Is Firefox really better?

[KathleenMN]

The thirty day challenge recommends that we use Firefox as a browser. I have always used Explorer. I am very comfortable with this browser and am hesitant to switch browsers, unless there is some real benefit in doing so. Can anyone provide a review on Firefox, and let me know if it's worth switching to?

Kathleen

[cindybidar]

Better? Probably not. All browsers let you view web pages, so from that point of view they're all equal. I like FF because of the AddOns, which are like plugins for WordPress. Pieces of code that extend the functionality of the software. X-marks is the one that I use the most. It keeps my bookmarks synced between all my computers. There are thousands of others as well.

I think Ed Dale recommends FF (didn't he used to recommend Flock?) because he uses some of these add ons in the program.

[Tishia Lee]

Better? Probably not. All browsers let you view web pages, so from that point of view they're all equal. I like FF because of the AddOns, which are like plugins for WordPress. Pieces of code that extend the functionality of the software. X-marks is the one that I use the most. It keeps my bookmarks synced between all my computers. There are thousands of others as well.

I think Ed Dale recommends FF (didn't he used to recommend Flock?) because he uses some of these add ons in the program.

I've never heard of x-marks before but I just installed it! I've always wondered if there was a way to sync my bookmarks between my desktop computer & my laptop. Woo hoo now I'm excited! LOL

[NicoleDean]

I can't provide any "real" reviews, but I can say that Firefox hates me. ((sigh))

I use it on my laptop, but it just doesn't like me on my PC. Firefox just won't recognize cookies for me, so I log into sites like Gmail and will click on something and it makes me log in again, no matter how many years I mess with the settings. Go figure.

Honestly, I like IE just fine. They're quite comparable.

[MikeS]

Nicole, I have ran into FireFox having problems with multiple Gmail accounts, just because of the way Gmail's coded.

[MikeS]

I read through some of the answers and some like it, some don't...

I have worked with Mozilla products, before there was FireFox, and they work at putting out the most secure software they can. One of they ways is be releasing updates more frequently, some of the others don't.

All have problems with Add-ons, I know this personally, while testing Chrome. Chrome was working great, until I installed an add-on that's code allowed a virus attack. One reason to have good anti-virus software running.

And working as a computer tech for years, Internet Explorer is one of the worst for letting viruses in.

The best thing you can do, to keep safe with all of them... Install the updates when they come out and always have virus protection installed and up to date also.

I think this now has turned into a post, more then a reply, so I'll end here

I lied... because I just noticed I didn't tell what I use. Not that you care after reading all the way down to here, I use them ALL, BUT FireFox is my main browser.

OK now I'm finished

[Lukebeefy]

Firefox is really better but it has only one problem which is crashes down. If mozila corporation fix this problem than fire fox will be the best browser.

[deniseoberry]

I switch back and forth depending on what I'm doing. Often one or the other doesn't behave well with certain websites so I go to the alternative. I think it's a good idea to have both on your computer so you have choices. But that's my personal preference.

[cindybidar]

I think it's a good idea to have both on your computer so you have choices.

If you have websites or blogs, it's probably a good idea to check them out in different browsers as well. Though it can be disheartening to see that oh-so-lovely page in FireFox get shifted all out of whack in IE. From time to time I also check my sites in Chrome, Flock, and Safari.

[Danielle]

I love Firefox. I have had IE crash on me soo many times and I have lost work and websites because of it. My favorite thing about FF is that I can open multiple tabs and when I am done at the end of the day I close it up and FF saves all my tabs. This saves me hours of time. I have had FF crash on me about 3 times in the last nine months! I will never go back to IE willingly!