I want to install Firefox ...

2008-03-13 10:35:08

#1

Benzin: Member; +576|6479

But I want to retain the functionality of IE7. Do I have to go to the Plugin page and install the QuickTime, Flash, Windows Media Player, etc. so that I can view videos on the web??????

Also, does adding a theme to Firefox greatly reduce its speed?

I heard something about Firefox slowing your machine down more than IE7, is this true? If so, how do I make it faster????

2008-03-13 10:36:44

#2

Graphic-J: The Artist formerly known as GraphicArtist-J; +196|6607|So Cal

Firefox is like sex for the first time. Leave IE7 and all it's plugins. Believe me, you'll have the same functionality as Explorer but much better.
...
Firefox > IE7, Safari, all others

2008-03-13 10:37:56

#3

Benzin: Member; +576|6479

Will I still be able to watch Flash videos on websites? YouTube?

And I use the iTunes Movie Previews page often enough, as well. I'll have to install the QT plug in from Mozilla's page, right?

I also play a Javascript game every now and again ... what about that?

Last edited by CapnNismo (2008-03-13 10:39:01)

2008-03-13 10:39:09

#4

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6927|Chicago, IL

CapnNismo wrote:
Will I still be able to watch Flash videos on websites? YouTube?

I also play a Javascript game every now and again ... what about that?

it all works (in fact, it's usually faster, and leaves less temp files on your PC)

2008-03-13 10:39:41

#5

Benzin: Member; +576|6479

OK, but what about the QuickTime plug-in? Sorry, I edited my post.

2008-03-13 10:41:02

#6

Tehremos: Parcel of ol' Crams; +128|6888|Somersetshire

i think you may have to reinstall the plug in but that takes 30seconds

2008-03-13 10:44:28

#7

tkoi: Utahraptor!; +148|6628|Texas

A theme is not going to slow down your pc noticably, and it depends on the theme, how many files and images are in it. But that's a moot point really because the default theme that comes with Firfox is still a theme and works the exact same way as any other theme you can install.

2008-03-13 10:47:36

#8

Tehremos: Parcel of ol' Crams; +128|6888|Somersetshire

i have a theme called vista aero

it works a lot like IE7(?)

2008-03-13 10:48:46

#9

Benzin: Member; +576|6479

OK. I guess I know what I'll be doing tomorrow - installing and then configuring Firefox!!! yay ...

2008-03-13 10:49:00

#10

ig: This topic seems to have no actual posts; +1,199|7003

GraphicArtist J wrote:
Firefox is like sex for the first time. Leave IE7 and all it's plugins. Believe me, you'll have the same functionality as Explorer but much better.
...
Firefox > IE7, Safari, all others

2008-03-13 11:02:55

#11

FloppY_: +1,010|6767|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

lol? People actually use the crap that is IE7 ?

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2008-03-13 11:42:52

#12

elbekko: Your lord and master; +36|6882|Leuven, Belgium

If you're worried about memory footprint, I highly recommend FF3 Beta 4. Most extensions aren't updated yet, but all the plugins should work. And it's alot faster in pretty much every way (apart from startup, but after a few secs it's faster than ever).

2008-03-13 11:51:34

#13

Titch2349: iz me!; +358|6833|uk

Consider Opera as an internet Browser as well, its what I use.

Its all down to personal preference- try them both, it doesn't hurt

2008-03-13 11:52:40

#14

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7081|132 and Bush

You can always run IE inside of FF if you have a problem (with the add-on). It's as easy as right clicking.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-03-13 23:14:59

#15

Benzin: Member; +576|6479

Yea, I've thought about Opera. I'm going to give Firefox a week and see how I like it.

2008-03-13 23:32:31

#16

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6633|what

CapnNismo wrote:
Yea, I've thought about Opera. I'm going to give Firefox a week and see how I like it.

Only reason IE7 has tabs is because earlier version of Firefox developed them first.

2008-03-13 23:53:59

#17

Titch2349: iz me!; +358|6833|uk

TheAussieReaper wrote:
Only reason IE7 has tabs is because earlier version of Firefox developed them first.

whilst Opera had tabs before ANY other Browser....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_o … d_browsing

2008-03-14 01:27:53

#18

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6919|King Of The Islands

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:7
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo … rt:popular

lololol 404:
http://addons.opera.com/

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-03-14 03:08:12

#19

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7130

You actually thought that people using browsers other than IE weren't able to do anything other than read text? lolzerz

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