Browsers: What browser is the best.
Mozilla and Firefox
by sabina_2004 - 7/7/05 7:38 AM In reply to: Browsers by katieannehi katieann,
let me know please, because I am trying Opera and also downloaded Avant. Avant seems to be easier, but it also takes a long time to download when starting the computer.
I will be out of town, so not able to work on opera till I get back.
Sabina.
no question --- SAFARI
by triathlete - 7/1/05 6:26 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannYou may not like this response, but here goes.
first... buy a MAC. then use the browser that Apple has developed -- SAFARI. it is elegant, poweful, fast, wonderfully tied to other MAC apps. and has the added benefit of not attracting the virus maniacs.
i run virus protection, norton utilities, mac janitor and Disk utilites once a week... and i never (knock on wood 
have any problems.
good luck !!!
join the ever growing happy group of computer users -- MAC users.
--Bob
Safari is okay if you must use a Mac.
by ldburroughs - 7/1/05 7:17 AM In reply to: no question --- SAFARI by triathleteI switched to Mac a few months ago. It was "fun" until the novelty wore off. I couldn't wait to go back. Sure, it was a stable platform, but it was simply not compatible with my day to day operating needs. There is no support for IE on Macs anymore so you are pretty much left with Safari (which, for the most part, is pretty decent). The problem with Safari/Mac is it doesn't render many sites they way they were designed to be seen. Even Firefox can't do it all in this area. Safari/Mac have taken the form over function approach and it is frustrating to have to use another product, even occassionally. I am so happy to be home. I'm glad I switched because it gave me an opportunity to realize how good I had it. Seriously!
So, like it or not, IE is the one to use if you want to see things the way they were meant to be seen. It has the broadest application of any other "substitute" browser. The security issue is the only thing that bothers me but I have never had a virus and am a fairly cautious surfer. I can't wait for the newest release of IE. All problems will be solved then:^)
Safari is the ONLY W3C Compliant Browser
by joeldm - 1/8/06 4:10 PM In reply to: Safari is okay if you must use a Mac. by ldburroughsYou're kidding, right? IE still runs fine on Macs. I don't use it much. It's rare that there's a site that isn't rendered properly using Safari and if there is one, I try Firefox. IE is old, unsafe technology. It's part of the leaky Windoze world where security is dependent on ever-vigilant security. Nice if you need a hobby, but for people with things to do, Windows is a pain.
I've used a PC from the early 286 days, through XP today, using and uprgrading each version and and I advise clients and friends on networking and other computing problems. Starting in 1996 I bought a Mac clone to edit a magazine and have stuck with Macs to do my everyday work ever since. I rarely need to fire up the PC for work, although I keep one running for compatibility testing and to keep up-to-date on the latest OS issues.
MS support for the Mac actually did not end until December 31st, 2005 although MS stopped developing IE for the Mac in mid-2003. That doesn't mean that IE stopped working. It still works. But if you want compatibility with modern sites that conform to w3C standards, then Safari is the way to go.
Safari is the first and ONLY browser to pass the Acid2 Test , the test for compliance with W3C standards.
joeldm
Best Browser
by jayRwv - 7/1/05 7:57 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannI am not a power user. I have used Opera and simply do not like it at all. I have used Firefox and like it but find it does not work in all instances. So it is back to IE. I never have a problem with it. I do use a firewall and several ads and spyware catcher software problems.
While Firefox is faster loading, etc. It just doesn't work for every thing. So IE it is for me.
Best Brower
by jayRwv - 7/1/05 7:58 AM In reply to: Best Browser by jayRwvMy previous post should have said spyware software "programs", not problems. Mental lapse I guess.
a browser showdown
by yongtw123 - 7/1/05 8:10 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannIE: most vulnerable, supportes by the most webpages, allow Active X, has XP SP2 to block malicious activities.
Firefox: less vulnerable, quicker start-up, has bugs (such as problems viewing streaming videos), tabbed browsing, disallows Active X, download management.
Opera: less less vulnerable, quick start-up, tabbed browsing (although has more features, it has more bugs), supported by many webpages, download management.
Netscape: less less vulnerable, tabbed browsing, complex interface.
MSN: slow start-up, vulnearble, supports IE's full functionality, supported by most webpages, not-so-convenient download management.
Avant: vulnerable, support IE's core functionality, supported by most webpages, extended features from IE, tabbed browsing.
In sum, every browser has its features, but depending on user's surfing habits, user's preferred browser changes. I personally use Avant because it comes from IE's core functionality. Although it is vulnerable, exercising caution and disable Active X do the job to prevent disaster.
