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Why should anyone laugh? There are all levels of computer users out there. Unfamiliarity is nothing to be ashamed of.
As for Firefox 3, I've also gotten the notifications, but turned them off by clicking the "Never" option as far as future notifications. I'll decide when/why I want to upgrade.
Version 3 is new, so reasonable evaluations may be awhile. If you're not upset with what version of Firefox you have, I'd simply continue with it for now.
That's the browser upgrade to Firefox. Has nothing to do with XP other than it might make some files open in Firefox by default.
Firefox is a web browser. Some people like it better than Internet Explorer. You can download it if you like, but if you are happy with Internet Explorer and don’t want to use something else, there is no compelling reason to do so.
Sorry, I can’t be of much help with Word. I like Word 2007, but I agree that some things that were obvious in Word 2003 are hard to figure out in Word 2007. The person at Microosft that created the ribbon has received all sorts of rewards and praise within the company, but personally I never did understand what was so great about it.
I with you about the new Word. I have XP and Foxfire is fine. It will sometimes get you into sites that Explorer won’t.
I have Firefox 3 and like it. It has some neat features. I would definitely run some version of Firefox, either 2 or 3, instead of Internet Explorer.
As for Word, if you don’t like the newest version, there’s an alternative. Go to http://openoffice.org and download the latest version of OpenOffice (I think it’s 2.4). OO is a free clone of Microsoft Office, including word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation creator (Powerpoint), all that sort of thing. I use it and have no trouble with it at all, though it’s just different enough from Word that it might take a smidge of getting used to before you feel comfortable.
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If you’re currently using Firefox, definitely upgrade.
I’ve been using v3 for quite a while now (xp sp2) with no problems.
I only use Firefox now after being disgusted by IE. I also got a new laptop with Vista and didn’t want to pay for Word 2007 so I reinstalled my 2003 Office Pack and it’s so nice not to have all the crap 2007 has. It’s basic and I don’t need a degree to figure out how to type and format a document in Word or Excel.
FF the way to go.....Google “TIPS” re FF and change the pipelining numbers and a few other things offered and FF FLYS !!! Get particularly the nglayout thing for really fast screen writes....
With XP, you shouldn’t have any major problem running Firefox 3.
FF3 is a bit faster than previous versions. With FF you can add extensions — widget things that enhance FireFox. Occasionally one will screw up FF, but generally, they work nice.
RE: Word. If you have an existing version of Word that you like, use it. Unless you need to run the latest Word, the older version works fine (I use Word 97 on XP because I do little wordprocessing any more).
Firefox is the best.
Definitely Firefox.
Some additional good advice here:
have a Dell D630, XP SP2...I run ONLY firefox3 and LOVE it. added the noscripts and adblock addons and this takes care of allt eh critters trying to weasel their way into my system.
Go for it.
So far as I know Firefox will work with either XP or Vista just fine. I am currently using Vista but am using the new Google browser as I type this.
I would recommend to anyone that they skip Office altogether (although I purchased it) and get OpenOffice free. I like it better and it is much easier to use and will read Office files. You can download that and it is a snap to get up and using.
But any of the browers should work fine. I haven’t used the new Internet Explorer browser just released but I know of no reason why there should be a problem with either operating system.
And another recommendation for Google Chrome browser. Takes a little bit to get used to, but absolutely worth the time.
I also strongly recommend searching for ‘Mike's host’ and downloading and installing it from everythinginst.com. It installs a text file that all web programs search through and wipes out most advertising sites and malware sites. I even use that file on my cell phone.
Bottom line, if you like FF 2, stay with it and go to Tools >> Options >> Advanced >> Update tab and uncheck all 3 boxes there then click ok. The update messages will stop.
As for the new Word, I'd suggest hunting down a copy of Office XP or Office 2003...maybe on eBay? Then uninstall 2007.
You want Firefox 3 then click Tools | Add-ons and get Adblock Plus, Adblock Filterset.G Updater, and United States English Dictionary.
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