FireFox or Safari?

14 years ago

I have many popular browsers installed: Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari. I don't know why your Firefox is slow, mine works fine. Maybe you have too many plugins installed. Safari is good but I prefer Firefox.

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John Cabral

14 years ago

Originally Posted by WF-User

I have many popular browsers installed: Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari. I don't know why your Firefox is slow, mine works fine. Maybe you have too many plugins installed. Safari is good but I prefer Firefox.

I only had 2 plugins that I installed. Not sure whats going on as I checked my Netbook for spyware/malware and viruses and its clean.

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Jill Carpenter 14 years ago

Originally Posted by John Cabral

I only had 2 plugins that I installed. Not sure whats going on as I checked my Netbook for spyware/malware and viruses and its clean.

John, I've been meaning to ask you this.

Are you one of those people who took a netbook and finagled putting OSX on it?
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Headfirst

14 years ago

I've been using Google Chrome for almost everything for close to a year now. I still check sites in FF and IE before launching, but for my personal use its all Chrome.

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davtom

14 years ago

I like Firefox, but it does need a fair chunk of RAM. I think Safari is a good alternative, but I don't know what plugins you are using; you may find that some of the functions you want are not available.

I think Opera is especially designed to be a lightweight browser, so that might also be worth trying.

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jpwilliams

14 years ago

I had the same problem with Firefox. I use Safari almost exclusively, with the exception of some sites that just don't work right.

There are some good plugins out there. Look for fanboy's style sheet for ad blocking. (Not a plugin, but works lie adblocker for Firefox.) There is also a del.icio.us plugin that I haven't tried.

On PC, I'm all Chrome now. Thank god for Google.

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Ashley Wright

14 years ago

Firefox all day even though iv got a mac! Always used FF and will most likely stick with it!

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papagiorgio

14 years ago

More and more I use chrome. It is so lightweight and fast. I use Firefox for research.

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steveniam

14 years ago

I have a few browsers - Firefox, Crazy Browser, Google Chrome, Safari and IE. Normally I need Firefox however when it start to slow down or hang too offen, I will change to other browsers such as Crazy Browser, Safari etc.

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mark z

14 years ago

My vote goes to Firefox. I found it pretty reliable.
I just love all those available add-ons that make my work easier.
Of course, I`m paying attention to use only proven ones.

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davtom

14 years ago

I don't like Chrome. I tried it when it came out of beta. They said that if one of your browser sessions crashes, it won't affect the other ones.

It wasn't long before it crashed, and all of the sessions crashed.

As I say, this wasn't a beta product, so IMHO it was rushed out.

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JustVisiting

14 years ago

Originally Posted by John Cabral

I have uninstalled FF 3.5 and reinstalled and still seems slow.

I'm having same probs. S...L....O....W.....!!!!

It's FF 3.5. It just doesn't seem to respond as it should do. Pretty sure it's Mozilla, hopefully they will fix it soon.:confused:
If not I'll probably downgrade FF to previous version.

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Tim Franklin

14 years ago

Yes, for some reason FF does seem much slower than Safari, I like safari for regular browsing, but any meaningful stuff like using amazon S3 org FF works really well, one thing I do try to do is to not upgrade every time they ask.

I have found that waiting for a time before going to the next version of FF often serves me well, much less headaches, I am of the opinion that if it aint broke dont fix it...

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John Cabral

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Tim Franklin

Yes, for some reason FF does seem much slower than Safari, I like safari for regular browsing, but any meaningful stuff like using amazon S3 org FF works really well, one thing I do try to do is to not upgrade every time they ask.

I have found that waiting for a time before going to the next version of FF often serves me well, much less headaches, I am of the opinion that if it aint broke dont fix it...

I agree that jumping into the newest update sometimes is not such a good idea. Funny thing I tried Safari and could not get it to work on my NetBook.... It kept crashing

I have XP Home version

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SloanOutlaw1 14 years ago

I have to agree the plug-ins on Firefox are awesome compared to Safari. The huge amount of resources that multi-tabs from Firefox requires does keep me using Safari for anything other than plug-in required surfing (privacy plugins, stealth, Tor, etc.)

I think one of the most recent Mac related magazines had a writeup comparing Safari, Firefox, Opera, etc. The big complaint from the report was Firefox's tendency to get bogged down.

If you are using a Mac, try Camino as an alternate. I am waiting for Chrome for Mac to do some comparison. Anything besides Explorer is my choice honestly.

