Firefox

**Randi** · 07-10-2006, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by sirrahbed

Hubby is trying to get us away from Microsoft and so uses a Linux operating system and Firefox (Thunderbird for E-mail).

Your hubby sounds like a smart guy!

I've only heard good things about Firefox, but am not using it myself. I'm on a Mac and use Safari.

Also, Opera is a very good browser, check it out! www.opera.com

... or: http://www.opera.com/support/tutorials/

**Lizzie** · 07-10-2006, 01:59 PM

Well, as a Seattleite, I should support Microsoft, but I must admit that once I switched to Firefox on both my home and work computers, I use IE only with extreme reluctance. I love the tab feature. For one thing, it allows me to switch from PT to something work related in one very fast click.

**catnapper** · 07-10-2006, 02:09 PM

Ok, I'm up on Firefox right now. Its different. Things load quicker, but not quicker... if you know what I mean. Do I need to download all the extras that they mention? Would it go faster or better if I did? Help!

Debbie, I downloaded the cat theme but can't figure out how to use it -- did I not do something right?

**sirrahbed** · 07-10-2006, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by catnapper

Ok, I'm up on Firefox right now. Its different. Things load quicker, but not quicker... if you know what I mean. Do I need to download all the extras that they mention? Would it go faster or better if I did? Help!

Debbie, I downloaded the cat theme but can't figure out how to use it -- did I not do something right?

Kim - try Tools..Themes...click the name of the theme at left of screen and then at bottom click "Use Theme" There are some new "paw" themes in all different colors as well as the kitty theme that is called Red Cats. This last one is on page two of the animal choices. You can also add more icons by clicking at the top of the browser window and selecting "Customize Toolbar" - even more icons that fit with the theme.

Another thing you may want to do is import the bookmarks you already have been using - just click File...Import. You can also import the usual cookies and internet settings

As for loading the extras, once you visit all the usual sites you use and get the plug-ins, you will not need more unless you try to load a page with something you have not yet used - know what I mean? It takes a day or two of browsing to get Firefox to have what you need.

**G535** · 07-10-2006, 08:49 PM

Once you get away from IE you'll never go back again!

I also use Linux, haven't touched IE for years.

**dab_20** · 07-10-2006, 08:58 PM

I have Mozilla Firefox. I really like it... it's alot better then Internet Explorer IMO! Sorry, I don't know anything about downloading it... my brother did!

**Roxyluvsme13** · 07-10-2006, 08:59 PM

My Firefox is pink

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**K9karen** · 07-11-2006, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by G535

Once you get away from IE you'll never go back again!

I also use Linux, haven't touched IE for years.

Same here. My John specializes in Linux, Debian and some others I've never heard of. I love Firefox too

**Vette** · 07-11-2006, 01:12 AM

I LOVE FireFox. its my life line now.
i got fed up with Internet Explorer when a lot of stuff wouldnt load in it,, and downloaded FireFox.

and heres the propper page to download it off of

http://www.mozilla.com/

FireFox is a lot like Internet Explorer... it looks and feels like Internet Explorer,, but problem free.

**MomToThree** · 07-10-2006, 02:13 PM

I love firefox. I use it all the time. If I am at a site that only supports IE I get upset and go some place else. I hate IE with a passion. It use to crashs on us atleast once a day. Firefox has only crashed maybe 6 times on me over the past 4 or 5 years. So to me it has been worth any penny if I would have had to pay for it. I still would if need be. I refuse to give up this browser.

P.s. I also have the kitty theme on mine. During winter we get the Christmas theme on here.