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Originally Posted by Larren (Post 45415)

You know what.. I think I will. I've stated how much I love Firefox, but one of the things that has been getting on my nerves lately, even using the latest beta builds of it.. is the speed.

I have a very decent computer, but I can't count the times per day that Firefox lags out.. locks up as a white screen.. or does something stupid when I dare to have other programs running.

I'm all for trying out new technologies/software, so.. here goes nothing. Time for the first brave step into apple territory.. well, not counting iTunes.

Enjoy. :D

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45416)

Having now used OSX extensively I've learned to appreciate all the things XP did right.

First, OS X, not OSX.

Second, a few days of experience hardly counts as extensive. Let me know how you're getting on in six months.

Third, it's not a matter of right or wrong, it's a matter of personal preference.

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45420)

I'm sorry, I'm suffering from withdrawal. I currently have no way to play games.

Haven't Boot Camped yet?

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Originally Posted by Larren (Post 45421)

Just installed Safari and have been testing it out, impressed so far.. it loaded my custom Google start page near instantly and the same for my Gmail, Firefox always seems to take awhile on those.

Glad you're enjoying the speed. :D

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Originally Posted by Larren (Post 45421)

Can't I add a 'Add New Tab' button to the navigation bar, or do I just use key + click combos? Minor things like that are my only issues so far.. but damn it loads everything fast.

I don't believe there's a toolbar button for "Add New Tab" -- I just use Ctrl-T (or Command-T on a Mac).

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Originally Posted by FanOfWho (Post 45425)

I use firefox as it seems to be the fastest one to load web pages :)

Wrong. Safari is the fastest one to load web pages, sir. :P

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45426)

I just installed the Firefox 3 beta.

It fits in with OS X more, although the sort of blade things in the URL and search boxes look pretty stupid.

Other than the aesthetics there doesn't seem to be much of a difference, although it does seem to be a bit faster.

Agreed. I'd say about 70% of the Firefox 3 UI under OS X is a drastic improvement, 10% has stayed exactly the same, and the remaining 20% is a ginormous step backwards (stupid enlarged Back button anyone?). Luckily using Small Icons gets rid of that.

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45424)

...are you joking?

I didn't mean it like that. >.> But you said -no- games and I was trying to think of how that could be possible!

Also, just to add, you can double click an empty spot on the tab bar to make a new tab. It's not quite an "Add New Tab" button but if you're desperate to open a new tab with the mouse instead of the keyboard that'll do it for you.

RV, could you link me to the Firefox 3 beta. I fancy trying it.

I currently use Firefox, i was a graduale covert from IE. It started as words fo praise form Danny, then I thought about getting it, then i actually downloaded it, and am still with it today. I'm trying to pester my Uni to get it for the whole network as well as replace all thier computers, which are Dells.....

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Originally Posted by Chris Britton (Post 45503)

RV, could you link me to the Firefox 3 beta. I fancy trying it.

Firefox 3 beta: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all-beta.html

I also recommend Safari. I now prefer it to Firefox.

http://www.apple.com/safari/

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Originally Posted by Chris Britton (Post 45503)

I currently use Firefox, i was a graduale covert from IE.

Do you use a lot of addons for Firefox? If you don't then you probably should go with Safari, unless the fact that it doesn't to adblocking is a big concern.

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45516)

unless the fact that it doesn't to adblocking is a big concern.

Mac version does.

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Originally Posted by Danny Stewart (Post 45520)

Mac version does.

Chris isn't using a Mac.

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45525)

Chris isn't using a Mac.

Just saying. For your reference more than anything, Mr. Mac User.

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45516)

Do you use a lot of addons for Firefox? If you don't then you probably should go with Safari, unless the fact that it doesn't to adblocking is a big concern.

The only addons I have are the google toolbar. Perhaps I should go download Safari now.

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Originally Posted by Chris Britton (Post 45532)

The only addons I have are the google toolbar. Perhaps I should go download Safari now.

Google toolbar? Wtf.

You probably should be using a wheelchair, not a web browser.

Rofl. The google toolbar isn't as bad as most toolbars, in fact it's one of the better ones, but the only thing I can see being useful for is for adding toolbar search capability to IE. But since you use Firefox, I can't see a point.

<nods> I only use it when i can't be bothered to go to google itself. <goes to download Safari>

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Originally Posted by Chris Britton (Post 45543)

<nods> I only use it when i can't be bothered to go to google itself. <goes to download Safari>

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/pow...ted_we_win.jpg

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Originally Posted by Chris Britton (Post 45543)

I only use it when i can't be bothered to go to google itself.

Top right corner of your browser. See that? That means you don't need a toolbar.

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45567)

Top right corner of your browser. See that? That means you don't need a toolbar.

Thank you for articulating that for me.

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Originally Posted by Danny Stewart (Post 45569)

Thank you for articulating that for me.

Chris, actually.

Did you know that Google pays Mozilla or Apple whenever someone searches using that?

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Originally Posted by Recurring Villain (Post 45570)

Chris, actually.

No, I meant that I was glad I didn't have to spell that out because you did it for me.

Ok, now i really do feel utterly stupid for missing that.