02-23-2004, 06:48 PM
Quote:Originally posted by Zagatto
I didn't say anything sooner because I was using IE6 instead of 5. Since this thread started, I've been using Firefox just to see how well it works.
From my recent experiences, I will agree that it is marginally faster than IE6 (more of a difference when going back a page). I REALLY like the way it blocks pop ups. If for no other reason than the pop-up blocking, I have made Firefox my new standard browser.
I basically have found a method to Mimic how to get Firebird to load as fast as IE.. put it in your start menu and have it minimize and then always keep it open.. Because now since its in memory like IE always is.. If you want a new Window it will appear just as fast as IE.. ;o) but thats besides the point.. Just something i wanted to mention to people that always say IE is faster.. of course it is because its ALWAYS in your memory from the moment your computer starts.. Once Mozilla is loaded into memory and running its just as fast..
But other features that you might like.. If you go to a page that you don't wish to see the ad's on. You can right click the image and select Block images from this server.. Which you will no longer get advertisements that come from that server.. another great place to go is
http://texturizer.net/firefox/extensions/
I would recommend installing
http://texturizer.net/firefox/extensions/#popupalt
http://texturizer.net/firefox/extensions/#adblock
http://texturizer.net/firefox/extensions/#mozamazon
The popupalt plugin supports showing text on images via the alt="" attribute.. Which isn't what its actually for and the mozilla people won't support it since its not what its intended.. And the adblock is better adblocking support and of course the Mozilla Amazon Browser.. alot easier to search for stuff on amazon..