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Software => Internet browsers => Topic started by: alyoob on April 23, 2009, 09:37:22 AM

Title: Fastest browser
Post by: alyoob on April 23, 2009, 09:37:22 AM
Vote for what browser you think is the fastest. My favorite browser would be firefox because it is fast and you can add addons to the browser. More secure than internet explorer.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on April 23, 2009, 09:40:00 AM
Another one?   :-X

Chrome is by far the fastest web browser out there. It doesn't mean I like it. I like Firefox, but that's not the question, eh?
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on April 23, 2009, 09:45:28 AM
The speed of a browser is proportionately related to how good a system is maintained and kept up coupled with the line speeds of your connection and other misc. factors...
When i see lab tests comparing them i just chuckle...milliseconds are not something i sweat over...
Rather what's important to me are features, reliability, and most importantly security.....
So you can venture a guess on what i use.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: mroilfield on April 23, 2009, 09:48:57 AM
So you can venture a guess on what i use.

It's Chrome isn't it? I know it's Chrome. Go ahead and say it's Chrome.

OK just kidding.

I would have to guess and say you use FireFox. At least I hope that is it.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on April 23, 2009, 09:58:28 AM
Ding Ding...we have a Winner...
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: Google on April 24, 2009, 08:38:25 AM
Another one?   :-X

Chrome is by far the fastest web browser out there. It doesn't mean I like it. I like Firefox, but that's not the question, eh?

Very true. I also like Firefox better even though chrome is faster.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 614olbaid on April 24, 2009, 03:28:10 PM

I use k-meleon 1.1.4 , its the easyest on system resources and one of the lightest browsers available making it the fastest, i use 56k modem so i really notice speed increase/decrease, and k-meleon is all ill use.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: iamyourmom on April 24, 2009, 09:05:07 PM
Actually, of all the browsers i've used (IE 6,IE 7, Firefox, Opera). I feel that Opera is the best, and this is of several reasons. The main one I think is that it is extremely fast, but not as fast as chrome. However, it is the pheriphals from Opera that I feel it makes it the best browser.

Firstly, Opera has its own built in chat client, which means that there is no need to install any other addons for chatting, like in Firefox. Secondly, Opera also has a built in download acclerator, as well as its own torrent client, which again, means that there will be no need for any addons.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on April 25, 2009, 07:48:44 AM
The whole logic behind extensions in FFox is so that you only install those you want or need....not like it's a big chore.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: goodwill221 on April 26, 2009, 12:01:47 PM
Firefox is the best browser available. It has great support and has soon many useful extensions that I can't live without. I love that i can use Firefox on any platform I use(Windows, Linux, MAC). If you want a good secure all around browser this is the one for you.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: Xenfire on April 30, 2009, 05:18:52 PM
Firefox may be the BEST browser available, but that wasn't the question.
Chrome is by far the fastest browser.

Chrome is the correct answer.


I use Firefox by the way
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on April 30, 2009, 05:24:52 PM
Ever notice how fast Notepad loads ? ?

Do you use it to compose e-mails or type out a resume' ? ?

Chrome is not the correct answer.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: evilfantasy on April 30, 2009, 05:37:39 PM
Opera users are just like Mac users if you know what I mean.

No offense by the way :P
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: TorrentIt on May 02, 2009, 11:58:36 AM
FireFox
The Best Browser,
GUARNTEED
I Say Firefox

Firefox Has It All
Dont Freeze Like Internet Explorer,Safari 4.0
Dont Lag Like Opera
Dont Suck Netscape,

Firefox Pwns ALL,

Amazing Skins,
Non LAGGY
Fast
Good For ALL WEBSITES
Dont Freeze
ALOT OF Options,
ADDons
Bookmarks

You Can Litteratily,
Personalize Firefox To Your Standard,
And Style



TorrentIt©
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on May 02, 2009, 06:22:28 PM
Just fyi, every program can lag. Every program can freeze.

I just like Firefox because of its cusomability. I wouldn't consider the most stable on earth, but that's probably because I have it loaded with add-ons.

Chrome is fast, but as patio said it is not the answer, not yet anyways.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: allan1957 on May 04, 2009, 08:32:09 AM
i have just been onto the royal mail to purchase a printed postage/address, i had a bad time because i myself have always used firefox, but the royal mail site would not support firefox for me to print my pre-paid stamp/address, i had to go and use my internet explorer, i ask the question if there is many more sites that do not support firefox 
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: kpac on May 04, 2009, 08:42:17 AM
i have just been onto the royal mail to purchase a printed postage/address, i had a bad time because i myself have always used firefox, but the royal mail site would not support firefox for me to print my pre-paid stamp/address, i had to go and use my internet explorer, i ask the question if there is many more sites that do not support firefox 

It's nothing to do with supporting Firefox. Some sites are built around a certain browser, but sites like Royal Mail would be compatible with all browsers. FYI, Royal Mail loads fine for me with FF.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: allan1957 on May 04, 2009, 08:45:46 AM
I CAN ONLY TELL YOU OF MY EXPERIENCE JUST 20 MINUTES AGO, the royal mail site does not support firefox, hence it would not let me print off the label/postage i purchased, as soon as i load my browser internet explorer, it was only then i could print from the site, i look forward to your comments
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: kpac on May 04, 2009, 09:07:55 AM
Well I can tell you of my experience 5 minutes ago. I went onto the Royal Mail site and had no problems whatsoever.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: allan1957 on May 04, 2009, 09:16:24 AM
what you should try is printing off label/postage you purchase from the royaal mail, firefox will not let you
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: kpac on May 04, 2009, 11:15:07 AM
what you should try is printing off label/postage you purchase from the royaal mail

I think I'll have to buy something from the UK first....

