best web browser

player · 14 Nov 2007 at 17:37

Firefox, addons give it so much functionality

Foxmarks
Greaseonkey
IE Tab
Mouse Gestures
Search Stats
Tab Mix plus
...

whitecrook · 14 Nov 2007 at 17:46

Skully said:
So does IE and Firefox o_O.

With plugins, yes. Not OOTB.

Another vote for Opera here. It can actually open 2 web pages at once unlike Firefox, for starters..

swinnie · 14 Nov 2007 at 17:48

At present I have 5 Tabs of 5 Different website open in Firefox.

fail at the internets · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:02

I would use opera but the ui is too ugly.

gumbald · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:26

Firefox and Opera when the latter has new features. Which generally get filtered down eventually. I love having mouse gestures and such, making the browser how I want it to be.

Hate the way IE makes noises unless you turn them off!

swinnie · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:29

gumbald said:
Hate the way IE makes noises unless you turn them off!

That annoys me as well.

gumbald · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:30

Especially when it gets used as the embedded browser for other things.

Deanje · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:44

Maxthon on windows, been using it since it was called MyIE2 and I've got used to it. The pop-up favourites list is one of the main reasons I still use it; could never find out how to make Firefox do that.

Of course, none of these browsers are a patch on Safari (with Inquisitor) on my mac...

The Badger · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:47

Fire fox in my opinion, don't forget to download some add'ons to make it even more cooler :]

swinnie · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:49

gumbald said:
Especially when it gets used as the embedded browser for other things.

Such as Windows Live Messenger for the Adverts at the bottom.

Maxthon on windows, been using it since it was called MyIE2 and I've got used to it. The pop-up favourites list is one of the main reasons I still use it; could never find out how to make Firefox do that.

I have seen Maxthon and that is pretty cool. Still go back to Firefox though.

Of course, none of these browsers are a patch on Safari (with Inquisitor) on my mac...

If I get a Mac I would really like to use Safari as I have never used it.

gumbald · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:52

swinnie said:
Such as Windows Live Messenger for the Adverts at the bottom.

Mess patch means I don't have to consider that

swinnie · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:53

gumbald said:
Mess patch means I don't have to consider that

I use the Plus Extension.

Could I still use something such as A-Patch along with this?

I like the auto-replies and tabbed chats etc...

Meatball · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:57

Firefox WITH extensions. I wouldn't be using Firefox if it didn't have Adblock Plus and noscript. I did try Opera but I found the interface confusing and I just didn't get along with it.

Deanje · 14 Nov 2007 at 18:57

swinnie said:
If I get a Mac I would really like to use Safari as I have never used it.

It's not overly special; it is, however, simple, fast and extendable.

whitecrook · 14 Nov 2007 at 19:20

Meatball said:
Firefox WITH extensions. I wouldn't be using Firefox if it didn't have Adblock Plus and noscript. I did try Opera but I found the interface confusing and I just didn't get along with it.

You need to give it a month or so. It can be hard to break out of old habits.

-Happy Opera User for 6 months

MarcLister · 14 Nov 2007 at 19:44

swinnie said:
I use the Plus Extension.

Could I still use something such as A-Patch along with this?

I like the auto-replies and tabbed chats etc...

Haven't tried it but I can't see why not. Why not experiment and tell us what happens.

swinnie · 14 Nov 2007 at 19:56

MarcLister said:
Haven't tried it but I can't see why not. Why not experiment and tell us what happens.

I need to rebuild this weekend so why not

LeperousDust · 14 Nov 2007 at 21:35

Opera without a doubt, it's IMO the best browser for PC's Wii's Mobile devices (smart and normal) and just about everythig out there. Wonderfull piece of software.

Opera 9.5 will bring a whole host of new improvements, and Opera 9 Mobile will be unrivalled in the mobile internet software market...