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It's a more secure browser than IE, as it doesn't use ActiveX comtrols, but Java applets instead.
Also, if a security flaw is discovered (which doesn't happen often), it's usually fixed within a few days, as opposed to the months you have to wait for an IE security patch.

In most instances, you will find Firefox to be a faster browser than IE, especially if you employ pipelining.
Firefox Web Browser - Pipelining
The reason it's faster is because Firefox doesn't come pre-loaded with a bunch of features you don't need.
You can run Firefox as lean, or as bloated as you want with the use of extensions, which allow you to customize it the way you want it, not the way someone else thinks it should be.
Enhancing Firefox with Browser Extensions
Extensions
NOTE:
When adding extensions I'd advise adding one at a time, try it for a couple of days, and if no problems arise, add another.
Sometimes extensions have been known to cause problems, due to incompatabilities, or corrupt downloads.
If you install them one at a time, and test it, it's easier to troubleshoot if one starts causing problems.

You don't have to uninstall IE to use Firefox, or any other browser.
You can use as many browsers as you want, at the same time.

Firefox should automatically configure your internet settings.

This post has been edited by tg1911: 16 November 2006 - 08:32 AM

Thanks tg1911, looks like u are always there when I post a question
I was halfway editing my post when I noticed it was replied. I just added another question at the bottom : "Btw, which one is better and user friendly, Mozilla or Firefox?"

So, if u are seeing this right now tg1911, I hope u can help me to choose. (which one are u using anyway?)

Thanks again, tg1911....

sincerely;
-Veronica Yeoh-

I have problem clicking on the link:

Enhancing Firefox with Browser Extensions
Extensions <-----This link

Got a security alert warning..... so I closed the window without reading the contents.
Sorry, but I dunno anything abt security alert...

Mozilla are the makers of Firefox.
Or, are you refering to what used to be known as the Mozilla Application Suite?

Firefox is just a browser.
SeaMonkey (formerly Mozilla Application Suite) is a combination of a browser, mail client, and composer (HTML editor).

I use Firefox as my main browser, and Thunderbird (also a Mozilla product) as my mail client.

I modified the Extensions link.
It should work, now.

This post has been edited by tg1911: 16 November 2006 - 08:31 AM

I dont know abt Mozilla Application Suite. I went to this site http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html , under title web browser and download both... Now I have both Firefox Setup 2.0 and mozilla-win32-1.7.13-installer.
Pls let me know if I should only install only ONE of it.

Regarding the Extensions link, I got a Port Hijack alert:
IP address 63.245.208.13
Hostname route-optimization-probe-mb11.sj.mozilla.com
ISP Mozilla Corporation
Country United States
My Sygate is giving warning. Could be I clicked on the link just now with the security alert. Anyway, thanks for fixing the link

Mozilla 1.7 something is, as I remember, the last published version of the MozillaSuite; this included both a browser as well as an E-mail client, and Chatzilla. Alas! the folks at Mozilla made the decision to abandon the suite project, and concentrate development into the two components. These are now called Firebird and Thunderbird, and can be downloaded separately.I was sad to see the suite go (some brave individuals are continuing private development of it as Seamonkey), but understand the rationale.

Stick with Firebird2.0, because of faster and more frequent enhancements as well as security patches.

Regards,
John

As John said, that's the last version of the Mozilla Suite, which is being phased out in favor of SeaMonkey.

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SeaMonkey:Home Page

Unles you need an E-mail client, composer, and IRC client, in addition to a browser, I wouldn't worry about the Mozilla Suite, or SeaMonkey.
Just install Firefox 2.0

The extensions link is a good link.
It's a secure page (https://).
You can allow it.

If you have any more questions, Verons88, please start a new topic, as this is hijacking Juggler's topic.

Juggler,
If you want, I can split off Verons88's and my posts, to a new topic.

Yes i switched to using Mozilla and I love it. On top of all the protection options it provides, it even has cooler, more user friendly toolbar and customizations, etc., and a neat tool called Stealther.
I haven't had one unwanted popup or advertisement, and all my web pages open lightning quick...probably because I'm not getting spammered. Thumbs up.

