[Article] Happy Surfing! The Oohs and Aahs of Internet Browsers

**Roxy** · March 26th, 2008, 5:04 PM

As you already know, (or may not know) there are many different Internet browsers out there to choose from. In the article below I will talk a little about my top 2 favorite browsers and top 2 worst and why I think they are useful or not for everyday use with the internet and more!

The Good

ONE: Mozilla FireFox
Ah, I'm sure you've heard of this one many of times. The major step up from IE? Well, to put it simply, it is. FF is the simple to use and function browser, that when IE6 came out, everyone needed to have.

Why FireFox?
Easy to use and install. Has a large gallery filled with ready-to-install plugins, fantastic looking themes, and better yet, page loading has never been so fast! Quite helpful when creating webpages and using the developer plugins it offers.

The drawback...
If you don't update your plugins constantly, they can cause problems for your browser and connection. Lagging is one of the many consequences.

TWO: Opera
When I was first introduced to this browser, I thought that it was a biting imitation of FireFox, of course I was sadly mistaken. While some of the features are similar, the way you view the internet from both browsers are entirely different!

Why Opera
For the convince of having everything that you need at your fingertips (Speed dial is too cool)! I'm not sure if people have noticed this or not, but the scrolling on Opera is so much quicker then any other browsers I have ever used, major plus for me. Once again, fast page loads! And can't forget about the awesome widgets that you can install in 1-2-3!

And according to a nifty Opera security widget, Opera has 0 security holes, while FF has 4 and IE 8. 0_0

The Drawback...
Their themes aren't all that impressive. (although this obviously isn't a major draw back, just personal preference) When you install a widget, unfortunately it stays open in its own window, which is quite annoying when you already have a few windows open as it is. (If this can be fixed, I'd love to know how?)

The Bad
ONE: Internet Explorer
One of the worst browsers Microsoft/Windows could ever support, hate to admit it but, I was a heavy IE user before going towards the light.

Why Not Internet Explorer?
There are way too many reasons why you shouldn't use IE for anything, but I'll give you just a few to count with. Slow page loads. Virus/Trojan prone. EVERYTHING works with it, which ISN'T a plus, but a bad thing. Actually that's a lie, most CSS codes don't work with it. And the list goes on.

On the Brightside?
It was probably your first ever browser, enough said.

TWO: Safari
Why oh why was this browser ever created? Apple, I love you, I really do, but Safari? That was your worst mistake. While not having IE as a default browser for your Mac computer may be handy, having Safari as a default isn't anymore pleasant.

First thing I recommend to all people, do not download Safari for your PC computer, unless it is STRICTLY for compatibility purposes, which then you may do so, but at your own risk and heart ache. Safari was never meant for a PC but only a Mac computer, it looks and functions horribly on a PC. Not that on a Mac it does much better, but it gets the job done with a little bit more appeal.

Why Not Safari?
Just looking at it, makes me bored of the Internet before I even go to the first page. No major features that can help me have a better experience of the Internet. XHTML Strict is a must! (ok this isn't true, just for laughs) If you have more then two or three windows open it crashes. Even on certain sites, that you'd probably see perfectly fine with FF, Opera, or even IE, will make it crash. Basically meaning...Safari IS NOT stable at all!

The Brightside?
Helps you validate your coding correctly! What a plus, huh?!

Happy surfing!

H · March 26th, 2008, 10:28 PM

Is your "review" of Safari based off Mac or Windows experience? Or even Safari 3.1? Hmm, even 3.0?

**puckchaser** · March 26th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxy

The Bad
ONE: Internet Explorer

Why Not Internet Explorer?

On the Brightside?

It was probably your first ever browser, enough said.

I think not...

I would go with Mosaic , then Netscape, and then IE. Oh, and dont forget your Trumpet Winsock, or you werent surfin nowhere....

'scuse me whilst I chase kids off my lawn...

**MarkRH** · March 27th, 2008, 1:23 AM

Well, one thing IE 7 does better than FireFox currently is printing webpages. I've come across many websites that FireFox prints all jacked up even though it looks fine in the browser. One of the main reasons I have the IE Tab add-on installed in FireFox.

**Roxy** · March 27th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H

Is your "review" of Safari based off Mac or Windows experience? Or even Safari 3.1? Hmm, even 3.0?

Both. My Mac and PC both run Safari 3.1. It crashes more on my Mac rather then my PC, but looks horrible on my PC and what I mean by horrible, the text looks blurry and it loads really slow, while all other browsers load up pretty quickly.

Kayla even commented that Safari crashes on her Mac as well and when I was in class using Macs, the same thing happened. Proof from three different computers, that it happens.

**Roxy** · March 27th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckchaser

I think not...

I would go with Mosaic , then Netscape, and then IE. Oh, and dont forget your Trumpet Winsock, or you werent surfin nowhere....

'scuse me whilst I chase kids off my lawn...

keyword: probably lol =D

H · March 27th, 2008, 4:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxy

Both. My Mac and PC both run Safari 3.1. It crashes more on my Mac rather then my PC, but looks horrible on my PC and what I mean by horrible, the text looks blurry and it loads really slow, while all other browsers load up pretty quickly.