I cast my vote for Opera
by OBH - 7/1/05 8:31 AM In reply to: a browser showdown by yongtw123I've used Opera for quite a while and I love it. It's not the easiest to get use to but it's extremely flexible. Everything about it can be configured to the way you like it, but it takes some experimenting. It's now in version 8 and I've been using it since version 4 and finally got it the way I like it in version 6. I never liked the standard skin but the one I have now is great. I have it set as a minimal skin with only a basic tool bar and my personal bar on top so I have more space for web pages. I love the email client and the RSS reader but the download manager is the best. I also like the fact that it's not as popular as IE and Firefox, hardly enough users to justify a hacker's effort to crack it, so I hope everybody ignores my advice. 
Browsers and Active X
by sabina_2004 - 7/1/05 10:46 AM In reply to: a browser showdown by yongtw123at the risk of sounding stupid, please what is Active X? In what form does it show on my computer? I have windows xp Home edition.
thank you.
Sabina.
basic definition
by yongtw123 - 7/1/05 7:12 PM In reply to: Browsers and Active X by sabina_2004i myself know what Active X is, but i can't clearly define it. it is basically a function that allows programmed objects to run on a browser, such as Shockwave, Housecall, etc.
the full definition can be found here:http://www.csgnetwork.com/glossarya.html#Active_X
this function exists on IE and other IE-based browsers. since it allows programmed objects to run, it can also allow malicious programs to run without user's consent. however, XP SP2 puts a defense machanism for Active X.
Active-X is a Microsoft Invention-
by kingdomofjones - 5/6/06 8:48 PM In reply to: Browsers and Active X by sabina_2004Active-X though a Microsoft Invention is very much like Java,or Java Script or Jscript(thats what Microsoft refers to the aforementioned applet)These all are small applications which allow for the web site to be more than just a static(unchanging)experience.What these applications do is in fact allow for moving figures and much more to sort of make things more interesting or if you will attractive.Active-X is considered more dangerous and indeed JavaScript as well is known to be hard to control and can pose a real threat to the stability of the respective data base.These common will drivers have to be monitored and changed and as well updated as circumstances require.The advise maybe to get to know driver information on Java and Active-X so that the security concerns that you have in XP-Home can be addressed forthwith-You do have concerns however Home is stable and we can help.
What is Active-X
by kingdomofjones - 5/7/06 4:02 AM In reply to: Active-X is a Microsoft Invention- by kingdomofjonesIn its simplest terms,said InfoWorld,May 19,1997,Active-X is an architecture that lets a program(the Active-X control)interact with other programs over a network(such as the Internet).It's quite a different animal than Java,which is an entire new programming language plus a specification for a virtual machine.The Active-X architecture,according to InfoWorld,uses Microsoft's Component Object Model(COM)and Distributed(DCOM)standards.COM allows different applications to talk to each other locally.DCOM allows them to talk over a network.Active-X formerly known as Object Linking and Embedding,or OLE,is an unbrella of mechanisms designed to bring sound bytes,animation and interactivity to Web documents,similar to plug-in technology for Netscape Communications Corp's Navagator and Sun Microsystems Inc's Java applets.They all provide ways to send small programs to a browser,without the involvement of any other special software on the desktop.In short,Active-X is a software code from Microsoft which allows a developer to add/move things to an otherwise static Web page.Active-X is positioned by Microsoft as a competitve move aginst Java.
I've tried a whole bunch of browsers...and I think
by doceason - 5/4/06 6:26 PM In reply to: a browser showdown by yongtw123Maxthon is the best. Definitely. The only one I haven't tried in the last couple years is Firefox, when I did back a few years ago it was not user friendly as far as I was concerned. And that impression has really stuck with me. Maxthon though, I would like to know what beats it, I've tried all the ones here I beleive. A few that came close were Crazy Browser and Access Browser. For some reason they seemed to get 'weak' after a while, a month or two down the road. Maxthon seems to stay solid.
K-Meleon works best for me
by jmd8421r - 7/1/05 9:16 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannI was a user of IE when I had ver 5.1 but then 6 came out and stuff no longer worked. I looked for something better and found it. K-Meleon is smaller, faster, and the user can set it up just about any way he/she wants.
Check out http://kmeleon.sourceforge.net/
Best yet is that your input helps set the direction for future verisons. It has fewer security problems than IE.
Netscape 8
by Voltaire_1 - 7/1/05 10:08 AM In reply to: K-Meleon works best for me by jmd8421rI have NEVER been a fan of IE, long time user of anything non microsoft. Have used many, many other browsers in the past. The ones I have used and liked the most were Mozilla, Firefox, and Netscape.
Ther new Nescape Browser 8 is fantastic. It has the ability to display the webpage being viewed in either IE or Firefox, depending on how the page is best viewed. The rendering engine is automatic or you can choose to do it manually if you like. It has a small footprint and works great. Tabs, and a totally cutomizable Toolbar can't be beat. Try it, You'll like it!!
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