Besides that, I really doubt that the problem is that Firefox is "incompatible" with the site. I think it's probably just a problem with your version. If you want to investigate, then please start a new topic in this board.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: evilfantasy on May 04, 2009, 11:20:10 AM
They might not support FF 3

Quote
http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=42800683&mediaId=42800698

Currently supported browsers

Platform   Browser
Windows   Internet Explorer 6.0
Windows   Internet Explorer 7.0 (baseline browser)
Windows   Firefox 2.0
Macintosh OSX   Safari 3.0

Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: kpac on May 04, 2009, 12:20:44 PM
Yes, but usually, HTML and CSS rendering is not affected between versions - usually security, usability, and stability is updated.
HTML and CSS rendering and layout is something you get right from the beginning - that's what a browser is for after all.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: rssc on May 14, 2009, 02:35:09 AM
Chrome by far,
I downloaded Chrome yesterday and noticed a difference straight away,
however its still not my default browser  - firefox is still preferred.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BatchFileBasics on May 15, 2009, 09:30:46 PM
well as patio put it, its not as much as the browser as it is your computer maintenance. i personally think firefox is because i use it the most  :P
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on May 15, 2009, 10:34:27 PM
Firefox is a decent browser, but Chrome has that built-in sandbox mode that other browsers don't have, which prevent malware from being activated in browser to pc....
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: darwinjames on May 16, 2009, 08:48:38 PM
firefox for me!
but waiting google chrome to mature then switch.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on May 16, 2009, 10:10:57 PM
firefox for me!
but waiting google chrome to mature then switch.


Actually, forget about google Chrome, get SRWare Iron, which is a better version of Google Chrome. All the privacy issue related things coming with Google Chrome has been removed (except for new tab page but that can be disabled easily). Google doesn't need to collect information about what you do!

http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: Rob Pomeroy on May 25, 2009, 12:42:19 PM
I CAN NOT believe you guys are arguing over GUI browsers.  In a speed war, Lynx (http://lynx.browser.org/) beats the lot, no contest.  ;)
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: kpac on May 25, 2009, 12:53:22 PM
 ;D

Quote
Lynx is a text browser for the World Wide Web
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BC_Programmer on May 25, 2009, 12:58:59 PM
I just connect the ethernet cord from my router directly into a special bio-neural implant. then I simply siphon gigabytes of data from cyberspace.

My experiment failed, though, since most of the data I gathered was both irrelevant and completely useless. I'm not interested in who J-Lo is marrying this week, nor do I wish to know of ways to increase my bustline. these were the main themes in the data, along with speculation as to the development of fake reality TV shows and celebrity relationships.

Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on May 25, 2009, 02:07:25 PM
But how 'bout those new Portabello mushroom pasta recipes ? ?
That in itself must have made it worthwhile...
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BC_Programmer on May 25, 2009, 02:20:41 PM
That's true, but it got a bit mixed up with other data. for example, my attempt to make it failed since the recipe data was mangled. It asked me to add 5 cups of Bill Cosby and a quarter litre of Regis Philbin. needless to say they were uncooperative.

I found the recipe odd in that it didn't ask for the mushrooms that were the theme of the entire product.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on May 25, 2009, 02:28:54 PM
5 Cups of Cosby and a quarter litre of Regis would end up in 20 + years of idiotic TV programming wouldn't it? ?..........uhhhh oh wait.  Nevermind...
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BC_Programmer on May 25, 2009, 02:43:58 PM
yes, that's why I was hesitant to follow the recipe. my hesitation was meaningless since they refused to allow me to take portions of them! I even said, well, human bodies are modular, just an Arm or a leg is all I need. I mean, srsly, it isn't so bad to part with an arm or a leg. they grow back. portabello mushrooms d... well, they do, but that's beside the point. Now please, I have this rusty hacksaw with me, just sit still and let me chop off one of your arms or legs.


Anyway, they called security and threw me out. thankfully, they decided not to start their joint project, "who wants to succumb to terrible jokes from a elderly comedian who won't shut the *censored* up".


So in a sense I saved the world. I even found a real recipe. turns out, it wasn't 5 cups of cosby but rather 5 cups of chopped mushrooms.


