Posted on 10/13/2011 7:28:52 AM PDT by ShadowAce
So how many geeks out there think I should be flayed alive for using Safari? I’ve never had an issue with it. I know the smaller population of users means that viruses aren’t (usually) targeted at Macs but website exploits should be equal opportunity attackers.
I just bailed from IE, it was slow as molasses in January and constantly froze. Just couldn’t take it anymore!!!!!
I downloaded Google Chrome which is so much faster I can cruise through my daily website list in about 1/2 the time.
Lately, I seem to get as many or more patches for Firefox as for IE.
I don't criticize anyone over something I know nothing about. I've heard IE9 is better, but I still won't use it (for several reasons).
I use Safari and love it. No Flash. RSS, PDFs and other files display perfectly. Chrome is faster, but I’m stuck in my old habits...
Flash is available for Internet Explorer 9.
This article is by a friend of mine who is in charge of keeping Firefox secure....
https://spartiates.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/microsofts-browser-security-website-marketing/
It will not install on my computer x20. I do not understand the Geakese directions so the effect is that it will not work!
Opera’s working fine for me.
I read the article, and find absolutely no evidence as to which browser is better. It’s nothing but a rant from another MicroSoft hater.
Which is not to say which browser is best. Only to say that you certainly won’t learn anything from this guy.
I’ve been using Windows 7 and IE9 since they came out, and haven’t had a single problem. No idea whether that’s MS or my various antispyware programs. But IE9 is fast, convenient, and seemingly pretty secure.
More secure than other programs? No idea. But I like it.
Safari is fine but it has its own problems. There are some sites that just refuse to play with it.
What am I missing? Adobe has a Flash plug-in for Safari. I use it and it works perfectly on Safari on a Mac (just not on an iPhone). I can't speak for iPads, but speaking for Scoutmaster, Mrs. Scoutmaster, and the assorted Scoutmaster-ettes, Safari runs Flash on one MacBook and multiple MacBook Pros, iMacs, and Mac Pros.
I use Safari, Firefox, and Chrome - which browser I open depends on what I'm going to do.
THAT is funny!! lol!!!
When comparing it to the latest version of IE it’s absolutely true. The issue Microsoft has is people are still running XP and IE6/7.
Everyone wants to compare the latest and greatest vs. Microsoft’s stuff from over 10 years ago. The amazing thing is that the 10 year old software still competes. Once you compare to the latest and greatest from Microsoft they generally win.
I have the extension, or whatever its called, that blocks Flash from playing unless you want it to. Click on the flash box on a page, and it will play.
I’m sorry. I misunderstood. I thought you were saying that Flash didn’t play on Safari. My mistake.
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