Browsers: What browser is the best.
Definately Opera
by LouisC - 7/2/05 8:00 PM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannMaxthon is basically just IE with a bunch of Opera's features, it's really no more secure than IE.
Opera is by far the most innovative and feature rich out there, yet it's suprisingly small and much faster than many other browsers. Firefox, a worthy competitor, is larger than Opera, and you STILL have to go to mozilla update and download at least 10 extensions just to give it a few of Opera's features. Plus you have to keep the extensions up to date and crap. You also have to update them whenever a new version of Firefox comes out, and sometimes development stops for an extension and you have to find a new one and it's just a pain.
Go with Opera, you'll be very happy with it.
Opera Free?
by bigdyze - 7/2/05 8:28 PM In reply to: Definately Opera by LouisCThose of you raving about Opera, are you using the free version? A year or so ago I tried Opera for a few weeks and found the ads and flash too annoying to deal with.
Opera versions
by nottstu - 7/3/05 3:21 AM In reply to: Opera Free? by bigdyzeI'm using paid for version but -
for a long time I used the advert supported version with the banner advert top right.
then I noticed that if I selected the option to have text adverts they occupy a much thinner space right across like a menu bar. they don't flash and I never noticed them.
In the end, using operas other screen saving features such as the 'breeze simplified micro' skin and F11 which gives instant full screen view (no toolbars or menus at all, F11 again to revert to normal view) its a very small price to pay.
And speaking of small prices, O[era isan't that expensive to pay for anyway, especially as if you buy version 8 you'll also get all versions 9.x when they come out AND if you've got a student (school or further/university education) in the household theres an excellent student discount.
SO TRY OPERA AGAIN!!! 
Another vote for Avant
by Spacebear - 7/3/05 7:46 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannI've tried many browsers and tried...really tried...to like Firefox. I think it's overrated, personally. I keep coming back to Avant. It DOES take a bit of a learning curve to set it up as you want. Just take a few minutes to dig into the settings. First suggestion is to click and drag the tab browser bar from the bottom to the top.
That reminds me, I keep forgetting to make a donation to the fine folks who offer this for free...
IE Replacement
by LynneM - 7/3/05 8:48 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannI use Firefox - in fact I just downloaded the latest version for the browser. I use this browser for the majority of my net use. I like to use Opera for finding information about anything because they have a great list of sites to check out. Geeks included. I recommend Firefox for ease of use and safety. {Of course, I am ANTI-M., so that skews my view, but many others agree with me). I also have Netscape to use. I use the various browsers for different reasons. I have Maxthon and use it when I get "bored" with Firefox, but my preference is Firefox. There really is no "best" because each of them has their strengths and different uses.
Use the one that you are comfortable with and can use without getting confused about how to do something. The Firefox browser has great help options and tons of users who are ready willing and able to help answer any questions you might have. Also, any problem is fixed/patched quickly and freely by the programmers who make Firefox {unlike someother programs}.
Sincerely,
Pegasus
Don't listen to the fanboys: Do research, and do it right!
by litatheschita - 7/3/05 10:27 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannThere are two realistic alternatives:
- Opera
- Firefox
Now, I used to be a Firebird (now Firefox) lover, and I'm still trying to like Firefox, but the bottom line is:
Firefox has been hyped a lot, but it's really just an open-source IE. It's a bit heavy and slow, and has had some really dangerous security holes lately. To get useful functionality you need to wade through tons of useless ''extensions'' that are more likely to break your computer (and open it up for viruses) than anything else.
Then there's Opera: It's faster, more efficient and more secure than the rest (ask security experts Secunia), and it's a tiny download.
But despite this, it packs some awesome power. It has loads and loads of useful features, and it's still smaller and faster than Firefox, and the features don't get in the way:
http://www.opera.com/features/
Firefox is sadly over-hyped. It keeps ripping off Opera's features. Opera on the other hand keeps innovating and improving.
If you want an open-source IE, get Firefox.
If you want something smaller, faster, more secure, more innovative, easier to use, more convenient, and so on, get Opera.