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deankagan

14 years ago

I am using chrome right now. I had too many problems with all the addons for firefox and that really messed things up for me. My laptop is old and I do not have a lot of memory so I have to periodically reboot the browser when it starts to freeze.

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John Cabral

14 years ago

Well after getting tired of slow poke FF I am now using Chrome which beats the pants off FF. Maybe they will fix the problem as I like using several plugins. I disabled all the plugins and it was still sloooooooowwwwww.

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Devan Koshal

14 years ago

I personally use Safari first. Firefox second. I don't like the bloat of the plugins unless i need them.

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sashagrey

14 years ago

and I thought I was the only one having trouble with firefox

, guess it's widespread.

I'm not sure what happened but with the most recent updates it's getting slower and hanging more often. I'm about to write off FF and go back to IE.

can't really suggest anything to the OP since I'm a PC. not sure what is good for a mac.

chrome might be a good choice. the PC version is OK.

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John Cabral

14 years ago

Originally Posted by sashagrey

and I thought I was the only one having trouble with firefox

, guess it's widespread.

I'm not sure what happened but with the most recent updates it's getting slower and hanging more often. I'm about to write off FF and go back to IE.

can't really suggest anything to the OP since I'm a PC. not sure what is good for a mac.

chrome might be a good choice. the PC version is OK.

I am on a PC so I understand. Yes it seems it started with the new update. IE is slow also but for now Chrome is it...

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Ty Maier

14 years ago

I use safari. It looks and runs cleaner than firefox imo.

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John Cabral 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ty Maier

I use safari. It looks and runs cleaner than firefox imo.

The funny thing I installed Safari but it kept crashing and never worked on my system so I deleted it.
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- Ty Maier 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by John Cabral
  
  The funny thing I installed Safari but it kept crashing and never worked on my system so I deleted it.
  
  Safari has only crashed ONE time for me. Firefox crashed dozens of times over a two week period.
  
  I don't know why we have had different experiences.
  
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  John Cabral 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Ty Maier
  
  Safari has only crashed ONE time for me. Firefox crashed dozens of times over a two week period.
  
  I don't know why we have had different experiences.
  
  Never had a problem with other browsers but this is my new NetBook running XP Home so not sure if thats the issue.
  
  Will have to try on my main laptop with XP Pro SP3 but right now it needs a new LCD and reason I opted for a NetBook...
  
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dilqncho

14 years ago

Clear your computer of unnecessary records and cookies with Ccleaner. Reinstall Firefox and will be fine

Firefox is good browser, but Safari is good

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John Cabral 14 years ago

Originally Posted by dilqncho

Clear your computer of unnecessary records and cookies with Ccleaner. Reinstall Firefox and will be fine Firefox is good browser, but Safari is good

Trust me I did that and also checked for spyware/malware and viruses and my system is cleaned and reinstall did not make any difference.
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mywebwork

14 years ago

If you're just surfing the net then I vote for Chrome - integrating the Google search into the address bar is awesome, and Chrome is fast. Chrome and Safari use the same engine (WebKit). Some websites still don't recognize Chrome though, eventually this will change.

If you are an Internet Marketer or Web Developer you HAVE to have all 5 major browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Opera) to check your pages. Too many people make the mistake of not checking, and often they pay the price! If you are serious about your work then it's an essential step. In fact you also need IE 6, 7 and 8 to properly test (which implies multiple computers or virtual PC's).

If you are a Web Developer then Firefox (which I admit is slower) is your best friend, as it has plugins like Firebug that make resolving DOM issues easy. If you program with JavaScript or do AJAX designs it is absolutely essential to use Firefox.

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stmcdonald

14 years ago

I use Safari and love it. It is fast and has not let me down yet.

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Marhelper

14 years ago

I use both but prefer Firefox.

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dragonetinvestments

14 years ago

firefox is best and the way to go, the add on's for firefox is huge and some really helpfull and usefull add ons, but lately since i've updated firefox i seem to be getting one problem every so often, where firefox just crashes for no reason.

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Devan Koshal

14 years ago

As a web designer and developer i personally wish IE would just shut down.

Or switch to webkit. Microsoft are being so arrogant.

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dragonetinvestments 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Devan Koshal

As a web designer and developer i personally wish IE would just shut down.

Or switch to webkit. Microsoft are being so arrogant.

IE, just keeps crashing non stop for me, never really had a goo time with it at all ever!
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paulie888

14 years ago

Unfortunately, it seems like FF 3.5+ has well-documented glitches that cause it to takes minutes (!) in some cases to start up, even on fast dual CPU machines. Somehow firefox did something wrong when they launched the 3.5 and up versions, and it is all over the net, you'll see complaints everywhere. Not only is it slow, but it mysteriously crashes every now and then, and it also is a resource hog that takes up a lot of CPU power.

