-=PCTechTalk=- Re: OE and links
- From: dktrfaustus@xxxxxxxxxx
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:48:50 +0100
On 11 Apr 2005 at 17:55, cristy wrote:
> Ive never used any other browsers other than IE, what is the big
> difference between that and other browsers, is IE just more "user
> friendly" or not.
>
> thanks,
> christy
It's not really a question of user-friendliness. After all, most
people are happy with a browser if they type an address in a box and
get to the website. :)
Many alternate browsers have a similar look and feel to IE, with
minor differences in the wording of certain features, like
"Bookmarks" instead of "Favorites".
The chief difference between IE and other browsers is SECURITY.
Internet Explorer is loaded by default on all Windows systems, and so
has become the prime target for spyware/malicious advertising/virus-
creators. They are banking on manipulating new/lazy users who do not
have the intelligence or interest in exploring alternative browsers,
and who also likely do not apply security updates, run without
firewall/virus protection, and so on.
With that being the status quo, ANY other browser is more secure than
IE.
Another big difference is the ability to customise your browser.
Availability and ease-of-use of plugins and tweaking tools is a big
selling point for a browser like Firefox. It is extremely
customisable, and you can make it look and act completely different
to the version you downloaded, should your heart desire.
Alternative browsers are a topic worth exploring. Just type "browser
comparisons" into a search engine and do your own research.
And remember, the good thing about trying a browser other than IE is
that you can remove it from your computer if you don't like it and
try something else.
Faustus
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