And with that, I scrapped the whole bio-neural implant idea. But once the technology is perfected... it will be the fastest browser! We just have to wait for Al Gore to perfect it.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on May 25, 2009, 03:18:43 PM
Quote
PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA Recipe
  Italian Pasta
        



   

Ingredients:
5 tablespoons of olive oil
1 large leek or 2 bunches of scallions
4 minced garlic cloves
6 ozs. of portabello mushrooms, diced or sliced
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
10 ozs. of angel hair pasta

Directions:
Heat the olive oil. Sautee the leeks (or scallions) for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, and sautee for another 30 seconds or so. Add mushrooms, and sautee until they are wilted and the liquid the mushrooms gave off has evaporated. (I don't mind the liquid, I actually think it works better with it in the end..) Then add the vinegar. Stir, season with a bit of salt, and set aside.

THEN, cook the angel hair pasta. (Allowing the veggie mixture to set while the pasta is cooking allows the flavor to enhance itself.) When pasta is ready, drain, and then add the veggie mixture.

Serves 4-5
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on May 25, 2009, 04:14:03 PM
that would give you a relly fast computer lol  ;D
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: computeruler on May 25, 2009, 05:29:24 PM
I would say chrome is the fastest but I like firefox more
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BatchFileBasics on May 25, 2009, 06:52:48 PM
yea. chrome is now the fastest. i don't know what it does. but i know it keeps records of sites so you can view em faster...or something :P
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on May 25, 2009, 07:07:28 PM
yea. chrome is now the fastest. i don't know what it does. but i know it keeps records of sites so you can view em faster...or something :P

Firefox 3.5 beta 4 is really fast, looks to be on par with chrome. can't really tell the difference in speed though. A few miliseconds makes no difference to me anyway.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: kpac on May 26, 2009, 03:07:19 AM
yea. chrome is now the fastest. i don't know what it does. but i know it keeps records of sites so you can view em faster...or something :P

As with all browsers....
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on May 26, 2009, 08:06:24 AM
What is everyone gonna do with all those extra milliseconds in their life ? ?
Play 1 /10th of a hole of Golf ? ?
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: kpac on May 26, 2009, 08:29:19 AM
If you're still talking about milliseconds, it must be crazy golf you're playing. ;D
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BC_Programmer on May 26, 2009, 11:53:01 AM
If I wanted extra time, the first thing I'd do is simply cut out browsing entirely.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on May 26, 2009, 12:48:50 PM
If you're still talking about milliseconds, it must be crazy golf you're playing. ;D

it's just mini golf.  Ask Tiger Woods for his miliseconds ;D
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on May 26, 2009, 01:32:09 PM
If I wanted extra time, the first thing I'd do is simply cut out browsing entirely.

                ;)
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: lovefisher on May 29, 2009, 03:23:43 AM

I think opera is  fastest, and ie is slowest.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: LustrousWS6 on May 29, 2009, 04:01:07 AM
I agree with the Firefox fan club.  On my machine running OSX at home, Camino is a great build based of Firefox that runs much faster on OSX.  Important seeing as this old PowerBook G4 is showing its age...
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: patio on May 29, 2009, 08:00:28 AM
If i run FireFox stripped down with absolutely no extensions and themes it will ru as fast as Chrome or Opera....

After all that's what they are...stripped down browsers.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on May 29, 2009, 11:55:08 AM
If i run FireFox stripped down with absolutely no extensions and themes it will ru as fast as Chrome or Opera....

After all that's what they are...stripped down browsers.

and I think for all browsers if you stripped them all down bare naked, it'll probably run just about as fast as each other for similar websites (assumin all else equal and there's no malware or any other thing hacking up any one browser).
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: nalee on June 04, 2009, 02:24:49 PM
Anything stripped naked should run fast  ;D
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BC_Programmer on June 04, 2009, 06:33:27 PM
Anything stripped naked should run fast  ;D

Tell that to my aunt flo. I don't think she could have run out of our eyesight fast enough.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: computeruler on June 04, 2009, 06:35:11 PM
The person on the geico commercial?
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on June 04, 2009, 08:10:54 PM
The person on the geico commercial?

hopefully they're trying to make web browsing easy ... so easy that even a caveman can handle it.  ;D
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BC_Programmer on June 04, 2009, 08:18:20 PM
Not sure what that has to do with my fictional naked aunt but alright.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BatchFileBasics on June 04, 2009, 08:21:35 PM
guys. the last thing i want to hear when i check a topic about webbrosers
is to hear about naked aunts
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: 2x3i5x on June 04, 2009, 08:22:12 PM
let's just say bare naked ladies instead.

anyway, you guys think srware iron beats google chrome? a privacy-proof google chrome clone with an ad blocker included so you don't need to go hunting for one.

official google chrome's address bar can save all the searches you make to google's servers so google can see what you are searching for and who you are via the ip address if you don't disable the search recommendation function.
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: computeruler on June 05, 2009, 01:49:43 PM
On the commercials for geico the persons name is flo
Title: Re: Fastest browser
Post by: BC_Programmer on June 05, 2009, 05:39:38 PM
On the commercials for geico the persons name is flo

But, you see, she's also wearing clothes. Different aunt.