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Graphicool1

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 3:46PM

OS Windows 7

I have only just got IE8, but still prefer to use Firefox 5.0.1. Microsoft wants me to 'update' to IE9. I thought I'd check in with you guys first for your opinions?

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Zak

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 4:04PM

Google Chrome is worth trying - I am just getting used to it and I have now made it my default browser. It is fast and straightforward.

http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en-GB/landing_tv.html

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buteman

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 6:36PM

I can see no harm in updating to IE9 if you are going to use Firefox mostly.

I am not that keen on IE9 although I have it downloaded. There is no search bar on it and you have to clear the address bar and use that.

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TonyV

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 7:01PM

I have no problems with IE9 along with Win7. It is certainly as fast as any of the other Browsers on offer. If it is any slower, it is imperceptible, but I usually find it to be quicker. I have used a number of them and have taken them all off and stick with IE9.

TonyV

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Graphicool1

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 7:24PM

Zak

It is said that IE9 compares favourably against Chrome.

buteman

The search bar loss wouldn't be a disaster for me, because I do all my searches with 'Search Lotto'. For ever 25 new varified searches you get a free lottery ticket.

TonyV

You plead a good case for IE9. I think in view of two to one so far, IE9 has it. I'll wait until tomorrow before making my final decision though. See if anyone else comes with any other positives or indeed negatives.

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TonyV

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 7:30PM

Graphicool1

As far as the search bar is concerned, again, I have no problem with typing directly into the address bar and clicking return to get my search engine to do its' stuff!

TonyV

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northumbria61

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 9:51PM

No problems here using IE9 with Win 7 although I much prefer Firefox 5

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robinofloxley

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 10:08PM

I use FF5 almost exclusively.

I upgraded to IE9 though (from IE8) on a vague feeling that security would be 'more up to date'.

Dunno if it really matters though. Not as if I had an old IE6 waiting for some nasty to fire it up and do something.

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rdave13

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 10:10PM

Prefer IE9 to Firefox although have the latter as standby. Tried the rest, including the wonderful chrome, but not for me.

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Woolwell

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Posted July 24, 2011 at 11:05PM

I've tried and often use IE9, Firefox 5, Chrome, Opera and Safari. IE9 is fine but I still prefer Firefox. Chrome is quick but I like Google toolbar. Had to get Add-on compatibility report for some of the add-ons to run on Firefox %. Opera is quite quick but some sites don't like it. Safari is an acquired taste. It's growing on me. I think Firefox has become slower.

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Graphicool1

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Posted July 25, 2011 at 6:13PM

Hi Guys

Thanx for your input. As yet I'm still dithering on the sideline. Still undecided, I'm thinking of going for it, if for no other reason than to stop MS nagging me about it. But as robinofloxley said..."I use FF5 almost exclusively"...I do too.

When I had IE7 I made the mistake of deleting it, to use only FF. I had all kinds of problems trying to get it back again. Because without it MS wouldn't let me update the system!

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