I'm addicted to my FF plug ins though, so I've rolled back to Firefox 3.0.x and that seems to be better with respect to start up and it doesn't freeze or slow down as much. It's funny how FF 2.0 seemed to work just fine, and it got progressively bigger, more complex and SLOWER when it hit 3.0 and up!

For quick browsing these days, I revert to Google Chrome and Opera - they're both lightweight and fast - I think Opera still takes the cake as the most lightweight mainstream browser around. It's a shame how FF is evolving, I truly hope that their 3.7+ version coming up sometime next year will halt this regression in speed...lol!

Paul

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Jeff Henshaw 14 years ago

This is my personal opinion on the browser issue.

Everyone should have several browsers loaded on their computer and ready for use.

The reason being - that if your primary browser is attacked, plays up, or crashes and fails to reload - you still have access to the Web, without resorting to one of your back up computers. Or, if you have no back up, having to go "cap in hand" to a family member or friend, in order to get on-line access in order to resolve the problem.

Remember! Without a browser, you can do very little and you have no "outside" contact apart from basic (non-web based) email.

Returning to the theme of the thread, I find Chrome to be the fastest browser, possibly because it has (at the moment) less "add on baggage" compared to the more established browsers. I do not and will not routinely use IE, due to past problems, although it should still be retained (IMHO) as a temporary access option.

My own browser of choice is the Fox and for best results, have the latest version of FF (or indeed any chosen browser) that is compatible with the operating system running on the computer being used with that chosen browser.

I am very though, careful to only use FF plug-ins that are essential to my requirements, otherwise the speed of loading and delivery can decrease significantly.

Just my thoughts and opinions.

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Jeff Henshaw.
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George Sepich

14 years ago

I've been having terrible problems with FF the last year or so. Seem to get worse with each update, with tons of crashes. I like Safari just fine, it seems to be much more stable than FF, but have had a crash or two with Safari as well. Don't like Chrome as much, and don't use it as much, but can't recall having any Chrome crashes.

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David Ogden

14 years ago

My choice is to use Firefox which is certainly faster than Internet explorer.If firefox does crash you can quickly recover your open tags. I also have been using Crome which melds well other Google tools, I use it on a laptop where for some reason I cannot get Firefox to setup or run.

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waihon

14 years ago

I have IE 8.0 and Firefox 3.5.5 installed on my notebook.

Even though Firefox takes a while to start up, it's more reliable than IE.

I tried Chrome during its early days but didn't quite like it.

I'll continue to use Firefox unless another more reliable web browser was released.

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loenex

14 years ago

Maybe you got many plug-ins installed. Try to uninstalled those plug-ins that you don't need. i recommend you try google chrome. It's incredibly fast.

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Ross Bowring 14 years ago

I love the text resolution of Safari. It gets my vote.
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John Cabral 14 years ago

Originally Posted by loenex

Maybe you got many plug-ins installed. Try to uninstalled those plug-ins that you don't need. i recommend you try google chrome. It's incredibly fast.

I disabled everthing and only had 3 plugins. It started getting slower after upgrade to 3.5.5 and a lot of people are complaining about it being slow.
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- koolphoto 14 years ago
  
  I use mostly Frefox on a Windows pc. But, I have IE, Chrome and Safari installed too. I also had problems with it slowing down. I just bought a new computer and when I installed Firefox I only added a handull of plugins compared to using a lot of plugins previously.
  
  I find with fewer plugins the Firefox browser seems to start up and run faster. I am running 3.5.5.
  
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warmasterhorus

14 years ago

Firefox for PC, Safari for Apple.

FireFox does take up memory, it is still better than Silly IE. Chrome kinda slow and look "plain" unlike FF with tons of Theme to choose from. Opera give me the look of the past ...

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xntrik

14 years ago

Firefox has been my mainstay with few problems, hasn't really slowed down for me. I also have Chrome, but haven't used Safari - maybe I just don't know what I'm missing though.
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franky123

14 years ago

Hello friend, I used Safari long time. After that used Opera, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and right now happy with Firefox. I have been used almost all popular browsers and find out that Firefox is the best.

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Tomwood

14 years ago

I use Google Chrome for most of my searching and only use fire fox for specialized searching with plugins

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Ali Nobis

14 years ago

id have to say firefox, i dunno why i just cant stand the clicking sound internet explorer makes and it seems like i get less viruses when i brows with Firefox