Is Firefox a good idea on a macbook?

BlueBacchus · BlueBacchus #1 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 04:11 AM

Hello all,
I heard great stuff about safari. Currently I am using firefox and loving it.
Was just wondering if it is a good idea to use firefox on a macbook.
Before I mess up my macbook, wanted to get the general consensus.
Thx

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #2 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 04:20 AM

Yeah sure, if that's the browser for you, go ahead and install it!

You won't mess your mac up merely by installing regular apps...
If you like Firefox, also be sure to check out camino (caminobrowser.org) which is based on the same platform as Firefox, but is a OS X native implementation.

BlueBacchus · BlueBacchus #3 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 04:29 AM

Danke Schoen.

eddiddiums · eddiddiums #4 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 12:29 PM

I love Firefox, especially with the addition of Google Browser Sync to keep my Firefox favorites synced between my desktop and my laptop.

coach_z · coach_z #5 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 04:37 PM

if you like it use it, it will not hurt your computer
-chris

yogi · yogi #6 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 04:45 PM

Firefox is good, I love it's type-to-search feature. But I miss the "Got to Address" feature and the dictionary. Those are great Apple-esque things. Safari is also well integrated into the system which is a plus for me.

kaidomac · kaidomac #7 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 06:35 PM

Yes, but Camino is better!

coach_z · coach_z #8 (**permalink**)

07-23-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kaidomac

Yes, but Camino is better!

you may think that, but the browser that is the 'best' is the browser that best suits the individual users needs
-chris

Tdcdodger · Tdcdodger #9 (**permalink**)

07-28-2006, 05:47 PM

I used Firefox back when I used Windows. So when i made the switch to mac, i started using firefox on mac as well. I love it, except I always have trouble with the add ons like mouse gesgures and FireFTP.

MacWill · MacWill #10 (**permalink**)

07-28-2006, 05:49 PM

I am getting addicted to Safari.

I used Firefox for windows because I hate IE that much. I don't hate Safari

studio34 · studio34 #11 (**permalink**)

07-28-2006, 05:59 PM

Firefox is really customizable and it has some really amazing add-ons. I am a huge fan of a couple in particular:

I have used Camino as well and I like it. It is fast, has a clean (Apple-like interface) and frankly I think it is better than Safari. Firefox is just more to my liking.

dohidied · dohidied #12 (**permalink**)

07-28-2006, 06:06 PM

I used Firefox on Windows and I stuck with Firefox on my Mac because of the extensions and the fact that it can force new windows into tabs, where Safari can't.

BlueBacchus · BlueBacchus #13 (**permalink**)

07-29-2006, 04:18 AM

I wonder how Camino is compared to Firefox.
I am going to do a comparison search.

NikBhat · NikBhat #14 (**permalink**)

07-29-2006, 04:37 AM

Safari eats RAM like monkeys eat Ants from logs in the jungle. (monkeys LOVE eating ants)

BlueBacchus · BlueBacchus #15 (**permalink**)

07-29-2006, 04:40 AM

Oh that is some info I did not know.
Thx for that Nik.

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Member Since: Jan 14, 2005 Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland Posts: 1,973 Mac Specs: iMac Core i5, iPad, iPhone 4	07-23-2006, 04:45 PM Firefox is good, I love it's type-to-search feature. But I miss the "Got to Address" feature and the dictionary. Those are great Apple-esque things. Safari is also well integrated into the system which is a plus for me. If you liked this post, consider using the Reputation System.
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kaidomac #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 18, 2006 Posts: 1,868 Mac Specs: G4 Cube	07-23-2006, 06:35 PM Yes, but Camino is better! Mac Sites - down for reconstruction
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Member Since: Jun 27, 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 62 Mac Specs: dual core 20" iMac \| 2GB RAM \| 256MB ATI Radeon \| 500GB HD \| anticipated delivery: 7/3/06 -> 7/11/06	07-28-2006, 05:59 PM Firefox is really customizable and it has some really amazing add-ons. I am a huge fan of a couple in particular: Web developer toolbar Color picker RSS headlines I have used Camino as well and I like it. It is fast, has a clean (Apple-like interface) and frankly I think it is better than Safari. Firefox is just more to my liking.
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BlueBacchus #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2006 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 192 Mac Specs: White MacBook @ 2ghz, 1 gig of ram, 100GB HDD	07-23-2006, 04:11 AM Hello all, I heard great stuff about safari. Currently I am using firefox and loving it. Was just wondering if it is a good idea to use firefox on a macbook. Before I mess up my macbook, wanted to get the general consensus. Thx
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eddiddiums #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 18, 2006 Location: Dearborn Michigan Posts: 204 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15-inch: 2.66GHz	07-23-2006, 12:29 PM I love Firefox, especially with the addition of Google Browser Sync to keep my Firefox favorites synced between my desktop and my laptop.
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Tdcdodger #9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	07-28-2006, 05:47 PM I used Firefox back when I used Windows. So when i made the switch to mac, i started using firefox on mac as well. I love it, except I always have trouble with the add ons like mouse gesgures and FireFTP.
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MacWill #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2006 Posts: 124	07-28-2006, 05:49 PM I am getting addicted to Safari. I used Firefox for windows because I hate IE that much. I don't hate Safari
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dohidied #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 20, 2006 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 574 Mac Specs: 20" iMac 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, 12" iBook G4 1.07 GHz	07-28-2006, 06:06 PM I used Firefox on Windows and I stuck with Firefox on my Mac because of the extensions and the fact that it can force new windows into tabs, where Safari can't.
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BlueBacchus #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2006 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 192 Mac Specs: White MacBook @ 2ghz, 1 gig of ram, 100GB HDD	07-29-2006, 04:18 AM I wonder how Camino is compared to Firefox. I am going to do a comparison search. My Avatar says it all.
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NikBhat #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 16, 2006 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 250 Mac Specs: White Macbook 2.0 ghz, 80 gig hdd, 1gig ram	07-29-2006, 04:37 AM Safari eats RAM like monkeys eat Ants from logs in the jungle. (monkeys LOVE eating ants) Last edited by NikBhat; 07-29-2006 at 03:00 PM.
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BlueBacchus #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2006 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 192 Mac Specs: White MacBook @ 2ghz, 1 gig of ram, 100GB HDD	07-29-2006, 04:40 AM Oh that is some info I did not know. Thx for that Nik. My Avatar says it all.
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