Page 1 of 9 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 83

Thread: What browser do you use and why?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Minnesota, United States
    Beans
    62
    Distro
    Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus

    What browser do you use and why?

    I'm kind of curious about this, you see I use Google Chrome because of the plugins that allow me to RDC into Virtual Machines like Server 2012 and the fact that a lot of junk of mine is on Google. On the other end, I love how FF just doesn't seem to crash or be as buggy as Chrome.

    How about you?
    That's the kind of society I want to build. I want a guarantee -- with physics and mathematics, not with laws -- that we can give ourselves real privacy of personal communications. - John Gilmore

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Western U.S.
    Beans
    203

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    I use Firefox. It's reliable, it's friendly, and Mozilla isn't datamining everything I do online to sell my activities to third party advertisers, or anything like that.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    I think I'm here! Maybe?
    Beans
    Hidden!
    Distro
    Xubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    Firefox.
    For its superb extensions, some of which, eg tab mix plus, have no equivalent in any other browser. I also love the live bookmarks, which I use a lot for RSS feeds for sites including this forum, and which also do not have similar extensions in other browsers.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Beans
    Hidden!
    Distro
    Ubuntu Studio

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    Quote Originally Posted by DeadlyOats View Post
    I use Firefox. It's reliable, it's friendly, and Mozilla isn't datamining everything I do online to sell my activities to third party advertisers, or anything like that.
    +1 also use DuckDuckGo for my search engine.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    0:0:0:0:0:0:0:1
    Beans
    5,169
    Distro
    Kubuntu

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    Firefox
    best session restore and tab management
    been using firefox since version 2 when i learned there was something other than AOL and IE
    Laptop: ASUS A54C-NB91 (Storage: WD3200BEKT + MKNSSDCR60GB-DX); Desktop: Custom Build - Images included; rPi Server
    Putting your Networked Printer's scanner software to shame PHP Scanner Server
    I frequently edit my post when I have the last post

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Oz
    Beans
    Hidden!
    Distro
    Ubuntu Development Release

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    Chromium with Adblock, Speed Dial 2 and Ghostery. Also have Firefox with the same extensions JIC.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Hurricane haven NC
    Beans
    Hidden!
    Distro
    Ubuntu Mate 16.04 Xenial Xerus

    Thumbs up Re: What browser do you use and why?

    Firefox, for its above average extensions and it's general wonderfulness. Startpage is my search engine.
    A friendly & helpful Linux community who has started a large cursor theme project. If you are sick of tiny cursors, go here and get one.
    http://linuxinternationals.org/forum...orum.php?f=166

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    New York, NY
    Beans
    1,281
    Distro
    Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    Google Chrome....love having the latest flash, built in pdf reader and the latest version through the software updater as they become available...sometimes it acts a bit finicky but i find it is generally quite lovable and has beautiful web page rendering
    Last edited by craig10x; August 2nd, 2013 at 02:29 PM.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Geelong, Victoria, Aust.
    Beans
    229
    Distro
    Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    The first thing I do with any new computer/laptop is install Firefox. It's a no-brainer. I then point the computer owner to the add-ons page and let them decide what extensions they would like.

    I also deactivate Exploder. I've had the occasional phobe call asking how to re-activate it, but I've just told the caller that if they want me to continue to maintain their computer, then IE does NOT get activated. So, it's either my free maintenance, or it's IE and they pay for repairs.
    Why buy a 3D TV when all you need to do is step outside?

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Beans
    22
    Distro
    Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope

    Re: What browser do you use and why?

    Firefox and its fabulous collection of add-ons are a life-saver. I use Adblock Edge + Ghostery + Noscript + HTTPS Everywhere for a secure internet browsing experience.

Page 1 of 9 123 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •