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Title: Internet browsers
Post by: Mudmonkey on January 30, 2007, 20:54:30
Well because I seem to be the victim of software copying or whatever ( :roll: ) I cant upgrade to IE7 like on my other computer.
I quite like the feel of IE7 and the way that you can open new tabs etc.
So is there a way of downloading IE7 without the genuine windows check thingy or what do you guys and gals suggest to use instead browser wise? :P
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: thermidorthelobster on January 30, 2007, 20:57:39
Use Firefox (http://www.getfirefox.com) - tabbed browsing, should be more secure, less bloated, and best of all, it's not made by Microsoft.

I've avoided upgrading to IE7 on any of my computers;  Firefox seems a better all-rounder and I could do without the bloat.
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: MuddyMachine on January 30, 2007, 20:59:07
That what I use,

I find fire fox alot better then IE.
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: SimonHarwood on January 30, 2007, 21:02:03
Try FireFox (http://www.getfirefox.com).

It is FREE; it had tabs long before Microshaft thought of adding them; it has in-line spell-checking in forms (just need to install the optional British dictionary though, but it offers you the chance to do that at install time).

Much better. I use it all of the time.
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: Edge on January 30, 2007, 21:07:59
I agree.... FIREFOX.... less hassle than IE, personally think its faster too.
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: generation-x on January 30, 2007, 21:47:31
hi guys
heard of this firefox b4 if i were to down load it wud it overwrite me ie7? or do i ahve to do something else?

simon
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: Mudmonkey on January 30, 2007, 21:48:03
thanks guys ive downloaded firefox now and im quite impressed its very easy to use and i think its slightly faster that IE :P
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: thermidorthelobster on January 30, 2007, 21:53:20
Quote from: "generation-x"
heard of this firefox b4 if i were to down load it wud it overwrite me ie7?

It doesn't replace Internet Explorer, just gives you a different browser as well. You can choose which one you use, or use both at once if you wanted to.
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: Rich_P on January 30, 2007, 22:31:24
Quote from: "Simon.Harwood"
it has in-line spell-checking in forms (just need to install the optional British dictionary though, but it offers you the chance to do that at install time).

Much better. I use it all of the time.

This is an issue I have.  I think I installed the British version of the dictionary, but it still says that I'm spelling words wrong that are truly how we spell them.  Is something wrong here?
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: strapping young lad on January 30, 2007, 22:38:04
if you use photobucket as an image website then install Flock

its firefox with photobucket's image upload tool added on more or less

it doesnt perform like the full on firefox (for instance you cant get drop down lists of links on the toolbar like you can in FF)
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: SimonHarwood on January 30, 2007, 23:23:26
Quote from: "Rich_P"
Quote from: "Simon.Harwood"
it has in-line spell-checking in forms (just need to install the optional British dictionary though, but it offers you the chance to do that at install time).

Much better. I use it all of the time.

This is an issue I have.  I think I installed the British version of the dictionary, but it still says that I'm spelling words wrong that are truly how we spell them.  Is something wrong here?

Try right-clicking the field, going to the "Languages" part of the context menu and checking that "English / United Kingdom" is selected. (Only possible if "Spell check this field" is ticked.)
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: Rich_P on January 30, 2007, 23:53:21
Cheers. (Had to download the pack for British English)  :D
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: jjsaul on January 31, 2007, 00:23:58
yep firefox any day
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: smo on January 31, 2007, 16:05:26
I've been using FF for a few years now and altho it took some getting used to compared to the then current versions of IE its pretty good, i shant be going back!
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: V8MoneyPit on January 31, 2007, 16:14:37
I used to use Opera. At the time is was nice. Has anyone any experience of it now?
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: smo on January 31, 2007, 16:16:51
Quote from: "V8MoneyPit"
I used to use Opera. At the time is was nice. Has anyone any experience of it now?


Theres a blast from the past, not used it for a long time now but it used to be good.
Title: Internet browsers
Post by: V8MoneyPit on January 31, 2007, 16:23:51
Quote from: "smo"
Quote from: "V8MoneyPit"
I used to use Opera. At the time is was nice. Has anyone any experience of it now?


Theres a blast from the past, not used it for a long time now but it used to be good.


yeah, well I am getting old  :lol:
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