Swoosh Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Do any of you guys use Firebird or any other Mozilla variants? I was skeptical at first, since I didn't think anything could be better than IE...but I was definitely wrong. The single best feature of Mozilla is the pop-up blocker. With IE, I was experiencing 2 or 3 popups just upon initiation of the program. I've installed spyware blockers, I use adware, but nothing works. But, with Firebird...I haven't had a single pop up AT ALL for a week. AMAZING The only thing that I've been having trouble with when using Mozilla is Flash sites. For some reason, I can't get the flash plugin to install correctly. But, I can just copy paste the url into IE when I need to see a flash site for now. Anyways, take a look at Mozilla.org to download a copy for your os if it sounds good to you Swoosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 I've been using Firebird for a week or so now, it's very nice Definitely a much better browser...still need to wait for some fixes, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrylic Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Thank you Swoosh for telling me about this. I'm using it now and I really like it. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Its a very good web browser. I like the fact that its open source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariners2001 Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 hmm....I think Internet Explorer with the new Google Toolbar is the best...it has an excellent pop-up blocker as well and much more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Mozilla/Firebird has Google search built in, and you can add custom ones more easily and in a less haphazard way than you can with IE Give it a try Posted by Swoosh Do any of you guys use Firebird or any other Mozilla variants? I was skeptical at first, since I didn't think anything could be better than IE...but I was definitely wrong. Excellent, another one to see the light I've been using Firebird on and off since late last year, and with version 0.7 I'm almost ready to leave IE forever... It's a lot more stable than the 0.6x versions I'd tried previously, and it feels a lot more polished over all... The single best feature of Mozilla is the pop-up blocker. With IE, I was experiencing 2 or 3 popups just upon initiation of the program. I've installed spyware blockers, I use adware, but nothing works. But, with Firebird...I haven't had a single pop up AT ALL for a week. AMAZINGOpenSource people generally tend to dislike popups, so it's hardly surprising that it's implementation is flawless *huggles opensource community* The only thing that I've been having trouble with when using Mozilla is Flash sites. For some reason, I can't get the flash plugin to install correctly. But, I can just copy paste the url into IE when I need to see a flash site for now.I had a bit of trouble with it myself... You have to make certain you install it in the plugins folder... Worked great for me once I got the installer to behave =) I wholeheartedly recommend Firebird to those who are tired of IE being so spyware/adware-friendly, and who might like the other features like tabbed browsing - and built-in support for skins Firbird also adheres to web standards far more than IE does, which is both a blessing and a curse - it doesn't like mal-formed and broken code, whereas IE laps it up... Hardly surprising that M$ Internet Explorer likes bad code, though All webmasters should use Mozilla or Firebird as benchmarks to check standards-compatibility of their sites, IMHO - if it looks great in FB, it'll look just as good in IE, because the code is good. And if you don't like something about Firebird... Well, there's always the option to download the sourcecode and re-write portions of it, if you're so inclined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCanr2d2 Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 I use Mozilla, and also have the problem with Flash, will have to play around to get flash to install itself properly... The setting for pop up blocking other than those that I click on to bring up myself is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Dravis Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 I use Opera 7. It is the best. The pages load 2x or more faster than IE or Netscape, it has flawless popup blocking, search engine toolbar, etc... it's great. Everyone should get it. IE is worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 But Opera has those annoying ads at the top if you're using the free version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBell Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Im d-loadin it right now. Thanks for the lynky Swoosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zynko Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 im using mozilla right know...it's pretty fast except and s better then Netscape. But it takes longer for pics to appear. is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrylic Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Originally posted by zynko im using mozilla right know...it's pretty fast except and s better then Netscape. But it takes longer for pics to appear. is that normal? Prolly it takes longer cuz you have 56k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Originally posted by zynko im using mozilla right know...it's pretty fast except and s better then Netscape. But it takes longer for pics to appear. is that normal? Thats probably just the way the Mozilla is coded. Load the text, then the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinWalker Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I, too, use Opera 7. I liked it so much I bought it. The only problem I get is occasional discrimination by IE designed sites... microshaft only codes that won't work in Netscape or Opera... but overall, Opera works very well. I never see popups... I also use the feature that lets me see every link on the page in one table... that one is fun. In addition, Opera's email client is invunerable to the Outlook/Outlook Express worms and viruses. I tried Mozilla a few times and used it on the machine at my college... it seems far slower, especially in loading windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Is their a Linux version of Opera SkinWalker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I used to be a nerd. Everyone hated me. I got shot by the principal, and marshmellows rejected me.... but then I got Mozzila Firebird, and now, I'm a cool dude, and I'm so cool, I'm rocking that guys boxers! Look at me! I'm like SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool! Thank you Firebird! you've changed my life!!1!!! I already have a pop-up blocker, but I mgiht downlaod it just to see how it changed that guys life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinWalker Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Originally posted by -=TheTycooner=- Is their a Linux version of Opera SkinWalker? You should be able to find your flavor at this link: http://www.opera.com/download/?custom=yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Haven't tried firebird, but i like opera. Does firebird do tabbed browsing? and most importantly, does it recover where you left off if it crashes? I tend to browse about 10 sites at once, so when IE crashed it was a nightmare as i could never find my way back to half of them. THe only problem I have is that there are simply too many sites out there that won't work with opera (and i assume firebird). THe best compromise i found was Avant Browser, which is basically an opera skin for IE... so you get the best of both worlds, opera's interface and features with IE's more supported rendering engine. i think you can get it at http://www.avantbrowser.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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