Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer

*reasonsnotrules* · 28-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by awdrifter

I tried FireFox, it doesn't feel any better than IE. And some websites I go to only works with IE, the incompatibility is really what annoys me. Currently I'm using Maxthon, it's based on IE so it's compatible with almost all websites, and it has pop-up blocker and tabbed browsing.

firefox has an extension that i use called ietab. you can set certain incompatible sites or just right click the link and open those sites in an internet explorer within the firefox window.

it's very convenient and you still get the best of firefox.

Sulacu · 18-01-2006

I personally only use Internet Explorer 6.0 for Vantage upon almost completely trusted ground. These sites happen to sometimes have somewhat more trouble with other browsers I normally use, like Mozilla Firefox. Then again, I pretty much barricaded my IE tight enough against the risks it is exposed to where I still use it.

Honestly, the best protection against Spyware is putting security to full, block all third-party cookies and putting a popup blocker on. The second best protection against Spyware is not being a retard and paying for your damn software appliances

and give illegal sites, like those displaying cracks and serials, a very, very, very wide birth.

drcy · 03-02-2006

Been a Firefox use since it came out. Can't stand IE now but's a necessity for those XP security updates and some sites who mandate it.

*slayerking* · 03-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcy

Been a Firefox use since it came out. Can't stand IE now but's a necessity for those XP security updates and some sites who mandate it.

Like reasonsnotrules said IE Tab it works on windows update.

Bestmiler · 08-02-2006

Is there anyway to uninstall Internet Explorer?

mike1061 · 08-02-2006

Go to Start>all programs>internet explorer. Right click it and one of the options is delete.
I have not done this, as I still have IE on one computer, but I delete tons of things that way.

Also you can try Start>control panel>add or remove programs. On the left one option is add or remove windows components. Click that and one of the options is IE.
Again I have not done this either. On the computer that I am running Mozilla, I still have not deleted IE, I just set Mozilla as the default internet browser.
Thanks Mike

*drpino* · 08-02-2006

first method mike1061 offered simply deletes the "shortcut" to IE i believe and really isn't doing anything...

second method may work, but i would highly suggest that anyone using WinXP NOT "uninstall" IE since it's an integral part of the OS (more than any of us may think) and could seriously bork your system...

just don't use it to surf the web...it doesn't take up much HDD space anyway...

mike1061 · 09-02-2006

When I tried the first method, it did not give me the message that I was only deleting only the short cut. On some items I do get that message, though.
Thanks Mike

satelight7430 · 09-02-2006

well, on all my computers. i've done the second way that mike1061 suggested.i also remove the im feature. never seen any problems. imake sure i have my other injternet explorers(firefox&opera). when i run opera & run into problems with pages not loading then i just flip over to firefox. if & when i need to update windows it allways defalts to IE anyway. i,m running 6 machines this way & never had any problems... oh wellt o each there own.

*Sexy_Southerner* · 09-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcy

Been a Firefox use since it came out. Can't stand IE now but's a necessity for those XP security updates and some sites who mandate it.

I was a firefox user as well...but then some of these great people turned me on to Opera......wouldn't have anything else now..

thanks cskin!!

amboyna · 20-03-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcy

Been a Firefox use since it came out. Can't stand IE now but's a necessity for those XP security updates and some sites who mandate it.

Since I use Win 2000 I don't need IE for downloads. I haven't even opened IE for years. Firefox all the way.

flcpge · 21-03-2006

Firefox is good, but so is Opera. I'm curious about IE, but there is no version for Linux.

*Mr. Belvedere* · 21-03-2006

Still using IE and Maxthon. Love it.

*drpino* · 21-03-2006

at a new job and have been using IE again last couple dyas after a long time away...realizing how much it sucks and im off to DL firefox right now...

*scotton* · 19-04-2006

Opera and mozilla are better browsers

uruhara · 26-04-2006

not everybody needs better, for some is explorder enough.

but i agree opera and mozilla are better

curtis220 · 29-04-2006

I didn't read all the posted comments, but Firefox is so much faster, especially on forums. Perhaps people should make sure there settings are all correct on there browser's to make sure it's a complet and fair test.

MateuszMiX · 11-05-2006

I'm using FireFox all the time and I see no problems at all.
Also working with forums seems to be faster then on IE... Well, maybe its not true but I see it this way from the practical side.

*zebadee* · 11-05-2006

Hi

Just two things.
IMO mozilla is better than FF.
With IE it takes 0.01 sec to load a page within a forum. There are times when due to demand on server this is longer. But this affects all browsers. What I'd like to know is how anyone gets FF to load quicker (0.01 sec is the quickest measurement available to me). I've used Mozilla & FF & the quickest is around 0.07 sec. Still pretty damn quick.
Used latest version addons etc.