Walkman,

Can't tell you how grateful I am man. You've given faith to this doubting Thomas. Everything you told me I took under advisement and I finally feel secure with my programs (and this site).
(...now if I could just believe that politicians aren't aliens sent here to control us....)
Ahem....anyway, thanks.

You're quite welcome.... I knew I could make you feel bad enough to need to try these tools. It's just a matter of honest persuasion.

While you're at it.. to add even more protection to your browser, add these extensions:
NoScript This addon will block every single script a web site has, and allows you the option to allow any one of them separately, or all (which can be dangerous if you all all). You will need to allow for some sites that have forms, certain links and so forth. But this will make sure no scripts run on your browser,, which eventually can be hazardous to your local computer.

Show IP All though this isn't exactly a protection tool in general, but I use it as one. Because for 1),, every single link you ever click on, it'll show you the ip address in the bottom right of the browser. It has a Whois and other lookup tools, so you can verify the legitimacy of any site.

Spoofstick Right now it's not compatible to the new Firefox, but when they update it, get it. This is a real protection tool. It will show you next to your address bar the real web address you're really on. So in other words, it'll be very hard for someone to trick you into thinking you're on a real site, when in fact, you could be on a spoofed site. (a clone site)

There are either hundreds or thousands of addons you can add to the Mozilla browser (I use Firefox). Get to read up on many of them, and you'll see how well protected you'll become. Although nothing is guaranteed as far as Internet protection, but these tools and such give you that more of an advantage point, especially over those that don't use them.

Lastly.... get that PeerGuardian 2, and watch when you load it up.. You're going to freak out, knowing that just before you installed it,, all of those ip addresses were accessing your computer. You'll see it when it blocks them. I wrote a tutorial on PeerGuardian and I'll post it here for others to learn about why you really need it, and why you will want to use it. It mainly explains all of the lists, what they are, and other info. The post will be titled PeerGuardian 2 Users, Please Read.

Hope this helps you out,,,, am I'm personally, so glad that you actually see the differences already, just by switching browsers. I've been using IE for a long time, along with Netscape, then back to IE... It's been a few years now since I've been using Firefox, that's one reason why all of this time I've never seen a popup. When whenever I need to use IE for testing web sites and such,,, the popups begin. Trust me,,, IE is not safe at all to be using.

Hi Juggler :

Another good site to check for info on a potential program you are considering on
putting on your computer is http://www.spywareguide.com . In the past on another
forum "Dogpile" came into question and the following was found :

http://www.spywareguide.com/spydet_651_dog...ch_toolbar.html .

Looks like something that is undesirable to have on one's computer !?

Is it really paranoia if they are actually out to get you?

Seriously, the best thing to do is to read, research, ask questions, and then make your own decision based on your needs.

I surf everywhere on the web checking out problems that folks have - so I encounter more than my share of bad stuff. I also shop online extensively. I take basic precautions only, and haven't had much of a problem with privacy or with security.

So, my first suggestion is that you not enter anything that you might regret revealing later on. For those sites that are just too darned nosy - either don't enter the requested info, or enter info that isn't traceable to you.

Next is, if you do choose to reveal some personal data - only reveal it to trusted sources. For example, if I shop at PriceGrabber.com - I only buy from places with a decent history and that have very, very good reputations. No matter how good the deal is - don't buy if you aren't sure. BTW - I don't ever use eBay unless I'm willing to lose some money. To me it's just not reliable enough.

Next is the old "don't click on anything you didn't ask for" - not even to close an offending popup. Always close this junk from Task Manager - even if it means killing your current browser session.

Finally, don't open any emails until you're sure that they're legit. I use MailWasher to preview them. Never open emails from eBay, PayPal, your bank, or any other institution that handles money. If you get an email from them - just go to their website directly and ask them if they sent it to you. Chances are that they didn't, and you can then report the attempt to them.