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brie k
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 Posted: 10/21/04 - 07:39 Post subject: Does anyone use Firefox?
Seems like this was mentioned a while ago. My guru really wants me to convert to this and I guess I'm a bit resistant to leaving IE. If you have it, can you tell me about it? I'm looking at the website, but want more info.
Thanks!
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Cappy
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:02 Post subject:
I just started using it a week ago. Love it
I still IE on both work and home computer's.
What I like is the built in Pop UP Blocker
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brie k
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:07 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | I just started using it a week ago. Love it
I still IE on both work and home computer's.
What I like is the built in Pop UP Blocker |
Yeah, looks like it has some great stuff.
But then I look at the Mozilla forums and see all kinds of problems firefox has, and it scares me.
I do wonder if this would cure my issues in yahoo chat though. Regardless, when we get the new machine all hooked up, we'll still have IE so maybe just knowing I still have it will keep me at ease.
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Cappy
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:08 Post subject:
I was unable to get into the Yahoo chat through firefox
I had to use IE
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brie k
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:11 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | I was unable to get into the Yahoo chat through firefox
I had to use IE |
URG!!!
I'm wondering if I just need to d/l the most recent java. Of course, when we redo the puter, I'm sure he'll hook me up with most current everything, but I suppose I should make a list of the impt things.
He did figure out that I was having issues with Zone Alarm and Norton, so that's something.
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:11 Post subject:
| brie k wrote: | | But then I look at the Mozilla forums and see all kinds of problems firefox has, and it scares me. |
That's because problems with IE are so prevalent that they're just referred to as "computer problems".
Go with Firefox and you'll never go back.
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:13 Post subject:
I have been using it for a few weeks since that last discussion. You can't use the yahoo toolbar. They do have a replacement toolbar but you don't have a mail button. It does do a better job at blocking pop-ups that have been getting through google blocker.
Overall it has been good.
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Cappy
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:16 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: |
Go with Firefox and you'll never go back. |
I know I won't
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:32 Post subject:
I have been using it for a couple weeks too and hate it.  It does this time out thing I don't get with IE. But, I have dial up too. And I am not very good with computers. My problems are most likely self inflicted.   
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 08:49 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: |
That's because problems with IE are so prevalent that they're just referred to as "computer problems".
Go with Firefox and you'll never go back. |
You made this comment in a thread a couple of weeks ago. I d/l it a couple of weeks ago, and I have to say it really is great! You are right, PH, I will never go back.
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Posted: 10/21/04 - 09:46 Post subject:
I asked about this a few weeks ago, and switched to it based on PH/Cappy's recommendations. I love it. No more stupid pop-ups/bugs that were so prevalent with IE! I will stick with it. 
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