*drpino* · 11-05-2006

isn't FF the exact same thing as Mozilla sans the advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and HTML editing capabilities? they use the same rendering engine i'm pretty sure.

explore about:config and realize the true power of FF/Mozilla.

*zebadee* · 12-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by drpino

isn't FF the exact same thing as Mozilla sans the advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and HTML editing capabilities? they use the same rendering engine i'm pretty sure.

explore about:config and realize the true power of FF/Mozilla.

Hi

Moz & FF is the same, just look & feel better with Moz.
About the config, be there done it. Still IE7 quicker.

**platinumsword** · 23-05-2006

I think firefox is great.

Canada leads the world in Firefox Usage

http://www.digitalhomecanada.com/content/view/1247/51/

crawford69 · 29-05-2006

I have been using Firefox for several years now. I love all the customization it allows by its extensions. I use IE once in a while, especially on sites that require it. I guess as long as we use Windows, we'll be stuck with IE, but I really do like Firefox.

*reasonsnotrules* · 29-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawford69

I use IE once in a while, especially on sites that require it.

get the IEtab extension for firefox.

i haven't opened IE in over a year. I can even do my windows updates through IETab in firefox. if that isn't proof that ANY IE-only site can work with IE tab then I don't know what is.

**Jesterrace** · 01-06-2006

Been a long time since I have used IE as well. Can't remember the last time I opened that POS.

18-01-2006	#177
Sulacu CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not in Italy, regrettably Posts: 94	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I personally only use Internet Explorer 6.0 for Vantage upon almost completely trusted ground. These sites happen to sometimes have somewhat more trouble with other browsers I normally use, like Mozilla Firefox. Then again, I pretty much barricaded my IE tight enough against the risks it is exposed to where I still use it. Honestly, the best protection against Spyware is putting security to full, block all third-party cookies and putting a popup blocker on. The second best protection against Spyware is not being a retard and paying for your damn software appliances and give illegal sites, like those displaying cracks and serials, a very, very, very wide birth.

03-02-2006	#178
drcy CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lost in Transition Posts: 237	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Been a Firefox use since it came out. Can't stand IE now but's a necessity for those XP security updates and some sites who mandate it. __________________ NEC 3550A in an external Bytecc 320U2F (PL-3507 Chipset) enclosure using USB 2.0 My Current Media Inventory: Sony DVD-R 1-8x TYG02: 42 Sony DVD+R 1-8x YUDENT02:96 Verbatim DVD-R 1-16x MCC03RG: 48 Memorex DVD+R 1-16x RicohJPNR03: 7 TDK DVD-R 1-16x TTH02: 5 Total = 198 Memo to self: "Read and You Shall Find The Answer"

08-02-2006	#180
Bestmiler New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 21	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Is there anyway to uninstall Internet Explorer?

08-02-2006	#181
mike1061 MyCE Rookie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 27	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Go to Start>all programs>internet explorer. Right click it and one of the options is delete. I have not done this, as I still have IE on one computer, but I delete tons of things that way. Also you can try Start>control panel>add or remove programs. On the left one option is add or remove windows components. Click that and one of the options is IE. Again I have not done this either. On the computer that I am running Mozilla, I still have not deleted IE, I just set Mozilla as the default internet browser. Thanks Mike

08-02-2006	#182
drpino CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: nYc Posts: 4,916	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer first method mike1061 offered simply deletes the "shortcut" to IE i believe and really isn't doing anything... second method may work, but i would highly suggest that anyone using WinXP NOT "uninstall" IE since it's an integral part of the OS (more than any of us may think) and could seriously bork your system... just don't use it to surf the web...it doesn't take up much HDD space anyway... __________________ AMD A64 Clawhammer 3200+ / TT Venus 7+ / ASUS K8V Dlx / Corsair TwinX 4000PRO (2x512) WD360GD 236GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD800JB 80GB PATA / IBM Deskstar 25.4GB PATA ASUS R9800XT / VX900 19"CRT / Boston Acoustics BA7500 4.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-Premium / Samsung SD-816B ROM / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Kingwin KT424SWM AMD A64 Winchester 3200+ / Thermalright XP-90 / ASUS A8V Dlx r2 / OCZ PlatR2 (2x512) WD740GD 274GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD2500SD/JD 2250GB SATA / Seagate 2160GB PATA / Maxtor OneTouchII 300GB Ext (Firewire) ATI X800XL / Viewsonic VP201s 20.1"LCD / Creative SBAudigy2ZS Plat / Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-708UF / BenQ 1640 / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Lian-Li V1000B

09-02-2006	#183
mike1061 MyCE Rookie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 27	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer When I tried the first method, it did not give me the message that I was only deleting only the short cut. On some items I do get that message, though. Thanks Mike

09-02-2006	#184
satelight7430 CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 205	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer well, on all my computers. i've done the second way that mike1061 suggested.i also remove the im feature. never seen any problems. imake sure i have my other injternet explorers(firefox&opera). when i run opera & run into problems with pages not loading then i just flip over to firefox. if & when i need to update windows it allways defalts to IE anyway. i,m running 6 machines this way & never had any problems... oh wellt o each there own.

