What browser do you use?
 

Let's find out! Maybe I'll do a pie chart later.

Firefox represent.

Camino, but also Firefox and Safari. I'm becoming more and more fond of Safari due to its excellent speed and java handling.
(which is why I play Runescape in safari)

The main reason I prefer Camino for general browsing is the loading bar is on the bottom. In Safari it's in the URL page. On top of that, whenever I make a post in a forum or something the post button doesn't become unclickable. I wound up sending two PMs that way.
(this was somewhere else, not here)

Sir, you have the most ridiculous reasons for browser preference ever.

Safari represent -- on both Windows and Mac.

Firefox ftw.

Firefox die hard here, but I'll admit I ran away screaming from IE, was embraced lovingly by Firefox.. and haven't tried anything else yet. ;)

Still a dirty Windows XP user as well, I really need to give this whole 'Mac' thing a try sometime.

Give Safari a try.

I was like you a while ago, except I actually tried a few others and never found one I liked. Even since I switched to Apple's camp, I stuck to Firefox like glue for quite a long time (over a year). Lately, though, I decided that I wanted to use Apple apps for everything (Safari for web, Mail for email, iChat for IM, etc.), to keep things integrated and try to get Apple's innovation-driven approach to all my common applications. I've been quite happy with everything so far, and Apple and I share a common vision as to what a browser should be like (blisteringly fast, lots of useful features and an innovative approach to old standards like bookmarks but without unnecessary frills), and especially since Safari 3 came out I've been exceedingly happy browsing from Safari on both Mac and Windows. It's faster than any other browser on any platform, and that's a fact. Firefox 3 is catching up but Safari still has a substantial lead.

It's the way to go these days. :)

The only thing Safari is good for... :P

XP ftw.

:(

:confused:

XP ftml.

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.

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

Wtf...? I think there's something wrong with your computer, not with Firefox.

Nope, the computer is running like a breeze.. otherwise. Never have any lag with anything else, even doing heavy work in Photoshop, or running graphically demanding games.. really puzzles me.

About to see how Safari handles it all soon.

It should be fantastic if you play Runescape alot.

Speak not such evil words again.

Runescape.




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

Oh GOD IT BURNS!

Unable to play any games? What madness is this? Don't have anything that works on the shiny new Mac, or?

Hmm.. de-railing the topic as well, I shall amend that slightly. 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.

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.

Ctrl+T adds a new tab, and you can arrange the tabs around and drag them off into new windows and other such stuff.

...are you joking?

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

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.

EDIT: Just noticed that Digg's comment system is now super fast where it used to be uber laggy (minimizing/maximizing comments). Not sure what that entails, though...

Enjoy. :D

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.

Haven't Boot Camped yet?

Glad you're enjoying the speed. :D

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

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

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.

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.....

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/

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.

Mac version does.

Chris isn't using a Mac.

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

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>

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

Thank you for articulating that for me.

Chris, actually.

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

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.