IE8 vs FF3

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by worldman, Mar 20, 2008.

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Who will win?

  1. IE8

    68 vote(s)
    17.9%
  2. FF3

    286 vote(s)
    75.3%
  3. Undecided

    26 vote(s)
    6.8%
  1. th13rteen

    th13rteen Banned

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    #241
    You never know. Microsoft always has some kind of surprise for us. IE8 might win this one. But then again FF has a lot of plugins and skins. But not a lot of people care about them. They just use whatever browser is on their computer. (i'm talking about average people)
     
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  2. timsdd

    timsdd Peon

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    #242
    yeah, I was doing some ill advised file & folder pruning (not even including the registry) and I dorked something up real bad. everything was a drag on the CPU :eek:
     
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  3. worldman

    worldman Notable Member

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    #243
    Something similar happened to me. Someone used my computer and downloaded a bug onto it. So I had to go into the Win32 folder and prune the infected files manually. Turned out the virus was still there and I couldn't be bothered with it so I just upgraded to Vista Home Premium.
     
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  4. zexy

    zexy Guest

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    #244
    Judging by the latest beta version of Firefox 3 it's all I need.
     
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  5. timsdd

    timsdd Peon

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    #245
    so really you're still screwed :p
     
    timsdd, Apr 25, 2008 IP
  6. joebert

    joebert Well-Known Member

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    #246
    I really can't understand how these numbers showing IE in the lead as far as market share are determined, It seems like every poll or place of public opinion I see gets completely dominated by Firefox.
     
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    #247
    Firefox Wins for me
     
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  8. timsdd

    timsdd Peon

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    #248
    you must hang around some smart folks then :)
    BUT on the other hand, average joe internet surfer guy or gal is clueless when it comes to options when choosing a browser! ;)
     
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  9. clinton

    clinton Well-Known Member

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    #249
    Thats because FF is so freakin good:)
     
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    blue_angel Well-Known Member

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    #250
    Already IE8 has past the W3 web test which FF3 failed. I think need a vote for the try:D
     
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  11. Jackuul

    Jackuul Well-Known Member

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    #251
    The last surprise Microsoft gave us is Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista.

    I don't want more surprises from them.
     
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  12. timsdd

    timsdd Peon

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    #252
    SP3 cool, so when I reinstall XP_SP2 I don't have 87 security updates to install after the fact....that's how many there were...seriously.

    now what about SP3 makes it such that thy have to hold the consumer's hand like SP2 did in some ways? do they automatically turn on the firewall, anti-phishing, et al :rolleyes:
     
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  13. Jackuul

    Jackuul Well-Known Member

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    #253
    SP3 has like 1,000 fixes and such for Xp plus back-porting of Vista features. For an OS they plan on dumping they sure are doing quite a bit to keep it up to par.

    Perhaps the petition has their attention...

    Click Here to save XP

    Over 164,000 signatures and going!

    Link your friends, link you blogs, link your everythings! Link your cat if you have to!
     
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    #254
    I am sure it will be firefox.......In my experience firefox is the fastest and reliable browser
     
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  15. timsdd

    timsdd Peon

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    #255
    signed & dugg! :cool:
     
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    davcheong Well-Known Member

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    #256
    Firefox still remain in my browser top list :)
     
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    #257
    fire fox is always the best for security
    internet explorer is easy to hack
     
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    CollyMellon Peon

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    #258
    Depends how you see this browser war, I think they are both great.

    If you run a web design company then you have to check all browsers period - it's not all about who knows best and which browser is best, they both have to be up to the standards of the internet browsing world and these certainly tick the boxes, thanks.
     
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    #259
    Then, hack it! :D
     
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  20. clinton

    clinton Well-Known Member

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    #260
    It gets too boreing, all someone has to do with Active X, is say, ok delete ...dll. ActiveX is a security threat
     
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