Opera Vs. Firefox
Tuesday, November 9, 2004 by GreatSilverWyrm | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Well, with all the hype about the 1.0 release of Firefox, a few firefox fanboys started to annoy me..and..that's really kind of not the point, but it serves as a big of a segway ...
So....do you prefer Opera or Firefox? Or something else?
So....do you prefer Opera or Firefox? Or something else?
Kevin_C
Reply #3 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 7:52 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 7:52 AM
Well, I just started using FireFox as my primary browser because I discovered the Yahoo Companion is available for it (I can't live without the bookmark feature). I've used Opera in the past and was less than impressed by it. There are still a few rough edges on FireFox that I'm sure will get squared away, but I'm gonna have to cast my vote for FF. It's not just the browser but the wide array of Extensions that are available that make it my choice (for the time being)..
Island Dog
Reply #6 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:45 AM
Reply #6 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:45 AM
I mostly use opera, but I have been using firefox because it's more wincustomize friendly. I just can't decide which I like better.
BlueDev
Reply #7 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 12:12 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 12:12 PM
Firefox. I have Opera, but am not too excited about it over Firefox.
GreatSilverWyrm
Reply #8 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 4:36 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 4:36 PM
If you're an opera fan, you should check out the Opera 7.62 beta, it's a big improvement over 7.5, at least in my opinion..
tjesterb
Reply #10 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:21 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:21 PM
Opera is great, but I have to give Firefox the edge for customization ability (themes and extensions) And FF is free! Last I checked Opera cost $39 US.
GreatSilverWyrm
Reply #11 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:27 AM
Reply #11 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:27 AM
Hm..nevermind...I errd on this post...
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joetheblow
Reply #12 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 3:53 AM
where is the yahoo companion??? I need it!
... later that day...
I got it now. Great!!!
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Reply #12 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 3:53 AM
| #3 by Developer f0r3 - 11/9/2004 7:52:42 AM Well, I just started using FireFox as my primary browser because I discovered the Yahoo Companion is available for it (I can't live without the bookmark feature). I've used Opera in the past and was less than impressed by it. There are still a few rough edges on FireFox that I'm sure will get squared away, but I'm gonna have to cast my vote for FF. It's not just the browser but the wide array of Extensions that are available that make it my choice (for the time being).. |
where is the yahoo companion??? I need it!
... later that day...
I got it now. Great!!!
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craeonics
Reply #14 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 5:12 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 5:12 AM
Firefox at home, Mozilla at work. Mozilla has a number of webdev features I use a lot which are left out of Firefox. Strangely though, I can't exactly recall any specifics.
Archangel_Douglas
Reply #15 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:31 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:31 AM
firefox. it finally does everything IE does for me, apart from sounds.
Island Dog
Reply #16 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 8:22 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 8:22 AM
Opera does have a free version that is ad supported.
Is there anyway in firefox that when you click a link that opens a new window, it opens in a new tab instead?
Is there anyway in firefox that when you click a link that opens a new window, it opens in a new tab instead?
Alternate Setting
Reply #17 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 8:41 AM
Reply #17 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 8:41 AM
Yep - right click (context menu) gives that option. Tho its possible thats due to one of my extensions, I've lived with them so long I can't remember what's default and what's an add on function. But that is certainly possible.
craeonics
Reply #18 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:14 PM
Reply #18 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:14 PM
1.0 has that in a hidden pref. See: http://www.squarefree.com/burningedge/releases/1.0.html
voo
Reply #19 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:53 PM
http://www.extensionsmirror.nl/index.php?showtopic=387&hl=sound
Haven't tried it yet, don't know if it'll install as some people may know when theres a new release firefox breaks the extensions because of version change.
As to first post GreatSilverWyrm, Yes I'll agree im sick off all the little kid fanboys. Its so childish I really cant be annoyed talking about it, all you have to do is go to neowin and ask what browser is best. End up having a browser fight over 100 pages of kids having mad sex with their best pal Firefox.
I'll go with Firefox as a browser, used it not long after it changed the name from Pheonix having Originally used Mozilla for a few years. I love it for the extensions. Cookieculler, adblock, IEview, Ultrabar are some of my fav extensions. Plus some of the themes Aoron Spuler put together are rather nice, especially iCandy JR.
Mozilla based products are really good,I love them because well I've used them for so many years now. Plus I love how you can manage cookies, bookmarks/Bookmarkfolders in the toolbars and such as all stored in profiles rather than IE, Maxthon etc setup the same was as IE just cluttered in temporary internet folder.
Reply #19 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:53 PM
| #16 by Mr Archangel_Douglas - 11/10/2004 7:31:20 AM firefox. it finally does everything IE does for me, apart from sounds. |
http://www.extensionsmirror.nl/index.php?showtopic=387&hl=sound
Haven't tried it yet, don't know if it'll install as some people may know when theres a new release firefox breaks the extensions because of version change.
As to first post GreatSilverWyrm, Yes I'll agree im sick off all the little kid fanboys. Its so childish I really cant be annoyed talking about it, all you have to do is go to neowin and ask what browser is best. End up having a browser fight over 100 pages of kids having mad sex with their best pal Firefox.
I'll go with Firefox as a browser, used it not long after it changed the name from Pheonix having Originally used Mozilla for a few years. I love it for the extensions. Cookieculler, adblock, IEview, Ultrabar are some of my fav extensions. Plus some of the themes Aoron Spuler put together are rather nice, especially iCandy JR.
Mozilla based products are really good,I love them because well I've used them for so many years now. Plus I love how you can manage cookies, bookmarks/Bookmarkfolders in the toolbars and such as all stored in profiles rather than IE, Maxthon etc setup the same was as IE just cluttered in temporary internet folder.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 2:02 AM
Never used Opera. Prefer Firefox over IE, Maxthon, Mozilla, etc.