Should I get Firefox or upgrade to IE 7?

Question

I am trying to decide whether to upgrade to IE 7 or switch to using Firefox. I've heard that IE 7 has some issues and Firefox is faster and more flexible. I have a Dell Inspiron laptop.

Thanks!

Answer 1

It's a matter of personal taste, do some research, but having both is a good idea. IE7 is more secure, even with its bugs, they'll get them fixed someday and some sites only work with IE. Firefox has many advantages and would be my daily driver.



Start Using Internet Explorer 7; http://www.easycomputertips.com/article-startusinginternetexplorer7.html



13 Reasons To Use Firefox Over IE; http://www.flexbeta.net/main/articles.php?action=show&id=32



Start your research here; http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=why+use+IE7&btnG=Search



http://www.google.com/search?q=why%20use%20Firefox&sourceid=groowe&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8



Make it a great day!

Answer 2

Firefox is much better. IE is always playing catch up with Firefox. Firefox had tabs and then IE. Firefox has auto spell check. Can IE be far behind.



I would use Firefox as your default browser. Update IE just in case you need it. It is required for system updates.



Be sure to get the Adblock Plus Add-on and you will rarely get popups or ads. You can even add an add-on called IE Tab which allows the switching to IE within a tab when required by the web site.

Answer 3

IE 7 as been dumped by ms.... LOL read the news because there are to many problems with it



get firefox 2 it is more secure and faster



Fire fox is Linux software... so why not use a Linux operating system to go with it... it's free to download



Linux will be landing an Mars and running the robots.....on the space flight to Mars... That's why Linux is out off this world :>)

Answer 4

Firefox.

Answer 5

Firefox or Opera.



I used Firefox for a long time and it was good, and powerful and extensions made it great. I did get frustrated with its interface and usability though so I primarily use Opera now.



PS. Opera DOES have an adblock. You can even copy the adblock list from Firefox and use it in Opera.

Answer 6

I think it depends on your preferences. Both have upsides and downsides. Some sites wont support firefox while all support ie7.



Some of the add ons in firefox are really good but as firefox isnt really a targeted browser for most add ons they dont help a whole lot.

Answer 7

Firefox is way better than IE

Answer 8

both have their advantages, i personaly have both and use them for diffrent things, firefox for surffing and general use and ie7 for nexflixs watchnow and updates or anything that requires microsofts seal of aproval. and being in the military some systems just don't get along with firefox, but i do prefer firefox

Answer 9

there seem to be two versions of Firefox, both different from each other, the one you get from here can play yahoo videos:

http://www.sleekbytes.com/picasa-google.htm

also, you can still upgrade Explorer and you will therefore have 2 browsers, this won't affect stability but will give you more choice.

Even get http://www.opera.com so you'll have 3 browsers.

Answer 10

Firefox.



IE 7 is just now implementing features FireFox has had for years.

Answer 11

Firefox with noscript and adblock addons

Answer 12

I'm using fire fox and very rarely IE ,,, and fire for gives a better experience