I'm thinking about changing over to FireFox from IE7. Should I?

I have a compaq F500 laptop with IE7. It's Vista. Should I try FireFox? I never used it before.

 

Nah Better stick to IE. Why bother to change to the most powerful and most reliable browser?

 

In a word, Yes.

Firefox has much more innovations and now IE is just the copycat.

I'd say, install FF, check out the addons, and see if you like it. I have 3 browsers that I commonly use.

Google Chrome is fast.
FF is powerful.
IE is, well, just ok.

 

You've been using IE for all this time? get with the times!

 

Compaq told me if I switched to another browser (in this case, FireFox, they'd void my laptop's warranty).

My warranty is now expired as of last month. Now I am thinking about changing to something different. maybe google chrome if its faster. I like speed

 

How can they dictate what programs you install?

Gawd, another reason not to buy anything from Compaq.

 

If you are using IE, the speed will only go one way.
But if you want the fastest browser, check out Opera.
http:// www. opera. com/

 

That is nonsense. Why would they care what internet browser, or software (in general) that you use.

 

I agree. Compaq is lame for choosing what you can use or not.
Must have contracts with different companies >_>

Anyway, i like firefox.. The addons make it the #1 web browser. I highly suggest it.

 

Yeah, it was disappointing that they dictate what programs I can use...

What are some of 'must have' FF addons? Should I download FireFox through a DP affiliate so they get paid?

 

Wonder you are still using the IE. It's time to switch over man...

 

u are lagging behind time...

 

I use FF and IE in the same computer and have done so for some time,i am trying to work out why they told you that as it would affect your warranty ???

 

Okay, I updated to FF. It seems cool, I expected it to be faster. I'm trying to learn it now...

What addons do I want?

 

Firebug, If you like web design / SEO / Programming.
That addon is just mad

 

hi I doubt the warranty for a laptop can be based on your browser first time I have heard of it,I use IE and firefox,I prefer IE site access and lay out

 

Firefox RULES!

 

Compaq have to be joking. That's the funniest thing I've heard all day.

In regards to the original question, FF has definitely got a ton of advantages over IE. However, imo FF3 sucks. I currently use ff2 portable from portableapps.

 

Yea firefox is much better than IE

 

You should definitely go for Firefox. Its the best browser I have ever used.