Internet Explorer Latest/New Version (7.0)

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which do u think is better?

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i got firefox, but dont use it i prefer IE 7.0...thats a lot better although i dont know why...probably because my computer works faster...plus firefoz just dont seem that comfortable :p

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akulion said:
The difference is mainly (in my case) based on security - Internet explorer is not very safe, it has a track record of being hacked, cracked and hijacked. So I choose Firefox which has a clean history
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IE 7 has something called as Phishing filter.

Here are answers to some questions about Internet Explorer Phishing Filter.

What is phishing?

Online phishing (pronounced like the word fishing) is a way to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail message or website. A common online phishing scam starts with an e-mail message that looks like an official notice from a trusted source, such as a bank, credit card company, or reputable online merchant. In the e-mail message, recipients are directed to a fraudulent website where they are asked to provide personal information, such as an account number or password. This information is then usually used for identity theft.

What is Phishing Filter and how can it help protect us?

Phishing Filter is a feature in Internet Explorer that helps detect phishing websites. Phishing Filter uses three methods to help protect you from phishing scams. First, it compares the addresses of websites you visit against a list of sites reported to Microsoft as legitimate. This list is stored on your computer. Second, it helps analyze the sites you visit to see if they have the characteristics common to a phishing website. Third, with your consent, Phishing Filter sends some website addresses to Microsoft to be further checked against a frequently updated list of reported phishing websites.

If the site you are visiting is on the list of reported phishing websites, Internet Explorer will display a warning webpage and a notification on the Address bar. From the warning webpage, you can continue or close the page. If the website contains characteristics common to a phishing site but isn't on the list, Internet Explorer will only notify you in the Address bar that it might possibly be a phishing website.
 
I have it :uhwhat it's just good looking.......

Resembles the likes of a blondie ;D ;D ;D
 
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MusLiM 4 LiFe said:
firefox is rubbish :D *hidez b4 every1 gangs up on me*
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Sounds like a "Fluffy Bunny Lover" talking.

The problem with IE is primarily one of secuity. For a long time IE was the only available browser. The Majority of viruses were written to take advantage of IE's programing. What was good became doors for security risks. The only way to escape those risks is to avoid IE. It is not so much that IE is a poor program, it is just the fact that it's workings are well known to hackers.
 
LOL I misunderstood, I thought you were asking the daleel regarding the "Phishing Filter of IE" which I posted.
 
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Iqram said:
www.firefox.com :rollseyes lol
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getfirefox.com lol thats the address

E 7 has something called as Phishing filter.
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Already much better services available in Firefox for that, my firefox has a simple extension called "site alert" it actually warns me about pages if they are dodgy

But this is only 1 of the reasons why I dont use IE -> Security Flaw found recently in IE

Another very very important reason for me is: It is integrated with the shell of windows, so sometimes if IE crashes, so does your windows. Wheras Firefox is a Independant browser and wont effect your windows upon crash.

And lastly and one of the most important aspects for me as a Webdesigner: IE does NOT handle webpage design layout coding very efficiently thus in many cases causing the webpages to display imporperly or with errors. Firefox on the other hand, handles multiple ways of interpreting design layouts. So it is a whole lot flexible as compared to IE which is very rigid.

Just my personal experience and opinions. People have different choices.
 
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u want daleel iqram?

here you go:

IE7.jpg


firefox.jpg


i am sure that now you can decide which one looks a LOT more nicer and more browseable (:confused) :D

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ur using 2 different pages on it lol

one is google.com and the other is firefox startpage for google

Also turn the Toolbar off...u have one extra tolbar in FF, so cant compare unless both are on base
 
this is how it would look configured normally

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notice the cool music player at the bottom :D

and also the mcafee site advisor which immediately alerts me of bad sites

and the smiley face in the top right hand corner gives me access to 10,000 smileys which I can use anywhere like this:

FatGuy03-1.gif
 
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Click on VIEW (on the menu at the top) and then click TOOLBARS

Then unclick all the toolbars except the Navigation Toolbar

Then if you want additional addons...simply click on:

Extensions for Firefox u can get from Here

Browse and download the ones u like - all u have to click is the small install button on the page for each extension

Themes there are 10000 for firefox browse through them here and get the ones u like by clicking install button in the theme page

After uve installed everything u like..simply click on TOOLS >> THEMES select the theme you want to use and close and reopen the browser and viola :D

Im using Noia as my base theme
and the music player is Foxy tunes add on.
the smileys thingie is called Smiley Xtra

to get em just click the links ive provided above - they are all linked directly :)

Once u get used to the power of firefox...there is no going back lol
 

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