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**Cristiano** · 10-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Which web browser do you use primarily, and why?

I use Firefox, and every once in a great while IE8. I've tried Chrome and want to like it, but it is too bare bones and not customizeable enough for my tastes. Safari is just irritating, like most Apple software on Windows, and Opera is just a bit too esoteric for me. The level of customization that Firefox offers is unmatched by any other browser, and that is important to me.

Camille Serpentine · 10-21-2009, 12:30 PM

I use Firefox 3.5.1 with various addons and IE 7.

I've found that een with the addons for Firefox, some sites just work better with IE 7. It's not so much a problem for personal stuff but a lot of sites I go to for work are best with IE.

Aodhan McDunnough · 10-21-2009, 12:31 PM

Firefox. Why? I'm on Ubuntu over 99% of the time.

Why not Chrome? Haven't gotten around to trying it again (first tried it on Windows)

IE? Only if I fucking have to, or if I'm too lazy to transfer an old bookmark. I really don't trust Microshit anymore.

**Cristiano** · 10-21-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camille Serpentine

I use Firefox 3.5.1 with various addons and IE 7.

I've found that een with the addons for Firefox, some sites just work better with IE 7. It's not so much a problem for personal stuff but a lot of sites I go to for work are best with IE.

You know that there is an IE tab plugin for Firefox, right? I use it for certain sites also that render better in IE, without the need to switch browsers.

Camille Serpentine · 10-21-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristiano

You know that there is an IE tab plugin for Firefox, right? I use it for certain sites also that render better in IE, without the need to switch browsers.

I do, but I've had issues with it. Some it seems to work fine with, others it doesn't.

**Jeni Roussel** · 10-21-2009, 12:33 PM

Safari. Why? Because that's what came with my Mac and it works fine for browsing SLU which is what matters to me.

JourneyRocks · 10-21-2009, 12:34 PM

Firefox most of the time. Internet Explorer when I know the site does not work with Firefox. And yes I need to configure the IE options for Firefox I suppose. Also Firefox seems to crash a lot on my computers due to upgrades in the tools I add. So it is good to have IE to download a new copy of Firefox.

Liona Clio · 10-21-2009, 12:35 PM

Chrome's big feature for me is its speed. If I want to view a page, I don't want to wait for 60 seconds to startup the program (which is about how long subjectively it takes for Firefox to load, IMHO) I only use Firefox when a page specifically gives me trouble in viewing...and use the IE emulator add-on when a page requires IE.

Course, work's a different story...There you use IE, and YOU LIKE IT!

**Humps** · 10-21-2009, 12:37 PM

Firefox.
I always used to use IE (creature of habit that I am) but after some problem or other (with video online I think) Carth persuaded me to give FF a try and I never looked back. It is faster and I love the ability to cutomise. I can set it up how I want it and am so used to it now that on the occasions I have had to fire up IE it seems clunky and old.

**Ann Launay** · 10-21-2009, 12:38 PM

Firefox...I just like it.

I occasionally have to get into IE it at work, because our bank's site has one function which isn't accessible on other browsers

**Max Herzog** · 10-21-2009, 12:39 PM

Chrome.

Firefox for Plurk, as it seems to suit it better for some reason.

Aodhan McDunnough · 10-21-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Herzog

Chrome.

Firefox for Plurk, as it seems to suit it better for some reason.

I find this weird. Chrome was conceived to be a killer in Javascript execution.

**Cristiano** · 10-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeni Roussel

Safari. Why? Because that's what came with my Mac and it works fine for browsing SLU which is what matters to me.

I am on a Mac right now and I still could not bear to use Safari - I immediately downloaded Firefox. One thing that annoyed me in Firefox on the Mac is that the favicons do not show on the toolbar - but I found an addon to fix that.

**Max Herzog** · 10-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aodhan McDunnough

I find this weird. Chrome was conceived to be a killer in Javascript execution.

Given that I haven't a fucking clue what any of that means, I'll stick with my current choices

Naeve · 10-21-2009, 12:50 PM

I use Firefox across all platforms, primarily for the consistency of experience and its flexibility in customisation.

Aodhan McDunnough · 10-21-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Herzog

Given that I haven't a fucking clue what any of that means, I'll stick with my current choices

I find it funny because Google was focusing on killer performance for Javascript. Plurk runs on Javascript therefore theoretically it should perform better on Chrome than Firefox.

Camille Serpentine · 10-21-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liona Clio

Chrome's big feature for me is its speed. If I want to view a page, I don't want to wait for 60 seconds to startup the program (which is about how long subjectively it takes for Firefox to load, IMHO) I only use Firefox when a page specifically gives me trouble in viewing...and use the IE emulator add-on when a page requires IE.

Course, work's a different story...There you use IE, and YOU LIKE IT!

Yeah, I find the load time for Firefox to be a bit too long. IE comes up a lot faster.

Phoenix Psaltery · 10-21-2009, 02:43 PM

I actually have them all on my machine, but my primary browser is Chrome. When I want to use Stumbleupon, I fire up Firefox. Rarely use the others unless I have a specific need to (i.e., to see what my site looks like in them or whatever).

