Firefox is dead, long live Internet Explorer!

[Estrella]

That got your attention didn't it

On a serious note, after 6 years of constant FF use, I have had it.

From the sleek, secure and rapid browser it used to be, in my opinion it has faultered. More and more frequent time outs and pages that can't be displayed has finally put the tin hat on it. It's annoying that this has only really become an issue over the last 4-6 weeks.

It may well be addressed in future releases, but for now, and for the first time in 6 years I am using IE 8. It still grates that I am using an M$ browser, but I have little choice.

 

[^neo^]

never have any problems with it here.
Try a complete uninstall and re-install, might just be the cache / cookies and general crud clogging it up

 

[Estrella]

never have any problems with it here.
Try a complete uninstall and re-install, might just be the cache / cookies and general crud clogging it up

LOL.... Thanks. I'm a PC engineer.

And for the record it performs poorly across several platforms and machines. If it was an isolated case it wouldn't be an issue. I can assure you, after 6 years of use I have absolutly no desire to go back IE through choice!

 

[dave.m]

Box,
I am not having any problems with Firefox 3.0.7
Over on the Computeractive forums where I a visit daily, there are no serious reports of people having problems with it.

I see you are having problems on several computers so that rules out just a bad install. Are they all using the same BB connection? OK you say IE is working fine but I wonder if it is just a glitch with FF and your BB.
It just seems a bit unusual for you to have several copies with problems but the rest of the world aren't screaming out with the same problems.

dave

 

[Estrella]

Nope, two different ISP's and locations. 1 BT , 1 Plusnet. ISP's don't adversly affect FF anyway. I am also quite sure that a lot of people don't talk about FF in a negative way, especially on PC forums, as it's almost like questioning God.

 

[foxhole]

Have used both on our company pc's and mac's for years now and have no problems with either browser though when things are running slow it's always IE that is worst affected.Use them on home pc and mac and no problem there either.

 

[^neo^]

never have any problems with it here.
Try a complete uninstall and re-install, might just be the cache / cookies and general crud clogging it up

LOL.... Thanks. I'm a PC engineer.

That's where you're going wrong then, i'm a welder and it's fine on my laptop, home pc and work pc

 

[andyc2000]

For something nice and simple try Google Chrome.

 

[Estrella]

For something nice and simple try Google Chrome.

Thanks. I've used Chrome when it was first released. I don't rate it at all.

And for the record, I am not looking for a solution to this problem, I;ve already found it.

 

[dave.m]

And for the record, I am not looking for a solution to this problem, I;ve already found it.

I am using IE 8.

That's not a solution, just a work-around.

 

[Estrella]

That's not a solution, just a work-around.

It's a solution to my poor internet surfing experience.

 

[twelfty]

Chuck your PC out and get yoiurself a Mac.

BIG BONUS TOO: no sh!t from viruses.

 

[Estrella]

Chuck your PC out and get yoiurself a Mac.

BIG BONUS TOO: no **** from viruses.

Thanks. Excellent. I'l throw 3 laptops, 2 desktops and a palm PC in the bin.

And for the record I have never had a virus.

 

[tim west]

I really can't see why people slag off IE it does everything I want and never complains......and i've only ever had a bad cold

 

[Rider]

Just to confirm. When Firefox was reinstalled, did that also include deleting the old Profile and using a new one?