Originally Posted by Larren
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.
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Enjoy.
Originally Posted by Recurring Villain
Having now used OSX extensively I've learned to appreciate all the things XP did right.
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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.
Originally Posted by Recurring Villain
I'm sorry, I'm suffering from withdrawal. I currently have no way to play games.
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Haven't Boot Camped yet?
Originally Posted by Larren
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.
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Glad you're enjoying the speed.
Originally Posted by Larren
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.
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I don't believe there's a toolbar button for "Add New Tab" -- I just use Ctrl-T (or Command-T on a Mac).
Originally Posted by FanOfWho
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.
Originally Posted by Recurring Villain
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.
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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.