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which is the best browser for win xp

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by achtani_jeetu, 23 Jun 2008.

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  1. Silver51

    Silver51 I cast flare!

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    Firefox 3

    IMO, if IE were a snack it'd be a poo sandwich. Unfortunately we still have to use it at work for bits and pieces and the differences between IE and FF are very noticeable.
     
    Silver51, 24 Jun 2008
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  2. Cupboard

    Cupboard I'm not a modder.

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    If you will use extensions (which you will) ff3
    If you won't then maybe consider Opera
    ff3 is better though :D*

    *yes I know that all depends on your definition of better.
     
    Cupboard, 24 Jun 2008
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  3. Woodstock

    Woodstock So Say We All

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    my definition of better is better then your definition of better
     
    Woodstock, 24 Jun 2008
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  4. ozstrike

    ozstrike yip yip yip yip

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    Opera, definitely.
     
    ozstrike, 24 Jun 2008
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  5. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

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    Opera +1
     
    Xen0phobiak, 24 Jun 2008
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  6. wongy2803

    wongy2803 What's a Dremel?

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    Personaly FF3 due to the amount of customization you can do with extensions etc.
     
    wongy2803, 24 Jun 2008
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  7. airchie

    airchie What's a Dremel?

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    For security, FF3 + NoScript extension for teh cheesecake! ;)

    Memory usage however, FF3 sucks.
    However, its not like most machines are short of memory and its there to be used. ;)
    However, I found if its kept open with multiple tabs for a long time, it gets SLOOOOOW. :/

    Not used Opera lately though so can't comment. :)
     
    airchie, 24 Jun 2008
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  8. Cupboard

    Cupboard I'm not a modder.

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    I have found it to use a lot less (like 1/3) memory than FF2 did
    And there have been some studies that show it to use less than all the other browsers
    http://lifehacker.com/396048/speed-testing-the-latest-web-browsers
     
    Cupboard, 24 Jun 2008
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  9. BUFF

    BUFF What's a Dremel?

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    'nother vote for Opera.
    Not I'm sure that FF is bad just that I'm more used to Opera & have no reason to change (I'm sure that this goes for many of the FF users in reverse) - never underestimate userfamiliarity & inertia.
     
    BUFF, 24 Jun 2008
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  10. GavX

    GavX What's a Dremel?

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    I honestly can't see whats wrong with IE7. I am not saying Firefox is bad, I used it before IE7, but it has all the tricks that I need in a web browser, and USUALLY nothing gets into my machines that is bad as I have firewalls etc set up. Opera is ment to be the fastest at loading pages, some comparision on n4g.com between Opera, FF3 and IE7
     
    GavX, 25 Jun 2008
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  11. wolfticket

    wolfticket Downwind from the bloodhounds

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    IE7 is a fine browser.
    However, my vote goes for Firefox 3 and:

    - Adblock Plus
    - British English Dictionary
    - Copy Link Text
    - CustomizeGoogle
    - DictionarySearch
    - Extended Copy Menu
    - Extension List Dumper
    - FlashGot
    - IE View Lite
    - Java Console
    - Menu Editor
    - Right-Click-Link
    - Split Browser
    - StumbleUpon
    - Tab Mix Plus
    - User Agent Switcher

    Does anyone still use K-Meleon? I used it for a bit, and my tab shortcuts (in TMP) are still modelled on it.
     
    wolfticket, 29 Jun 2008
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  12. Cthippo

    Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag

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    Been using Opera since 7.something and still loving it. If you want customizability, go with FF, if you want it to work and not be MS, go with Opera.
     
    Cthippo, 29 Jun 2008
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  13. Mongoose132

    Mongoose132 Duckmad

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    Opera all the way, latest one, with the classic 9 skin, hate the new skin with a passion...

    Guess i'm just resisiting change :p
     
    Mongoose132, 29 Jun 2008
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