Internet Weapon of Choice (BROWSER POLL)

[TheBuzzSaw]

Vote now, ye scabbers dogs...

 

[MBreeto]

ugh, I would vote for safari but it just doesn't have the features and customization that I get from Firefox.

 

[PraKirJaq]

Tie between Firefox and Chrome.

Cause chrome is FAAAAAAASSSTTTTTT.

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

*still waiting for Chrome for Linux*

 

[noradseven]

over 75% of people still use IE you know. Lol Chrome.

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

over 75% of people still use IE you know. Lol Chrome.

But it doesn't account for several factors. First off, based on sheer number of users alone, yeah, IE eats up a large chunk. However, in many sites I build, the visitors are often over 80% Firefox users because the large chunk of IE users include old people who cannot operate a computer to save their lives. I don't really care or cater to that audience. Also, I would argue that Firefox users spend far more hours on the Internet than IE users. Since they spend considerably more time doing things online, having a safe/effective browser means much more than to someone who gets on to check email and gets right back off.

 

[noradseven]

But it doesn't account for several factors. First off, based on sheer number of users alone, yeah, IE eats up a large chunk. However, in many sites I build, the visitors are often over 80% Firefox users because the large chunk of IE users include old people who cannot operate a computer to save their lives. I don't really care or cater to that audience. Also, I would argue that Firefox users spend far more hours on the Internet than IE users. Since they spend considerably more time doing things online, having a safe/effective browser means much more than to someone who gets on to check email and gets right back off.

I know almost all nerds use firefox, and out of people college age only about 50% use IE, and out of people that I am friends with its nearly completly firefox, I know these facts, I am just pointing out that this thread is also biased because its only taking the people on smash boards, in the comptuer cafe, which I expect is all nerds if you took all of smashboards, it would probably be about 20% IE at least.

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

I am just pointing out that this thread is also biased because its only taking the people on smash boards, in the comptuer cafe, which I expect is all nerds if you took all of smashboards, it would probably be about 20% IE at least.

Of course. I already know the stats of browser usage out in the real world. Why would I not want to know the numbers on this biased sample? Of course I want to know SWF-specific stats.

 

[noradseven]

Of course. I already know the stats of browser usage out in the real world. Why would I not want to know the numbers on this biased sample? Of course I want to know SWF(computer Cafe)-specific stats.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Commander Blizzard]

Lately, after getting my own laptop, I decided to download Firefox just to see what made it so great.
Honestly, I prefer it over IE and use it all the time.
*Votes for FF*

 

[Mr.Bazerkus]

firefox ________

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

I'm interested in what Firefox 3.1 will have to offer.

 

[Lore]

I'm interested in what Firefox 3.1 will have to offer.

Same.

Firefox is good for speed and addons. Which is just the way I like it.

Still, chrome is still sexy due to the 'incognito' mode and speed. Hard to choose...

 

[Vyse]

Mozilla Fox Up + B

 

[SkylerOcon]

Firefox, though I've been thinking about giving Chrome a try...

Probably going to end up staying with Firefox, though. All the customization is awesome.

 

[Biinii]

Didn't like Chrome enough to switch from Firefox.

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

Who voted other?

 

[Mokkun]

Mozilla FireFox for some time now. Too lazy to get any other. Using Safari or Opera on other computers when available.

 

[Frames]

buzz make this a public poll im curious who uses what

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

Crap. I can't. I'd have to restart the poll.

 

[victra♥]

How amazing is google chrome? atm, I use Firefox but I might switch over to chrome.

Buzz, you have one huge avatar. lolol

 

[godofrock72]

Firefox is the safest and most secure browser anywhere. Plus, it's open-source, it's got addons, and I have my good old DopeROMs toolbar.

 

[Niiro]

Chrome is a BEAST. It looks nice and it's pretty fast. The only thing that FF3 has over it imo, is that it saves your pages when you close the window.

 

[Raider 88]

Firefox for me, but I haven't tried Chrome yet.

I'm surprised IE is 2nd in votes.

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

Hmm... So far it is the Firefox Armageddon...

 

[me133(7)]

No bookmarks.

No plugins.

Firefox only.

Final Destination.

 

[noradseven]

Firefox is the safest and most secure browser anywhere. Plus, it's open-source, it's got addons, and I have my good old DopeROMs toolbar.

"safest/most secure" ha(I think chrome is officially the most secure right now) , the main thing I like is it works, can run *most websites*, and has addons.

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

It still cracks me up that the other browsers have not broken out of single digits yet.

 

[Morrigan]

Firefox is THAT good

 

[flaco]

Am all mozilla man I like it more that other explorer

 

[#HBC | Mac]

Chrome is a BEAST. It looks nice and it's pretty fast. The only thing that FF3 has over it imo, is that it saves your pages when you close the window.

You can set it so that google chrome does the same too.

I am addicted to chrome after being a FF user for a while. I tried it one day and I liked the tiny bit of extra screen space I got. I mean firefox has so much more to offer with all the add-ons and what not but chrome just makes me feel good. It's so simple looking and nice.

 

[Sephiroths Masamune]

has anyone one noticed that when you look at someones profile you have tabs for posts and personal info when on firefox but when you use IE you don't on SWF of course Mozilla EATS IE and all that oppose it!

 

[noradseven]

Im still confused on how people can survive without firefoxs addons ubiquity for life.

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

Xmarks (formerly Foxmarks) = heaven

 

[Zero Beat]

Every time I have to use IE at my college I feel like I'm using outdated software.

Mozilla takes it easily.

 

[flaco]

thats true outdated I feel the same for some reeason

 

[mskusu]

Definitely Firefox for its add-ons and customizability. I can't remember ever not using it for my home computer; whenever I have to use a computer with IE it feels like I'm missing something. My best friend still uses IE because he thinks downloading FF will slow down his PC...

 

[Mith_]

Internet Explorer should just give up, seriously. Put Mozilla as default browser on all new computers instead of IE from now on. IE can't compete with the ownage that is Firefox.

 

[AltF4]

Internet Explorer should just give up, seriously. Put Mozilla as default browser on all new computers instead of IE from now on. IE can't compete with the ownage that is Firefox.

Good thing Microsoft doesn't have to compete. Microsoft has gotten where they are today by NOT competing in a Free Market.

Really good article on the history of Microsoft's Monopoly and anti-competitive business practices:

http://www.ecis.eu/documents/Finalversion_Consumerchoicepaper.pdf

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

Good thing Microsoft doesn't have to compete. Microsoft has gotten where they are today by NOT competing in a Free Market.

Really good article on the history of Microsoft's Monopoly and anti-competitive business practices:

http://www.ecis.eu/documents/Finalversion_Consumerchoicepaper.pdf

I just read that before seeing this post. Microsoft is composed of some the least ethical people in the world. They are so afraid of genuine competition.