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O.P. why switch from IE to alternatives?..
I haven't seen any discussion on this subject... lot of people are just saying that Firefox is the next gen browser, few good words for opera as well... but why is that so?..

I'm a desperate IE patriot - I have tried almost every alternative browser which I could run on XP and nothing even comes close... starting from reliability to comfortability...

don't make postings such "IE sux"... I'm in need for a descent discussion...
08-23-2004 12:15 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
IE is good, but firefox has everything IE has and
Tabbed browsing
A good download function (u can pause downloads and it tells u wen its finished with a popup)
You can have mini-games for firefox
Better skins (the ability to download many and switch between them)
Lots of web pages for the homepage (opened in tabs)
Easy access to the favorites
Better favorites
Comes with free Google search (which u can easily get rid of)


Surely thats enough?:D
I wud like to know exactely wot is BAD about it and wot makes IE 'better'
08-23-2004 12:43 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
IE has some unforgivable flaws, which still aren't fixed even tough they exist for a very long time. XP SP2 was going to fix some of them, but still nothing =/
08-23-2004 12:46 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
Here is one thread that was from me....Usefull information in it!


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08-23-2004 01:07 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
does that answer his question?

hmm...i got directed to a different link was that before u edited it?

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08-23-2004 01:08 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
Y'all have convinced me finally to drop IE and give Firefox a go. Will I use my IE favourite folder?
08-23-2004 01:28 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
wen u install Firefox it automatically transfers EVERYTHING (saved passwords, favorites etc) so u dont have to worry about anything
08-23-2004 01:32 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
Impressive :D Thanks
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
u see how much better Firefox is? have u got the address to download it?

p.s.i have never used any other of the web browsers but I hear that the only one that comes close to Firefox is Opera and alot of people i know dont like that....but u may ;)
08-23-2004 01:41 AM
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RE: why switch from IE to alternatives?..
I love it already :-P
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