Post by: SearanoX on January 14, 2004, 03:11:10 PM
I'm using Mozilla Firebird right now...beats the heck out of Internet Explorer. Pop-up stopping, much better security, shows fake URLs (goes to a different site than it says it does), and will stop things from installing themselves on your computer - which IE likes to simply ignore. Tab browsing (no need for seperate browsers, as you have different websites open in the same windows) and multiple home pages are a nice bonus was well.
Couldn't be happier with it. Best part is that it's free, too, and there's no installation.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 14, 2004, 03:16:04 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on January 14, 2004, 03:41:21 PM
I personally use a combination of Opera and Firebird, and very rarely Explorer since my Quicktime plugins don't seem to like the latter two browsers.
Post by: Gibdo Master on January 14, 2004, 03:57:13 PM
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Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
Too bad Grey Ninja isn't here to give his usual Firebird preeching
What happened to Grey Ninja? I've noticed he hasn't posted in a while.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 14, 2004, 04:10:03 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on January 14, 2004, 05:55:52 PM
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What happened to Grey Ninja? I've noticed he hasn't posted in a while.
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Post by: Minsc on January 15, 2004, 06:21:48 AM
0.8 will soon be here.
Post by: ThePerm on January 15, 2004, 10:45:39 AM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 15, 2004, 01:39:13 PM
Oh, <3 tabs, too.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on January 16, 2004, 01:21:08 PM
And why is mouse so sad that Grey Ninja left? Is there some genuine sadness, or is it some other reason?
Post by: manunited4eva22 on January 16, 2004, 01:24:55 PM
Anyway, off topic, but have any of you guys been having issues with the latest update (the one for january)? I can't even get past the scan for updates, it crashes and says there is something with my clock.
Post by: mouse_clicker on January 16, 2004, 01:30:06 PM
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And why is mouse so sad that Grey Ninja left? Is there some genuine sadness, or is it some other reason?
I don't fake sadness, my friend!! Grey Ninja, I thought, was easily the best poster we had here.
Post by: Berny on January 16, 2004, 02:38:58 PM
Post by: oohhboy on January 17, 2004, 12:28:15 AM
I use netscape and avoid IE altogeather as I se a Mac. I don't use Maxos X enough so there is no reason for me to use Safari or otherwise.
Post by: SearanoX on January 17, 2004, 06:43:18 AM
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Originally posted by: manunited4eva22
Anyway, off topic, but have any of you guys been having issues with the latest update (the one for january)? I can't even get past the scan for updates, it crashes and says there is something with my clock.
It's a bug...change your language in Internet Explorer to US English (Tools > Internet Options > General > Languages) and it should work fine.
Post by: Berny on January 17, 2004, 08:22:44 AM
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s I (u)se a Mac. I don't use Maxos X enough so there is no reason for me to use Safari or otherwise.
*hugs oohhboy*
Yay! I thought I was the only Mac user here. I no longer feel alone. Safari isn't that great though. I've been addicted to Firebird since I first downloaded it. And I changed the icon to the Cheat from the USS Homestar Runner dot com because in one of Strong Bad's emails, the cheat wanted to be code named, "Firebert". That cracked me up so now he's my Firebert...bird icon.
Post by: Caliban on January 17, 2004, 08:39:41 AM
Post by: SearanoX on January 17, 2004, 08:57:01 AM
I'd at least give Firebird a try. It's less than ten megs to download, and it's free. No installation as well.
Post by: Berny on January 17, 2004, 09:03:24 AM
Post by: Caliban on January 17, 2004, 11:26:18 AM
Post by: KnowsNothing on January 17, 2004, 11:52:59 AM
The only complaint I have with Firebird is that there's no "copy" function. =\
Post by: Syl on January 17, 2004, 12:01:44 PM
Post by: ThePerm on January 17, 2004, 01:37:19 PM
and oohboy...for mac get safari...it is better then netscape from my experience
Post by: SearanoX on January 17, 2004, 01:48:08 PM
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The only complaint I have with Firebird is that there's no "copy" function. =\
For copying...you can. Highlight, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V.
Post by: mouse_clicker on January 17, 2004, 02:02:02 PM
Post by: SearanoX on January 17, 2004, 02:12:48 PM
Post by: Caliban on January 17, 2004, 02:15:24 PM
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Caliban: While enjoyment is the most important factor in choosing a browser, be advised that Internet Explorer has little to no security at all, and you're open to a lot of spyware and hackers while using it. In fact, if you don't already have a spyware remover, I'd suggest getting one immediately and running it- you'll be amazed how much crap is on your computer.
I already got Spybot-Search & Destroy!
Post by: mouse_clicker on January 17, 2004, 02:30:51 PM
Post by: SearanoX on January 17, 2004, 02:37:28 PM
And it's good that you have a scanner like that. Microsoft should really have something like that (assuming they didn't have it ignore certain things), but they never would in a million years. It's not hard work for them, but in the end, they make money off of programs like that.
Post by: manunited4eva22 on January 17, 2004, 03:37:18 PM
Post by: SearanoX on January 17, 2004, 03:40:40 PM
