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::timw4mail
09/04/06 2:22 PM GMT
I'm still suprised at how some older members still use Internet Explorer.

As a result:
*Users are more prone to viruses
*Webpages that are dependant on IE that look terrible in any other browser.
*Webpages that follow standards can look terrible in IE

So why still use Internet Explorer? There isn't one advantage that I can think of.
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.FutureResident
09/04/06 2:26 PM GMT
Because... it's on my computer.. and i think i'm rad enough to use it.

And im not sure if my madre would be keen on switching to something else. I'm sure i could coax her into it.
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&KEIFER
09/04/06 2:27 PM GMT
I'm confused .. web pages look bad .. because some 'older' members of Caedes dot net use IE

these 'older' members should be hunted down .. ;o)
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::timw4mail
09/04/06 2:28 PM GMT
But it is a huge security risk. Also, Firefox is faster! IE = Bad things.
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.FutureResident
09/04/06 2:36 PM GMT
Mozilla? I used that on my mac.
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&KEIFER
09/04/06 2:41 PM GMT
(*snickers*) .. timmy linked to this topic .. must be a MAC user error .. ;o)
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::madmaven
09/04/06 3:06 PM GMT
tell us more...sincerely, as to why you feel ie is more prone to problems as opposed to firefox. { I actually use 3 diff navigators} one being netscape on occasion...
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::cgImagery
09/04/06 3:46 PM GMT
lol this is like the 4th one on this topic xD
but i do agree firefox is the way to go xD lol
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.SearwenSundarie01
09/04/06 4:09 PM GMT
Is IE really more prone to viruses? Because i use IE, and im not a "older" member of caedes.
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I like to argue. I dont know why, I just do. So just suck it up. Im bored. please talk with me :)
::cgImagery
09/04/06 4:11 PM GMT
lol change it. protect urself :P lol
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::muggsy
09/04/06 4:16 PM GMT
Guilty as charged. At 72 I guess you could say I'm one of those "Old" users. The "insanity" tag is also pretty much on target. I agree IE has been troublesome over the years, especially when combined with the Windows ME or 2000 operating system. But the notebook I use now has Windows XP and IE6 which thus far (knock wood) has had zero problems concerning virus and/or malware sneaking in. I've been using this setup for nearly a year now and with "Spysweeper" and Norton's Anti-Virus program I have had zero problems or infections. Of course faithful updating which in both those programs can be made automatic and downloadiing Microsoft's security updates has been the reason I'm sure I've been trouble free. You were born with computers as a way of life. I have no doubt you know more about them now at the age of 16 than I ever will. But had you been born when a radio the size of a juke box was considered a technological marvel, you might have a slightly different slant on things. The constant and extremely rapid changes in computer technology is difficult to keep up with and even more difficult to accept among those on in years. It can be quite intimidating. So I guess for me, the answer to your question is ... if it ain't broke ... leave it alone. No hard feelings young man ... your point is well taken but I'm afraid it's falling on those with a "hard of hearing" problem. :o)
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::madmaven
09/04/06 4:17 PM GMT
on what ratio was it determined the ages of the uders....:) ?????
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.SearwenSundarie01
09/04/06 4:45 PM GMT
I dunno, but i just talked to my mom and she confirmed everything ya'll just said, so im off to get firefox! Happy now?
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I like to argue. I dont know why, I just do. So just suck it up. Im bored. please talk with me :)
::cgImagery
09/04/06 4:52 PM GMT
well it's better but it doesn't change my feelingness :P
and yes i made that new word :) use it lol
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.SearwenSundarie01
09/04/06 4:57 PM GMT
ok..now im opereating off of firefox...things look different....
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I like to argue. I dont know why, I just do. So just suck it up. Im bored. please talk with me :)
&KEIFER
09/04/06 5:12 PM GMT
Firefox can be modified using extensions .. including rendering a page in an IE tab .. I recommend that you browse thru them
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::timw4mail
09/04/06 5:17 PM GMT
Mugsy, the thing is IE IS broken. Even the latest version I don't trust. No hard feelings, but I still don't understand why people take the risk of using such an insecure and outdated web browser. Even the IE 7 beta I wouldn't trust, because it is so behind Opera or Firefox.
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::cgImagery
09/04/06 5:47 PM GMT
timmy. did u kno that ur Opera and FireFox links are linked to this thread??
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&KEIFER
09/04/06 5:50 PM GMT
hehehehehe .. the lights are on but nobody's home
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::timw4mail
09/04/06 5:51 PM GMT
They are working now...stupid no-space tolerance...
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"But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness." - 2 Timothy 2:16 (KJV) <- ->If what I write offends you, please think about why it does, and earnestly look at my perspective. I shall do my best to look at your perspective too. :^) Timothy J. Warren | My homepage| My Gallery| My DeviantArt Gallery| AIM: aviat4ion
::noahnott
09/05/06 2:19 AM GMT
*yawn* Viruses...you'll get them sooner or later no matter what. If you got IE, use it, makes no diff, unless your really paranoid. =P
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::laurengary
09/05/06 3:16 AM GMT
I use IE & that last problem I had, though a biggie, was my own darn fault. I have Windows XP Professional & have no problems
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+mayne
09/05/06 5:24 AM GMT
If you use Firefox as your default, you still need IE to open that occassional site that won't open in Firefox. As far as security, I have only heard one was better than the other (no one ever seems to be able to explain it). I love the tabbed browsing in Firefox, that is why I switched. Thunderbird however has crashed on me:-(
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&KEIFER
09/05/06 5:45 AM GMT
there is IE Tab .. an extension that will open a page in an IE tab (hence the name) .. you can point at a tab and right click and change rendering engines

;o)
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::timw4mail
09/05/06 10:23 AM GMT
Firefox IS more secure because it the security flaws are patched before they have a chance to get dangerous...unlike IE which gets patched only after numerous complaints...
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"But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness." - 2 Timothy 2:16 (KJV) <- ->If what I write offends you, please think about why it does, and earnestly look at my perspective. I shall do my best to look at your perspective too. :^) Timothy J. Warren | My homepage| My Gallery| My DeviantArt Gallery| AIM: aviat4ion
::noahnott
09/05/06 10:47 PM GMT
Remember everyone...tim's a apple supporter, so that may ruin his reputation.
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::timw4mail
09/06/06 12:00 AM GMT
What's your point, Mr.Devil's Advocate?
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::timw4mail
09/06/06 12:25 AM GMT
Noah, what implieth thee?
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::noahnott
09/06/06 2:10 AM GMT
We've had this conversation many times... >_>
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::timw4mail
09/06/06 10:35 AM GMT
Let's move this to the graveyard...I don't see the point in this anymore.
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"But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness." - 2 Timothy 2:16 (KJV) <- -> Timothy J. Warren | My homepage| My Gallery| My DeviantArt Gallery| AIM: aviat4ion
::noahnott
09/06/06 2:18 PM GMT
Yup, we still know what browser is best. ;-)

...firefox. But IE is just as good.
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::noahnott
09/06/06 7:25 PM GMT
...so many Mac and Firefox supporters in one of my classes...i stayed outa the discussion to prevent getting whooped.
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::timw4mail
09/06/06 8:45 PM GMT
No, Noah, I meant I took this too far, and I should'nt cross the line even more. To anyone that was offended, I'm sorry. I got carried away, and I admit it. So I think this thread should see the dead elephants =P
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