I used to use IE(newb), but it sucked so I switched to Mozilla. Its a great browser but I was wondering how FireFox compares to it. Which is better and why?

I use Firefox for everything. I can't wait until it reaches final release stage. I've been using Firefox since version .2 and it absolutely rocks!

By comparison, IE plays a small role in my life. The only time I use IE is for Windows Update.

Is it better than Mozilla?

I've recently converted to FireFox and I love it.

I never realy used IE but scince I have AOL and used the browser that came with that. To start off with I wasn't sure and prefered AOL. But now I'm totaly converted and wouldn't swap FF for anything else.

I particuly like the fact you can open new browser windows in tabs (shortcut 'CTRL'+' T'). Also the little search engine box in the top right corner. First of all it just allows you to do a Google search, but you can download plugins for other engines, for example: Astalavista, Altavista, Ebay, Yahoo, Amazon and Ebay. Very handy.

It also downloads pages quicker thab the others (except Mozzila wich seems to bet FireFox for some reason). Especialy if you use the CB Optimizer "Tweak", which allows the browser to request more than one file at a time.

Definetly try it.

In responce to your last post:

I think it is, it seems to load quicker, take up less memory and has a less 'klunky' feel to it.

Im like Michael I use Firefox for everything except Windows update...oh and my creditcard/debitcard thing site....Firefox rocks...

I use IE.
most compatible
fastest
screw security
I update and go to sites I know. Besides, I don't have any valuable data on here

If you use Mozilla's next gen web browser, Firefox, then you might want to get an issue of Maximum PC's Aug 2004 issue because they have an article about 13 ways to make it better "Booster your Browser". Check it out.

Sorry Briain but thats rubbish, IE is not the most compatiable. FireFox is far more flexible and renders pagers far better the IE.

There are many instaces were IE ignores CSS and just dose what it wants.

The only reason IE 'seems' more compatiable is cos web designers are forced to conform to it becasue 90% or so people use it. That dosn't make it compatible or better. Just more popular.

Just cos more people drive a Ford dosn't make a Ford better than a Jaguar.

use OPERA!!!! OPERA ROCKS!!!! http://www.opera.com its awesome...but it might not work with some sites like Gmail, etc....but it does work for hotmail. yahoo, etc. but use OPERA!!! If opera doesnt work on site, then use MOZILLA FIREFOX!!! NEVER USE INTERNET EXPLORER!!! Michael, u dont need to use IE6.0 for windows update if u set it to download by itself.

IE is not the fastest either anytime I goto MSN.com on IE its sooo much slower then when I use it on FireFox...that and even if you have rubbish on your computer who no one would want IE gives you all kinds of spyware and adware that just slow EVERYTHING down...

I use firefox for most things but still use IE for bits and bobs.

David.

well i downloaded firefox and am no comparing it to Mozilla, they load about the same, i think mozilla might load just A TOUCH faster so far. I'm going to do some surfing with firefox before i delete it

Mozzila gives you the option to load part of the browser in to memory on start up. As far as I know FireFox dosn't. If you have this enabled it may be why mozzila loads faster?

well I came to a conclusion. Mozilla, is better overall. The ONLY reason I think its better is because the way more advanced options in it and just the general lay out of it. Firefox is still good, and i dont really want to get rid of it, but is there any point in keeping it at all?!?

the only thing mozilla and firefox dont support is many MS based websites, example zone.msn.com for some of the games there doesnt load completely, and then Windows Update, they need to make it fully compatable with all MS Websites, and then Launch.yahoo.com, oh id also like to have the scroll mouse auto scroll feature not act as a click on hyperlinks, when have cursor over a link and u enable autoscroll it opens that link in a new tab, and that gets very annoying.

i personally hate browsers that come from the stupid ISPs like SBC, MSN, and AOL, i really hate aol considering its really crappy and reminds me of Netscape, btw those 2 are basically fused together along with apple.I use IE very often, dont have a problem with it actually, and i use Firefox or Mozilla, i Hate Netscape actually, But i like Firefox and Mozilla better, now only if the hyperlink click of the autoscroll feature was disabled it would be better.

LOL - Your right Airman, I'd never noticed the "Scroll Wheel- Click -New Tab" thing before. Just tried it and it dose. Very strange.

But to be honest I think that could be quite usefull. You can just "Scroll-Click" a link whilst reading a page, then go back and look at it later when you've finished reading.

In previous versions of Mozilla and Netscape you could disable the middle mousewheel opening in new tab. I actually like the feature but it would be nice to know that one could change it if need be.

With regards to "The Crazy One's" post:

I don't like allowing Windows Update to auto download as it always seems to pick the worst times to do so. It will attempt to connect and download drivers without asking, (like when I upgrade to a new Catalyst set) it will steal my bandwidth when I play Call of Duty, it sometimes downloads corrupted stuff, et cetera. The WU website works fine for me.

ya Mozilla/Firefox needs ability to customize completely from the Forward/back buttons to the toolbar colors

I never ever use IE5-IE6. I used Opera for a while but it became unstable on my pc, so I switched to Fire Fox and man oh man is it good. Any other pages that don't support FireFox, I use Nerscape browser for, it is very fast and reliable.