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which is the best mozilla or chrome :-) :-) :-)

Hi Michael2,

I use Mozilla Firefox, the latest addition. I'm not keen to try Chrome as I believe some people are having problems with it.

Carole.

It seems to depend on our computer. Until recently I'd never used anything else but Windows and IE, currently i'm on version IE8 Windows XP and it works for most things except GR.

I loaded Mozilla Firefox and find GR works brilliantly fast and all the graphics are correct. Still use IE8 for all my other stuff. Never used Chrome.

Chrome demands that you get used to its unique interface. However after a little while the logic of the UI becomes obvious. Chrome is also the most secure with automatic updates. Chrome is very efficient, making fewer demands on the others for CPU and memory resources. Finally it is easily ahead of the others in being up to date with the latest web developments. GRU team appear to use Chrome as their reference platform.

Firefox is profligate with memory though they are trying to improve this. It easily wins the easy-to-use stakes and runs most modern web sites. There is a stripped down version called Pale Moon.

Opera is fastest and totally standards compliant. Easiest to adapt for partially sighted people.

Dolphin is the best browser for Android.

IE - any version - is just plain awful.

I usually use Firefox on Linux.

good luck

thank you every body advice taken on board. :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Firefox. Chrome is banned in our house.

Malcolm you are a bit behind with your version of IE, I've been using IE9 for months and no probs. Tried Chrome, not impressed, but have kept it installed as a back up.

I've always used IE with no probs so never really bothered faffing about trying other 'makes'

Ronald
if Michael has had a notice on his Pc that IE8 is going to be unsupported soon then

I have had the same notice according to Microsoft we are not allowed to use IE9 on a PC that has IE8 on it.

Just wondering what to do myself as I like IE and don't really want to change from it.

Have been using Google Chrome for a long time and I really like it. Have never had any problems with it.

I <3 Chrome :-D

I Prefer the the slightly sharper colouration on IE9.
Chrome is a bit dumbed down to the point of looking a little grubby at the side of IE9.
And I cant see any advantages to using Chrome, perhaps some one can point a few out for me?
:-S

Sue
If you like IE and want to stick with it then it is certainly worth upgrading to IE9, particularly if you are running Windows 7. It is a lot faster, has many more features, uses a more streamlined interface and the bugs have now been ironed out. When you install it, it deletes IE8 but if you decide you do not like it, simply uninstall and your machine will revert back to IE8 automatically.

Hi Errol,
I've been using IE9 for simply ages and find the accelerators very useful whilst researching family history.
Like when you`re into some records and you come across an unfamiliar town or village all you have to do is highlight the place name then click on the little arrowed box and then click on "map with Bing"
Magic!... it takes you to that particular village, you can then zoom in and check the street names out if you wish. Its not quite as good as google maps but still pretty useful all the same.
And the thing is, your original records tab is still there so you can skip back from one to the other with just a click. :-)

Hi Jiminy
Yes, the accelerators can be very useful indeed. I also like the fact that you can use tracking protection lists.

Errol,
I only have windows XP on my desk top.

So how do I upgrade to IE9.

Sue
Unfortunately, IE9 is not compatible with XP because it is such an old operating system and does not support some of the functions of IE9. In fact, all support for XP will end in about 18 months anyway.

I too have Windows XP and have recieved a message saying that my IE8 will be unsupported in a short while. As I am not techie minded am I able to use Chrome or Firefox with XP for next few months??

Barbara

It's good thing I am thinkng of getting a laptop then isn't it.

Thanks Errol thought that was the case for XP..

Barbara
Both Chrome and Firefox will work with XP although there have been some issues with Firefox and certain versions/upgrades of XP.

The message regarding IE8 basically means that there will no longer be updates or security patches for it. So, it will continue working.

Thanks for the explanation Errol.

There is so much "gumph" given on these computer contraptions that it makes my head whirl :)

I know my laptop is not the newest on the market but I had hoped that XP would last a bit longer. It sounds like the internal hamster will be getting his bus pass sooner than we both expected!