

I agree with Ash, it's opinionable. I've never had a problem with IE6 because I have a firewall router and running 2 other ones on my computer. While I may get it, at least I won't be that effective by it.

i dont have any firewalls or anything im highly vulnerable and always have been... and yet ive never had any major problems... i dont even update my browsers or anything... ive got everything straight off the winxp installation disk

[Gryph]

I agree with Ash, it's opinionable. I've never had a problem with IE6 because I have a firewall router and running 2 other ones on my computer. While I may get it, at least I won't be that effective by it.

No! If you don't use open source you are stupid and a n00b! Because I use open source I am clearly superior to all you Windows users, bah! Only the cool kids use open source, you M$ flunkie!

 

 

And just so you know, the only open source programs I use are Firefox and MAME.

[Ash_crimson]

I agree with Ash, it's opinionable. I've never had a problem with IE6 because I have a firewall router and running 2 other ones on my computer. While I may get it, at least I won't be that effective by it.

No! If you don't use open source you are stupid and a n00b! Because I use open source I am clearly superior to all you Windows users, bah! Only the cool kids use open source, you M$ flunkie!

 

 

And just so you know, the only open source programs I use are Firefox and MAME.

i do hope you wasnt serious... trying to insinuate that im not cool... you must be delirious!! and open source programs like firefox and mame are for programming geeks!!! the type with glasses pocket protectors and short trousers which only go down to the ankle... not to mention braces to hold their trousers up!!!

[Gouken]

... not to mention braces to hold their trousers up!!!    

You mean suspenders right? Yes, I know you meant that.

 

Don't hurt me, just trying to help!