21-03-2006	#187
flcpge CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 41	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Firefox is good, but so is Opera. I'm curious about IE, but there is no version for Linux.

21-03-2006	#188
Mr. Belvedere MyCE Resident Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in your mind. Posts: 18,833	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Still using IE and Maxthon. Love it. __________________ "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. When things start getting weird, it's pitchfork o'clock." Do you have too much money? Give bitcoins to 1AdobZQNvfyZuDEbderRfT46KQEKkaW5dE

21-03-2006	#189
drpino CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: nYc Posts: 4,916	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer at a new job and have been using IE again last couple dyas after a long time away...realizing how much it sucks and im off to DL firefox right now... __________________ AMD A64 Clawhammer 3200+ / TT Venus 7+ / ASUS K8V Dlx / Corsair TwinX 4000PRO (2x512) WD360GD 236GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD800JB 80GB PATA / IBM Deskstar 25.4GB PATA ASUS R9800XT / VX900 19"CRT / Boston Acoustics BA7500 4.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-Premium / Samsung SD-816B ROM / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Kingwin KT424SWM AMD A64 Winchester 3200+ / Thermalright XP-90 / ASUS A8V Dlx r2 / OCZ PlatR2 (2x512) WD740GD 274GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD2500SD/JD 2250GB SATA / Seagate 2160GB PATA / Maxtor OneTouchII 300GB Ext (Firewire) ATI X800XL / Viewsonic VP201s 20.1"LCD / Creative SBAudigy2ZS Plat / Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-708UF / BenQ 1640 / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Lian-Li V1000B

19-04-2006	#190
scotton MyCE Resident Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 563	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Opera and mozilla are better browsers

26-04-2006	#191
uruhara CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the netherlands Posts: 203	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer not everybody needs better, for some is explorder enough. but i agree opera and mozilla are better __________________ never ever under anny Circumstances put a dog after a heavy rain in the microwave

29-04-2006	#192
curtis220 New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I didn't read all the posted comments, but Firefox is so much faster, especially on forums. Perhaps people should make sure there settings are all correct on there browser's to make sure it's a complet and fair test.

11-05-2006	#193
MateuszMiX CD Freaks Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: UK Posts: 118	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I'm using FireFox all the time and I see no problems at all. Also working with forums seems to be faster then on IE... Well, maybe its not true but I see it this way from the practical side. __________________ Simple Network Audit Tool Project : http://www.snat-project.com

11-05-2006	#194
zebadee CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,269	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Hi Just two things. IMO mozilla is better than FF. With IE it takes 0.01 sec to load a page within a forum. There are times when due to demand on server this is longer. But this affects all browsers. What I'd like to know is how anyone gets FF to load quicker (0.01 sec is the quickest measurement available to me). I've used Mozilla & FF & the quickest is around 0.07 sec. Still pretty damn quick. Used latest version addons etc.

11-05-2006	#195
drpino CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: nYc Posts: 4,916	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer isn't FF the exact same thing as Mozilla sans the advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and HTML editing capabilities? they use the same rendering engine i'm pretty sure. explore about:config and realize the true power of FF/Mozilla. __________________ AMD A64 Clawhammer 3200+ / TT Venus 7+ / ASUS K8V Dlx / Corsair TwinX 4000PRO (2x512) WD360GD 236GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD800JB 80GB PATA / IBM Deskstar 25.4GB PATA ASUS R9800XT / VX900 19"CRT / Boston Acoustics BA7500 4.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-Premium / Samsung SD-816B ROM / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Kingwin KT424SWM AMD A64 Winchester 3200+ / Thermalright XP-90 / ASUS A8V Dlx r2 / OCZ PlatR2 (2x512) WD740GD 274GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD2500SD/JD 2250GB SATA / Seagate 2160GB PATA / Maxtor OneTouchII 300GB Ext (Firewire) ATI X800XL / Viewsonic VP201s 20.1"LCD / Creative SBAudigy2ZS Plat / Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-708UF / BenQ 1640 / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Lian-Li V1000B

23-05-2006	#197
platinumsword Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,362	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I think firefox is great. Canada leads the world in Firefox Usage http://www.digitalhomecanada.com/content/view/1247/51/

29-05-2006	#198
crawford69 New on Forum Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer I have been using Firefox for several years now. I love all the customization it allows by its extensions. I use IE once in a while, especially on sites that require it. I guess as long as we use Windows, we'll be stuck with IE, but I really do like Firefox.

01-06-2006	#200
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,558	Re: Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer Been a long time since I have used IE as well. Can't remember the last time I opened that POS.

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