Mozilla browser works better than IE
by Earth9111 - 7/3/05 2:24 PM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannMozilla Firefox
maxthon
by js. - 7/3/05 4:26 PM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannPlease try Maxthon browser - http://www.maxthon.com. It is totally free (you can donate its development) and it has all required features. This browser uses IE engine, therefore you have no problem with pages. I use Firefox as second browser too, but I prefer Maxthon for its simplicity, speed and dozens of features and settings.
in reply - free opera
by nottstu - 7/4/05 12:52 PM In reply to: E2 Browser by bigdyzeSee my posting above entitled ''Opera versions''. As I tried to explain there, Opera IS free, or can be paid for (very cheaply as it happens) if you must have that extra few millimetres of desktop - though I don't think the questioner did specify best free browser, just best.
and I forgot to add....
by nottstu - 7/4/05 12:58 PM In reply to: in reply - free opera by nottstuIf you follow my advice in my earlier postings about using a micro skin and customising the buttons (I have quite easily put the all ones I actually use on the same bar as the url address and google search boxes) theres no problem at all ending up with more screen space in Opera than M$IE or firefox with their big buttons and wasteful toolbars.
Lesser known browsers.
by Dead_Dad - 7/3/05 9:44 PM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannHere are a couple of browsers that I still use on occasion when Windows won't work:
Arachne (http://home.arachne.cz/)
While it is quite limited (No Java, etc.), it runs under DOS, so if you can't get Windows to start up, you can still access the 'net and maybe find out why. That what I used it for last - I had to d/l a driver, and couldn't get Windows to connect to the 'net. When I get around to it, I plan on making a live CD version of it, just because. <G>
QNX Demo Disk (http://qnx.projektas.lt/qnxdemo/qnx_demo_disk.htm)
This is a pretty cool little hack - a complete GUI with a web browser that can install programs on the fly and fits on a single 3 1/2" floppy. You can even run almost any QNX4 programs on it.
Do either of these compare with IE, FF, or Opera? Of course not, unless you can't get them to work, then either one is worth it's weight in gold.....
Keith
Best Browser!!
by davcho - 7/4/05 1:34 PM In reply to: Lesser known browsers. by Dead_DadI'm not a technical guy & a newbie to PC a few years ago. I've used IE initially & being a newbie, i've found that it is frustrating too slow since i'm on dial-up until i'd saw an ad for Opera 'The fastest browser on Earth'. So, since i'm quite desperate, so what the hell???...nothing to lose & download the Opera version 6 & WOOOWWW....IT IS FAST!!!!!...& since that, i've been using a several versions during the following years & i'm also blessed to get to learn & understand some technical things & details about computer/Browser thru' posts & users from the Opera forums.
I've tried some other browsers BUT for me, Opera is still the BEST cos' you learn alot of technical things that i've have once doesn't even have a clue(lol)...i'm still using the free version 8.01Final & the small ad doesn't affect me one bit......& the features mentioned by Nutt from the previous post says it all.....I LOVE IT......definitely recommended:)
I found a comparative speed test ....
by nottstu - 7/5/05 3:32 PM In reply to: Best Browser!! by davchoyou might like to look at this:
http://www.howtocreate.co.uk/browserSpeed.html
In the conclsions it says:
''So overall, Opera seems to be the fastest browser for windows. Firefox is not faster than Internet Explorer, except for scripting, but for standards support, security and features, it is a better choice. However, it is still not as fast as Opera, and Opera also offers a high level of standards support, security and features.''
The full report is worth a read - especially if you think there is a faster browser on windows than Opera.
Wow! Avant!
by cactusjulie - 7/5/05 1:47 AM In reply to: What browser is the best. by katieannSo many people said it's great I had to try it. I was immediately impressed by the speed and the pop-up blocker. Avant is far better than Firefox here and Firefox is very good at quashing pop-ups.
Advant and Advanced appear to be from the same people but Advant is better at blocking pop-ups and it has RoboForm. I hate retyping passwords. I'm using a home computer; retyping wastes time, plus I have to remember the darn things. RoboForm takes care of this for me. I love it!
There's a bunch of other stuff here I haven't tried out yet but after only an hour's test run I can tell you Avant is my new best friend.
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