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Russic · 01-10-2008, 02:51 PM

firefox until the day I day. I actually like all browsers that aren't IE.

Old Yeller · 01-11-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

For those of you that use Firefox, download and try Firetune.

http://www.totalidea.com/content/fir...une-index.html

Firefox is setup for slower connections and this will allow you to tweak it for broadband.

Has anybody else used this? I've been using Firefox for years and never realized this existed.

Bobblehead · 01-11-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Yeller

Has anybody else used this? I've been using Firefox for years and never realized this existed.

All it really does is alter a few settings in the about:config

I've been doing the same thing manually for years, but this makes it easier.

The thing to be careful of things like this tend to set up multiple connections (well, the tell Firefox to set up multiple connections), and on some websites that can be a big no-no. I read through the help file and the settings don't appear too outrageous for this app.

Flash Walken · 01-12-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Claeren

I am using the built-in torrent app?

I am finding that (complicated/undocumented system/features) with Opera too. I am realizing how lazy i have been in the almost 10 years since high school. I used to have such a high aptitude for this stuff, you know like as a kid where you just know stuff, and now i struggle over every problem. But i am trying to be more pro-active and not just give up. I think in school you just ask your friends but then as an adult you feel stupid having to ask, even though doing it just once correctly is all it takes to know the right answer forever. So basically, i am trying not to be afraid to ask the simple questions...

Claeren.

http://www.opera.com/support/tutorials/

you'll get the hang of it really fast. it's actually quite user friendly.

Kipru · 01-12-2008, 06:58 PM

This topic was already discussed in This thread.

I still think that Opera is the greatest, complete package without any need to install extension packs. My favourite feature (besides the already mentioned zoom and mouse gestures) is the ability to fit any page within the width of the window - so i don't have to separately zoom out every time that you guys post some awesome HD picture of the beatiful Alberta scenery.

Also the sound commands are great feature - but useless in the long run. Or maybe if I lose my hands I can still command opera to take me to CP to see all the latest dating tips and threads about Kipper sucking.

mykalberta · 01-14-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Claeren

IF i have portable firefox on a USB-key drive, can i also have the 'flash' up to date as well?

The computers at work don't allow us to update our flash and it is driving me nuts as more and more apps are moving beyond the version they do have on them...

Claeren.

Its likely the fact that you arent an administrator on your computer, check to see if you can change the time zone, if you cant then you arent an administrator.

Different companies have different policies, with us if you have a 2 letter acronym after your title or you have a laptop, you get admin rights. If you have a desktop only at work, sorry - Power User only.

Next time you have an issue try this...

Call in the morning (normally the busiest hour because of users who cant remember their damn password) get your IP address, then unplug your network cable. When you are on the phone they will try to remote your computer - they wont be able to and when they ask if your network cable is plugged in say yes, and give some bs story on how you had a similar thing at home and it was the firewall was on. If they are to busy they will just walk your through running the program as administrator, write down the local admin password and log off and imideately logon as administrator under the local computer account. You can then install whatever you want (remember to plug in the network cable again).

mykalberta · 01-14-2008, 02:17 PM

I use IE7 with the IE7Pro add on.

No problems and does what I need - mostly tabbing and a whole load of customizeable shortcut keys.

I have firefox on a U3 key and that is it.

Hack&Lube · 01-15-2008, 12:52 PM

I forgot to mention that I love Opera because it saves everything I see into the easily accessible cache folder so there is no need to find a complicated way to save a file or video or even flash. It's all there in my cache folder.

Bobblehead · 01-15-2008, 01:16 PM

I tried Opera, and it was great, but there were a few things that I missed from Firefox and couldn't figure out how to do them in Opera.

Nothing wrong with Opera - it's an excellent browser. I have just gotten Firefox personalized and love everything it gives me.

Hack&Lube · 01-15-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobblehead

I tried Opera, and it was great, but there were a few things that I missed from Firefox and couldn't figure out how to do them in Opera.

Nothing wrong with Opera - it's an excellent browser. I have just gotten Firefox personalized and love everything it gives me.

Yeah, I had the reverse happen with Firefox. It's really what people get used to and they don't like to change their browsing habits.

Bobblehead · 01-15-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Yeah, I had the reverse happen with Firefox. It's really what people get used to and they don't like to change their browsing habits.

When I first tried Firebird (0.61) it took a while to get used to, but I was tired of not seeing any progress with IE, and I had been a Netscape Navigator fan from way back. So the first really good opportunity to switch, I did.

REDVAN · 02-23-2008, 01:00 AM

I just got the beta 3 of firefox 3... what is supposed to be different/improved?

MelBridgeman · 02-23-2008, 01:26 AM

IE7 and occasionally FireFox..never Opera...mostly lynx on linux

Ayrahb · 02-23-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola

Except the CP RSS feed, when you get threads from the CP Hockey league! You get threads that say Iginla traded! I freak out and look at it and its a thread from the hockey league, boooooo!

So true. I never use that forum but the full board RSS gets a few threads from it every now and then. That is why I subscribe to specific forums now.

Bertuzzied · 02-23-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

For those of you that use Firefox, download and try Firetune.

http://www.totalidea.com/content/fir...une-index.html

Firefox is setup for slower connections and this will allow you to tweak it for broadband.

Thanx for the link. I was wondering do you have to keep the program running or do you just tune it the first time and then close it?

Russic · 02-23-2008, 12:06 PM

I've been using firefox for several years. There are so many tools that I use with it now that I couldn't possibly use any other browser at this time.

Opera is really cool, so nothing against it. I live by the simple rule of "anything but ie". In my short experiments with web design I can't think of an aspect of computers that makes me more furious that ie.