Which browser are you using? - Page 3

Over · 07-02-2010, 07:24 PM

Internet Explorer 8, no doubts. I've experimented several other browsers, but IE8 is, for me, the best.

delaplane · 07-03-2010, 07:33 AM

Firefox since back when it was called Firebird. I have to use IE at work and it's horrible in comparison.

GeoffC · 07-03-2010, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delaplane

Firefox since back when it was called Firebird. I have to use IE at work and it's horrible in comparison.

You've used it that long -

it's a brilliant browser, though it often puts the English Dictionary out of joint with some upgrades !

but can anyone explain why it's getting slower to load first thing - or is that just because it's a big program .... once loaded it's fine and continues thus for the remainder of the day, even when closed and re-opened, but after a PC shut-down !!!!

beppe · 07-04-2010, 05:37 AM

Firefox at work, just because I am too lazy and pressed in time to switch to Chrome that I use at home and that is so much faster. At work I have a strong connection so it does not matter, but at home Chrome makes a lot of difference.

Javed · 07-04-2010, 06:14 AM

Welcome back, Beppe! I haven't tried Chrome. How much faster is it?

astra · 07-04-2010, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beppe

Firefox at work, just because I am too lazy and pressed in time to switch to Chrome that I use at home and that is so much faster. At work I have a strong connection so it does not matter, but at home Chrome makes a lot of difference.

It probably is tied to hardware not the Internet connection.
Correct me if I am wrong.

Moejoe · 07-04-2010, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

You've used it that long -

it's a brilliant browser, though it often puts the English Dictionary out of joint with some upgrades !

but can anyone explain why it's getting slower to load first thing - or is that just because it's a big program .... once loaded it's fine and continues thus for the remainder of the day, even when closed and re-opened, but after a PC shut-down !!!!

I can't back this up with data, but I find it slower on windows than on Linux. Whatever it's loading into memory or keeping running as a process needs to be reloaded on a shutdown/restart, but it's still running when you close the browser and re-open (at least I think that's how it works).

jerrywojo · 07-04-2010, 07:48 AM

Use Firefox,a few of the add-ons are essential. Like Opera but its lack of add-ons keeps me away.

mngharry · 07-05-2010, 02:51 AM

I've been switching between Firefox and Chrome a lot, but since Chrome got extensions, I haven't looked back. The clean, clutter-free look and the speed win it for me.

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07-02-2010, 07:24 PM	#31
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Internet Explorer 8, no doubts. I've experimented several other browsers, but IE8 is, for me, the best.

07-03-2010, 07:33 AM	#32
delaplane Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: nook hd+, nook, touchpad, transformer, note	Firefox since back when it was called Firebird. I have to use IE at work and it's horrible in comparison.

07-04-2010, 05:37 AM	#34
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	Firefox at work, just because I am too lazy and pressed in time to switch to Chrome that I use at home and that is so much faster. At work I have a strong connection so it does not matter, but at home Chrome makes a lot of difference.

07-04-2010, 06:14 AM	#35
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	Welcome back, Beppe! I haven't tried Chrome. How much faster is it?

07-04-2010, 07:48 AM	#38
jerrywojo Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 40 Join Date: Apr 2006	Use Firefox,a few of the add-ons are essential. Like Opera but its lack of add-ons keeps me away.

07-05-2010, 02:51 AM	#39
mngharry Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 30000 Join Date: May 2009 Device: PRS-505	I've been switching between Firefox and Chrome a lot, but since Chrome got extensions, I haven't looked back. The clean, clutter-free look and the speed win it for me.