Should I use Safari or Firefox?

silvine · silvine #1 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:07 AM

I have my new iMac about a week and a half now and am still finding my way round.

I always use Firefox however I am curious about Safari. Is it any bettter and can it do anything that Firefox can't? Is there any reason why I should switch?

On a side note does anyone have any advice on how to best use Spaces and Workflow?

05GT · 05GT #2 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:33 AM

I'm planning to use Firefox. From what I've been reading, the download managers available for Firefox integration into iGetter and whatnot are a lot better.

That's just one of the reasons that I'll be using Firefox.

I've always used it on PC.

silvine · silvine #3 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:37 AM

What's iGetter like?

05GT · 05GT #4 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:42 AM

It's your basic download manager. Batch downloads is what I mainly use it for.

VonSwanko · VonSwanko #5 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:43 AM

I use both safari and firefox. Each has its own pros and cons. Some web pages look better and work better on different browsers.

silvine · silvine #6 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:47 AM

Firefox has a batch download manager built in though. I like the Mac OS because it's streamlined. I don't really want to be using two different browsers though.

skaheadpunk · skaheadpunk #7 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:49 AM

Try it. See which one you prefer.

eric · eric #8 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 10:52 AM

i used firefox pretty much exclusively on my home pc (after switching from opera), when i got my macbook, i tried firefox for a day and then never reopened it. never needed to, safari has been just fine on it's own.

when i installed a new HD and reloaded OS X, i never even felt the need to reload firefox.

JohnTheMacGeek · JohnTheMacGeek #9 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 11:28 AM

Try them both. I'm using Firefox 3 RC1. I like it much better than Firefox 2 or Safari. I highly recommend getting the Adblock Plus add-on for Firefox. I rarely see ads any more!

GroovyLinuxGuy · GroovyLinuxGuy #10 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 11:53 AM

If all our applications at work worked in Safari, then I would happily just use that. Alas, due to some poor writing, one of our Ruby apps does not work in Safari, so I am left with Firefox for testing purposes. And once Firefox is open, well, I just keep using it for everything. I have to admit though, it does have some cool extensions and themes

skaheadpunk · skaheadpunk #11 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnTheMacGeek

Try them both. I'm using Firefox 3 RC1. I like it much better than Firefox 2 or Safari. I highly recommend getting the Adblock Plus add-on for Firefox. I rarely see ads any more!

Had to try it, love it, thank you!

Chris_Mav · Chris_Mav #12 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 12:22 PM

I prefer firefox over safari, i love all the different add-ons with firefox

brianwmay · brianwmay #13 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 06:34 PM

I switched about 2 months ago and now use BOTH applications as I feel they both have strengths and weaknesses. Together it is a 'no lose' situation and in reality it's only adding an extra icon to the dock.

Fill your boots, live dangerously . . .

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #14 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 06:54 PM

I use firefox 3 pretty much exclusively.

thedood · thedood #15 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 08:33 PM

I'm going to really confuse the author of this thread....

Although Safari is my default browser, I prefer Camino over Firefox.

silvine #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2008 Posts: 52	05-26-2008, 10:07 AM I have my new iMac about a week and a half now and am still finding my way round. I always use Firefox however I am curious about Safari. Is it any bettter and can it do anything that Firefox can't? Is there any reason why I should switch? On a side note does anyone have any advice on how to best use Spaces and Workflow? Last edited by silvine; 05-26-2008 at 10:13 AM.
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05GT #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 09, 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 353	05-26-2008, 10:33 AM I'm planning to use Firefox. From what I've been reading, the download managers available for Firefox integration into iGetter and whatnot are a lot better. That's just one of the reasons that I'll be using Firefox. I've always used it on PC. -13 MBA / 16GB iP5 / 32GB iPad 3
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05GT #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 09, 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 353	05-26-2008, 10:42 AM It's your basic download manager. Batch downloads is what I mainly use it for. -13 MBA / 16GB iP5 / 32GB iPad 3
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VonSwanko #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 24, 2007 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 24 Mac Specs: 2.2 MacBook Pro	05-26-2008, 10:43 AM I use both safari and firefox. Each has its own pros and cons. Some web pages look better and work better on different browsers. www.inkandoil.com www.pimpvilledeli.com www.fatbottomgirlsrock.com cooking web site made on iweb
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Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	05-26-2008, 10:52 AM i used firefox pretty much exclusively on my home pc (after switching from opera), when i got my macbook, i tried firefox for a day and then never reopened it. never needed to, safari has been just fine on it's own. when i installed a new HD and reloaded OS X, i never even felt the need to reload firefox. Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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silvine #6 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2008 Posts: 52	05-26-2008, 10:47 AM Firefox has a batch download manager built in though. I like the Mac OS because it's streamlined. I don't really want to be using two different browsers though.
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skaheadpunk #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2008 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 1,760 Mac Specs: MacBook, iPod Classic, 8GB 3G iPhone, Time Capsule	05-26-2008, 10:49 AM Try it. See which one you prefer.
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JohnTheMacGeek #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 05, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 874 Mac Specs: Mid 2009 MacBook Pro  Mid 2007 iMac  4G iPod Touch  iPhone 4S  iPad	05-26-2008, 11:28 AM Try them both. I'm using Firefox 3 RC1. I like it much better than Firefox 2 or Safari. I highly recommend getting the Adblock Plus add-on for Firefox. I rarely see ads any more!
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GroovyLinuxGuy #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 125 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro, 12" iBook G4, 14" iBook G4 running Ubuntu 7.10	05-26-2008, 11:53 AM If all our applications at work worked in Safari, then I would happily just use that. Alas, due to some poor writing, one of our Ruby apps does not work in Safari, so I am left with Firefox for testing purposes. And once Firefox is open, well, I just keep using it for everything. I have to admit though, it does have some cool extensions and themes
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Chris_Mav #12 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2008 Location: Liverpool, Uk Posts: 150 Mac Specs: iMac 2.4ghz C2D, 3GB Ram & Powerbook G4 1.5Ghz 2Gb Ram	05-26-2008, 12:22 PM I prefer firefox over safari, i love all the different add-ons with firefox
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brianwmay #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 286 Mac Specs: MBP, iPad 2 64, 2 x iPod Touch, MBA, 2 x iPhone 3g	05-26-2008, 06:34 PM I switched about 2 months ago and now use BOTH applications as I feel they both have strengths and weaknesses. Together it is a 'no lose' situation and in reality it's only adding an extra icon to the dock. Fill your boots, live dangerously . . . Mac Junkie - MacBook Pro 2.4, 500Gb, 4Gb - MacBook Air (wife's), - iPad 2 64Gb - 2 x iPod Touch 32Gb and iPhones 3GS 32Gb
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Dysfunction #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,529 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	05-26-2008, 06:54 PM I use firefox 3 pretty much exclusively. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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thedood #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 26, 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 300 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 15". 2.4GHz. - 2GB RAM. - 60GB HD@7200 rpm.	05-26-2008, 08:33 PM I'm going to really confuse the author of this thread.... Although Safari is my default browser, I prefer Camino over Firefox. NABET - CWA <the union label.
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