P2

**Katelynne Shippe** · 10-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Firefox. Because it's fast (for me) and easy to use, and I don't think I even use half of its capabilities with bookmarks, add-ons etc.

I used the AOL browser for ages (yes, I know, I know

) and would groan when people told me to download Firefox. Whoops.

**Kavik Brock** · 10-21-2009, 03:05 PM

98.5% of my time, at home, is spent on Firefox. Simply because it allows me more freedom than the other two browsers on my machine; Chrome and IE. If/When Chrome gets to be as customizable as Firefox I can see that switching, though.

At work it's about a 50-50 split between Firefox and IE. My IT department is a Micro$oft shop so many of our things have to be done on IE due to how our internal network functions. I have Chrome on my work PC, but due to internal network restrictions it is a pain to use at work.

Tracer Graves · 10-21-2009, 03:06 PM

I mainly use Firefox, but ever since 3.5 came out, i've had issues with youtube videos not working and occasionally I won't see pics that are posted. So, I generally use chrome for youtube and other sites that use a lot of embedded video. I'll also use Safari occasionally when I'm on the macbook.

Kalor Rayner · 10-21-2009, 03:14 PM

Firefox 3.5. There is no better browser out there.

Unfortunately, I'm also forced to use IE at work from time to time, but only use it if I'm accessing a resource that requires me to (Microsoft CRM, Sharepoint, VirtualServer, etc).

If I'm designing a web site, though, I'll look at the site in Firefox, Opera, Safari, Chrome and IE. From a web designer standpoint I absolutely despise IE.

Duke Chaparral · 10-21-2009, 03:19 PM

Kalor Rayner · 10-21-2009, 03:23 PM

Now there's a symbol from the early days.

Beezle Warburton · 10-21-2009, 03:25 PM

Firefox mostly.

Opera -- for school website (convenience of a separate set of bookmarks)

IE -- when bad website coding makes buttons not work in Firefox, or I want to use "live" update sites for drivers.

Konquerer when using my Linux box.

View Poll Results: Which web browser do you use?
Internet Explorer	11	15.71%
Firefox	53	75.71%
Chrome	12	17.14%
Opera	6	8.57%
Safari	11	15.71%
Other	1	1.43%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

10-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jeni Roussel Dani's girl SLU Supporter More coffee.. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ny Posts: 1,798 My Mood: SL Join Date: Dec 2007	Safari. Why? Because that's what came with my Mac and it works fine for browsing SLU which is what matters to me. __________________ "..it is how we treat the humblest among us that surely determines the fate of our souls." - Dean Koontz http://www.last.fm/user/JeniRoussel

10-21-2009, 12:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
JourneyRocks Glamshack Host Happy Second Lifer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 557 My Mood: SL Join Date: April 23, 2009 Business: The Glamshack	Firefox most of the time. Internet Explorer when I know the site does not work with Firefox. And yes I need to configure the IE options for Firefox I suppose. Also Firefox seems to crash a lot on my computers due to upgrades in the tools I add. So it is good to have IE to download a new copy of Firefox. __________________ Signed, RED Waving at you from Florida RED13 Raleigh is my in world name I host at The Glamshack 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Thursdays and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fridays, all times are in Pacific Standard Time Zone.

10-21-2009, 12:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liona Clio Blinded with SCIENCE! www.girlgeniusonline.com Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 My Mood:	Chrome's big feature for me is its speed. If I want to view a page, I don't want to wait for 60 seconds to startup the program (which is about how long subjectively it takes for Firefox to load, IMHO) I only use Firefox when a page specifically gives me trouble in viewing...and use the IE emulator add-on when a page requires IE. Course, work's a different story...There you use IE, and YOU LIKE IT! __________________ "Well, my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle." Especially at night, I worry over situations I know will be alright. Perhaps it's just imagination. Day after day it reappears. Night after night, my heartbeat shows the fear. Ghosts appear and fade away... -Colin Hay

10-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ann Launay Neko-licious™ SLU Supporter Um, er...what now? Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,907 My Mood: Addiction Solitaire Champion! SL Join Date: 8/8/06 Blog Entries: 3 XBOX Leaderboard: 38^th Awards: 1	Firefox...I just like it. I occasionally have to get into IE it at work, because our bank's site has one function which isn't accessible on other browsers __________________

10-21-2009, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Camille Serpentine Reaming your prims Screwing your scripts Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 579 My Mood: Farm Hustle Champion! Fast Food Fiasco Champion! SL Join Date: October 2003 Blog Entries: 1	I use Firefox 3.5.1 with various addons and IE 7. I've found that een with the addons for Firefox, some sites just work better with IE 7. It's not so much a problem for personal stuff but a lot of sites I go to for work are best with IE.

