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Title: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 05, 2014, 08:11:38 AM
Not happy with the corporate actions of Mozilla. Looking for a replacement. Pros/cons of alternatives?
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: Awaz on April 05, 2014, 08:17:31 AM
Latest version of IE is pretty good. I use it interchangeably with Firefox. My only gripe with firefox is that sometimes when you close the browser down, the process is still running. Sometimes even ending process from task manager does not kill it - have to restart the comp. The latest IE has been pretty stable for me (running win 8.1). No experience with Chrome.
I am guessing you are upset about Mozzila CEO being out of job?
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 05, 2014, 08:24:47 AM
yep
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 05, 2014, 10:10:40 AM
Off with their heads!
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: rhhall on April 05, 2014, 10:37:58 AM
I've had good luck with Chome on my Mac.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: wipfel on April 05, 2014, 11:32:18 AM
I've become a Chrome fan.  Use it exclusively now.  I'm not happy with Firefox's choices, either, and won't be using them again.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: jim_de_hunter on April 05, 2014, 01:52:19 PM
Went to Chrome from Firefox a couple of years ago.  Never looked back.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: sherob on April 05, 2014, 02:17:01 PM
+1 on Chrome.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 05, 2014, 02:39:13 PM
Chrome it is then, thanks.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: blue14 on April 05, 2014, 02:52:36 PM
Alternative to Firefox? ? ?

Anything but....
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 05, 2014, 03:01:36 PM
I tried Chrome and hated it.  Guess I'll stay with FF.  Can't stand IE either.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 05, 2014, 03:46:28 PM
Off with their heads!
If only...

I tried Chrome and hated it.  Guess I'll stay with FF.  Can't stand IE either.
What was wrong with Chrome?
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 05, 2014, 04:51:27 PM
Just didn't like the way it acted.  Can't remember exactly what it was but I tried it for about a week and went back to FF.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: wipfel on April 06, 2014, 03:04:01 PM
Just didn't like the way it acted.  Can't remember exactly what it was but I tried it for about a week and went back to FF.

I did the same thing the first time I tried Chrome.  Eventually gave it another shot and never looked back.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 07, 2014, 02:20:37 PM
Firefox uninstall...Chrome installed. All bookmarks, passwords, etc. migrated flawlessly. Butt dyno says it might be a bit faster.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: petepro on April 07, 2014, 03:52:05 PM
chrome and go buy a chromecast.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 07, 2014, 03:57:24 PM
chromecast?
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: Cholla on April 07, 2014, 04:46:34 PM
If you don't like FF due to corp decisions you darn sure shouldn't like Chrome (google).
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 07, 2014, 04:58:34 PM
If you don't like FF due to corp decisions you darn sure shouldn't like Chrome (google).
Running out of options. Might just quit this internet thing.  ::)
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 07, 2014, 05:02:59 PM
Pistole, If you're speaking of me here then you are coming out of left field with this, you also have misconstrued my issues with Mozilla corporate. Not cool.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: Awaz on April 07, 2014, 05:55:08 PM
Why no IE love? I am using version 11 and it really is good. Give it a shot if you have not lately - you may be surprised.

As far as Firefox's position goes, it is hypocritical. No one would have said a peep if he would have donated to the pro gay group.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 07, 2014, 06:07:26 PM
Why no IE love? I am using version 11 and it really is good. Give it a shot if you have not lately - you may be surprised.

As far as Firefox's position goes, it is hypocritical. No one would have said a peep if he would have donated to the pro gay group.
This is on an old xp machine. I never upgraded IE. Still on ver 8 I think.  :)
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 08, 2014, 04:24:29 AM
Guys, please remember that this thread is in the Open board.  Comments like I just removed won't be tolerated here.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: timsatx on April 08, 2014, 06:07:33 AM
But if I don't know what you removed how can I learn what not to say?  :)
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: gPink on April 08, 2014, 07:12:13 AM
But if I don't know what you removed how can I learn what not to say?  :)
If you can say it in front of your mother it'll be alright here.  ;)
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 08, 2014, 08:13:01 AM
Listen to Gary...
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: petepro on April 08, 2014, 08:18:13 AM
chromecast?

probably the easiest way to broadcast what you see in your browser to your tv.
great for sharing the web with others.  The best $35 I spent last year.

Used it for planning a vacation. (maps, hotel websites) and sharing photos afterwards.

Also use it with android phone and share pics from there.
Title: Re: Alternative to Firefox ? ? ?
Post by: timsatx on April 08, 2014, 03:24:16 PM
Can you plug the Chromecast into your A/V receiver instead of the TV?