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SARGE · 07-07-2003, 05:57 PM

Seems like Coke vs. Pepsi, chocolate vs. vanilla, etc. I was a long-time fan of IE and its versions and even dabbled in Netscape. A particular somebody I know still uses an ancient NS. I currently have IE 6, the latest Opera at others' arm-twistin', and also Mozilla Firebird. I ain't used IE in a moon and it took some force. The Firebird is now my choice as it does what I want, blocks pop-ups and simply feels right.

http://texturizer.net/firebird/features.html

eldon · 07-07-2003, 06:12 PM

I have always used IE but after clicking on the link you provided I think I will give firebird a whirl.Thanks for the link.

vincevega · 07-07-2003, 07:12 PM

Im just curious, I know Mozilla supports 128 bit encryption but ive never seen in written anywhere. Have you seen it anywhere Sarge? and why wouldn''t they at least mention it in the features list?

Kubie · 07-07-2003, 07:19 PM

Sarge,

Gosh Sarge, I didn't think I was twisting your arm about Opera!

Carl

SARGE · 07-07-2003, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kubie
Sarge,

Gosh Sarge, I didn't think I was twisting your arm about Opera!

Carl

You and glc both did, you old goats. I tried the earlier versions of Opera and they always seemed faster, and I'll admit the newest is even snappier. Still, between the 3 I keep using Firebird, as it "feels" right.

Trick000 · 07-07-2003, 11:51 PM

interesting.. firebird uses about 16MB of memory at startup but each subsequent window only adds about 1.5MB and shows as only one application on task manager. IE actually uses 16MB for each window that's open and shows as separate processes in task manager.

Dreamscape · 07-08-2003, 07:57 AM

I will wait until they tidy things up with Firebird first. At least they are correcting most of their Mozilla browser "features".

***glc*** · 07-08-2003, 09:53 AM

I use Opera as my primary browser but I have Mozilla 1.4 also - which I hear is going to be the last version. I'll probably switch to Firebird when they get to the 1.x release.

doctorgonzo · 07-08-2003, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vincevega
Im just curious, I know Mozilla supports 128 bit encryption but ive never seen in written anywhere. Have you seen it anywhere Sarge? and why wouldn''t they at least mention it in the features list?

128-bit encryption is standard everywhere now. It is no longer an issue, as the incredibly stupid law that banned the export of encryption stronger than 40-bit is gone, so the old "Does it support 128-bit encryption?" question is not very relevant. It would be extraordinary and worth mentioning if it didn't support 128-bit encryption.

Xayd · 07-08-2003, 06:08 PM

I stay away from betas as well.

I'm using Mozilla 1.4 now, started using the browser after the 1.0 version came out.

How IE users survive without tabbed windows is beyond me, I love em

.

jgis19 · 07-08-2003, 10:05 PM

I currently use 1.4, any news when Firebird 1x is due?

Sanke · 07-09-2003, 04:54 AM

http://myie2.com/html_en/home.htm

Take a look there, I think you'll find it very interesting...

pillainp · 07-09-2003, 05:07 AM

You might also try out www.netcaptor.com. Another very interesting take on IE.

bosco · 07-26-2003, 10:25 PM

Been using Firebird .6 for a few days now. I Like it.

07-07-2003, 05:57 PM	#1
SARGE The Preacher Man Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,828	Browser, Browser, Browser Seems like Coke vs. Pepsi, chocolate vs. vanilla, etc. I was a long-time fan of IE and its versions and even dabbled in Netscape. A particular somebody I know still uses an ancient NS. I currently have IE 6, the latest Opera at others' arm-twistin', and also Mozilla Firebird. I ain't used IE in a moon and it took some force. The Firebird is now my choice as it does what I want, blocks pop-ups and simply feels right. http://texturizer.net/firebird/features.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out."

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eldon Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 288	I have always used IE but after clicking on the link you provided I think I will give firebird a whirl.Thanks for the link. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Win XP Home,Pent.4 (1.5 GHZ)40Gig WD Hardrive,512meg DDR ,Nvidia Geforce2 mx/mx400,SoundBlaster Live 5.1,Asus P4B266mobo.Memorex 12x 24x 52x cdrw.

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vincevega Member (8 bit) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 181	Im just curious, I know Mozilla supports 128 bit encryption but ive never seen in written anywhere. Have you seen it anywhere Sarge? and why wouldn''t they at least mention it in the features list? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Kubie Retired Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Modesto,Calif Posts: 4,048	Sarge, Gosh Sarge, I didn't think I was twisting your arm about Opera! Carl Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Trick000 Member (6 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 62	interesting.. firebird uses about 16MB of memory at startup but each subsequent window only adds about 1.5MB and shows as only one application on task manager. IE actually uses 16MB for each window that's open and shows as separate processes in task manager. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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07-08-2003, 07:57 AM	#7
Dreamscape Member (7 bit) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tranquility Posts: 112	I will wait until they tidy things up with Firebird first. At least they are correcting most of their Mozilla browser "features". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,760	I use Opera as my primary browser but I have Mozilla 1.4 also - which I hear is going to be the last version. I'll probably switch to Firebird when they get to the 1.x release. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Xayd Member (13 bit) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: nowhere.com Posts: 4,819	I stay away from betas as well. I'm using Mozilla 1.4 now, started using the browser after the 1.0 version came out. How IE users survive without tabbed windows is beyond me, I love em . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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jgis19 Member (9 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 343	I currently use 1.4, any news when Firebird 1x is due? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-09-2003, 04:54 AM	#12
Sanke Member (8 bit) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 153	http://myie2.com/html_en/home.htm Take a look there, I think you'll find it very interesting... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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pillainp Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Trivandrum, India Posts: 800	You might also try out www.netcaptor.com. Another very interesting take on IE. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][CENTER]Intel Core2Quad Q9550; EP45-UD3R (rev 1.1); 4x2GB DDR2 800MHz; eVGA e-GeForce 9600GT KO 512MB DDR3; Seagate ST31000528AS 1T, Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB SATA II, Seagate ST3500418AS 500GB SATA II; LG GH22-NS50 DVD-RAM x 2; DELL SP2208WFP; Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit Palm LifeDrive Mobile Manager

07-26-2003, 10:25 PM	#14
bosco Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 706	Been using Firebird .6 for a few days now. I Like it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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