10-21-2009, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Aodhan McDunnough exp(ln(Gearhead)) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 5,842 My Mood: Beer Tapper Gone Wild Champion! Apprentice : Dairy Queen Champion! SLShopper Ads: 2 SL Join Date: March 28, 2006 Business: Aodhan's Forge Blog Entries: 2	Firefox. Why? I'm on Ubuntu over 99% of the time. Why not Chrome? Haven't gotten around to trying it again (first tried it on Windows) IE? Only if I fucking have to, or if I'm too lazy to transfer an old bookmark. I really don't trust Microshit anymore.

10-21-2009, 12:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Humps Senior Member SLU Supporter I refuse to edit my status Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,353 My Mood: SL Join Date: 19th May 2006 XBOX Leaderboard: 31^st Awards: 1	Firefox. I always used to use IE (creature of habit that I am) but after some problem or other (with video online I think) Carth persuaded me to give FF a try and I never looked back. It is faster and I love the ability to cutomise. I can set it up how I want it and am so used to it now that on the occasions I have had to fire up IE it seems clunky and old.

10-21-2009, 12:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Max Herzog Quintessential SLU Supporter Acceptable in the 80s Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,538 My Mood: SL Join Date: 9 July 2006 Blog Entries: 1	Chrome. Firefox for Plurk, as it seems to suit it better for some reason. __________________ I do not like your tone. It has an ephemeral, whinging aspect. One man's Flickr obsession One man's second Flickr obsession on account of the first one being borked last.fm

10-21-2009, 12:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Naeve Bluffin' with my Muffin The avatar formerly known as Narcissistic Dagger Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 199 My Mood: SL Join Date: 4/10/2007 (Alt 0 - 3/23/2007) Business: Yacht Racing	Firefox, across all platforms I use Firefox across all platforms, primarily for the consistency of experience and its flexibility in customisation. __________________ -Naeve

10-21-2009, 02:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Phoenix Psaltery Sansarya's Firebird Derailer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rosebud Posts: 3,986 My Mood: SL Join Date: 02-25-2005 Business: Five59 Graphic Design	I actually have them all on my machine, but my primary browser is Chrome. When I want to use Stumbleupon, I fire up Firefox. Rarely use the others unless I have a specific need to (i.e., to see what my site looks like in them or whatever). P2 __________________ Five59 Online Graphic Design Phoenix's Plurk \| Phoenix's Flickr\| Phoenix's Rarely Updated Blog

10-21-2009, 02:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
Katelynne Shippe Shockable SLU Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,140 My Mood: SL Join Date: July 2008	Firefox. Because it's fast (for me) and easy to use, and I don't think I even use half of its capabilities with bookmarks, add-ons etc. I used the AOL browser for ages (yes, I know, I know ) and would groan when people told me to download Firefox. Whoops. __________________ ●● Flickr

10-21-2009, 03:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kavik Brock Monkeh Foo Master SLU Supporter Not all that interested. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shakopee, MN, USA Posts: 1,565 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 6th, 2006 Blog Entries: 5	98.5% of my time, at home, is spent on Firefox. Simply because it allows me more freedom than the other two browsers on my machine; Chrome and IE. If/When Chrome gets to be as customizable as Firefox I can see that switching, though. At work it's about a 50-50 split between Firefox and IE. My IT department is a Micro$oft shop so many of our things have to be done on IE due to how our internal network functions. I have Chrome on my work PC, but due to internal network restrictions it is a pain to use at work. __________________ Sock monkeh save mah soul! The Travels of Charles

10-21-2009, 03:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
Tracer Graves Senior Member Flaghumping Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,620 My Mood:	I mainly use Firefox, but ever since 3.5 came out, i've had issues with youtube videos not working and occasionally I won't see pics that are posted. So, I generally use chrome for youtube and other sites that use a lot of embedded video. I'll also use Safari occasionally when I'm on the macbook.

10-21-2009, 03:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
Kalor Rayner A Face in the Crowd Lost in the Twilight Zone Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 186 My Mood: SL Join Date: 7/3/2006	Firefox 3.5. There is no better browser out there. Unfortunately, I'm also forced to use IE at work from time to time, but only use it if I'm accessing a resource that requires me to (Microsoft CRM, Sharepoint, VirtualServer, etc). If I'm designing a web site, though, I'll look at the site in Firefox, Opera, Safari, Chrome and IE. From a web designer standpoint I absolutely despise IE.

10-21-2009, 03:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
Duke Chaparral Drifter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 1,402

10-21-2009, 03:23 PM	#24 (permalink)
Kalor Rayner A Face in the Crowd Lost in the Twilight Zone Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 186 My Mood: SL Join Date: 7/3/2006	Now there's a symbol from the early days.

10-21-2009, 03:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
Beezle Warburton Senior Member Beeble Bubble Bimbo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Darkmere Posts: 3,890 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 22 SL Join Date: October 24, 2006 Business: Cortech Enterprises	Firefox mostly. Opera -- for school website (convenience of a separate set of bookmarks) IE -- when bad website coding makes buttons not work in Firefox, or I want to use "live" update sites for drivers. Konquerer when using my Linux box. __________________ In SL Apez.biz Last edited by Beezle Warburton; 10-21-2009 at 03:30 PM.

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