Kayla even commented that Safari crashes on her Mac as well and when I was in class using Macs, the same thing happened. Proof from three different computers, that it happens.

Strange... I recently started using Safari full-time and found its stability to be awesome (on Mac). If anything crashes on Mac, it's Firefox... which will crash for no reason generally.

**Roxy** · March 27th, 2008, 4:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H

Strange... I recently started using Safari full-time and found its stability to be awesome (on Mac). If anything crashes on Mac, it's Firefox... which will crash for no reason generally.

I don't know? That's my experience with that browser. Of course it doesn't happen all the time, but enough for me to complain about it when I use it on my Mac. I also have Firefox on my Mac and it works perfectly fine. lol...very odd.

H · March 27th, 2008, 5:20 PM

Strange.. I wonder what would trigger it. I know a co-worker had crashing problems when they opened a whole whack of windows, but I generally only ever have one window open with a bunch of tabs. But for me Firefox is lucky if it makes it an hour without crashing sometimes.

March 26th, 2008, 5:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roxy URB4N 5K1LLZ Super #1 Joined in Sep 2005 Lives in Orlando, FL Hosted on SH63 2,653 posts Gave thanks: 81 Thanked 128 times	[Article] Happy Surfing! The Oohs and Aahs of Internet Browsers As you already know, (or may not know) there are many different Internet browsers out there to choose from. In the article below I will talk a little about my top 2 favorite browsers and top 2 worst and why I think they are useful or not for everyday use with the internet and more! *The Good* ONE: Mozilla FireFox Ah, I'm sure you've heard of this one many of times. The major step up from IE? Well, to put it simply, it is. FF is the simple to use and function browser, that when IE6 came out, everyone needed to have. Why FireFox? Easy to use and install. Has a large gallery filled with ready-to-install plugins, fantastic looking themes, and better yet, page loading has never been so fast! Quite helpful when creating webpages and using the developer plugins it offers. The drawback... If you don't update your plugins constantly, they can cause problems for your browser and connection. Lagging is one of the many consequences. TWO: Opera When I was first introduced to this browser, I thought that it was a biting imitation of FireFox, of course I was sadly mistaken. While some of the features are similar, the way you view the internet from both browsers are entirely different! Why Opera For the convince of having everything that you need at your fingertips (Speed dial is too cool)! I'm not sure if people have noticed this or not, but the scrolling on Opera is so much quicker then any other browsers I have ever used, major plus for me. Once again, fast page loads! And can't forget about the awesome widgets that you can install in 1-2-3! And according to a nifty Opera security widget, Opera has 0 security holes, while FF has 4 and IE 8. 0_0 The Drawback... Their themes aren't all that impressive. (although this obviously isn't a major draw back, just personal preference) When you install a widget, unfortunately it stays open in its own window, which is quite annoying when you already have a few windows open as it is. (If this can be fixed, I'd love to know how?) *The Bad* ONE: Internet Explorer One of the worst browsers Microsoft/Windows could ever support, hate to admit it but, I was a heavy IE user before going towards the light. Why Not Internet Explorer? There are way too many reasons why you shouldn't use IE for anything, but I'll give you just a few to count with. Slow page loads. Virus/Trojan prone. EVERYTHING works with it, which ISN'T a plus, but a bad thing. Actually that's a lie, most CSS codes don't work with it. And the list goes on. On the Brightside? It was probably your first ever browser, enough said. TWO: Safari Why oh why was this browser ever created? Apple, I love you, I really do, but Safari? That was your worst mistake. While not having IE as a default browser for your Mac computer may be handy, having Safari as a default isn't anymore pleasant. First thing I recommend to all people, do not download Safari for your PC computer, unless it is STRICTLY for compatibility purposes, which then you may do so, but at your own risk and heart ache. Safari was never meant for a PC but only a Mac computer, it looks and functions horribly on a PC. Not that on a Mac it does much better, but it gets the job done with a little bit more appeal. Why Not Safari? Just looking at it, makes me bored of the Internet before I even go to the first page. No major features that can help me have a better experience of the Internet. XHTML Strict is a must! (ok this isn't true, just for laughs) If you have more then two or three windows open it crashes. Even on certain sites, that you'd probably see perfectly fine with FF, Opera, or even IE, will make it crash. Basically meaning...Safari IS NOT stable at all! The Brightside? Helps you validate your coding correctly! What a plus, huh?! Happy surfing! __________________ Roxanne Urban Roxy -Personal Blog SH63 - the best darn shared server!

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H after g, before i Resident. Joined in Jul 2004 Lives in N,BC,CA 8,033 posts Gave thanks: 48 Thanked 129 times	Is your "review" of Safari based off Mac or Windows experience? Or even Safari 3.1? Hmm, even 3.0?

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H after g, before i Resident. Joined in Jul 2004 Lives in N,BC,CA 8,033 posts Gave thanks: 48 Thanked 129 times	Strange.. I wonder what would trigger it. I know a co-worker had crashing problems when they opened a whole whack of windows, but I generally only ever have one window open with a bunch of tabs. But for me Firefox is lucky if it makes it an hour without crashing sometimes.

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