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I voted, but I use IE at home and NS at work....
Firefox on Macintosh
Galeon/Mozilla
I use Opera by choice (used to be Netscape by choice, but these sites keep crashing my Netscape). Also use IE a lot, often forced into it by stupid sites that are optimised it....but I hate it. I just hate it. I dislike all Microsoft software. A lot. cabinetmaker/college instructor. Cape Breton, N.S
I was in the computer business all my working life and have seen the love/hate relationships with Microsoft since their first operating system was introduced. But, I have never been able to explain it????? I think it might be another right brain/left brain thing. In my shop, some people loved Sun Unix and of course hated Microsoft. And, vice versa. I think it would make a hell of a paper for a thesis.
PlaneWood by Mike_in_KatyPlaneWood
Mike, what an argument/thesis it would be too! I love Unix because I like to tinker. When I want simple and clean I go with Microsoft's OS's. In midrange and main frame systems its pretty tough to beat the IBM OS's. Each have their own merits in their environments. Keeping an open mind and taking advantage of their individual merits is how we build highly optimized systems.
So, that's what these surveys (systems analysis) are about. Find out what people are using and optimize the system based on the users needs. In this case the end user is either a customer or potential customer. Keep as many people happy and comfortable as possible without adversley affecting the profit ratio and your marketing tool (this website) is a success. Steve - in Northern California
Mark,
I voted but, a question like this gets me to worrying.....especially in view of The Move. Why do you ask?
Dano
Dano,
I ask because I am collecting data on what you all use out there, so that we can better serve you. I am working with Proserpo on some enhancements which we hope to release in the upcoming weeks and I just want to be sure that we have all bases covered. MarkSYSOP
Mark,
Thanks for the reply. Are these "enhancements" going to replicate the "old" site.? ;-)
Dano"Form and Function are One" - Frank L. Wright
Dano,
Are they going to replicate the old site? In a word no. But they are things that you all have requested. One of them being increased picture space. I hope to be releasing that one very soon, maybe as early as next week.
MarkSYSOP
If you want to better serve us here are a couple of suggestions:
1. The main topics should be in the same order, always, regardless of when a posting was made.
2. Within a main topic the order of posts should always be chronological, BY THE ORIGINAL POSTER (like the old version).
Thank you.
Ben,
Thanks for the input, we are working on some solutions similar to what you ask and will hopefully have something in the upcoming weeks to release to you.
MarkSYSOP
Right now I am using Opera 6.0. I also use Netscape 4.78 as well as Mozilla (I forget what version). I don't like Microsoft. And YES, I think they should be broken up.
I have been using IE 5 but am downloading and switching to Firefox by Mozilla. Too many spyware nasties on the net for my continued use of Microsoft browsers.
Michael Burton
Thunderbird Hardwoods
Kiln Dried Mesquite Lumber
Llano, TX
Holy Cow where did you dig up this old relic of a Poll? Feel like I just got on the way back machine... Thanks for updating the info though always good to hear from users about what they are using here. -MSYSOP[email protected]Have you updated your forum profile lately? Please Do!
<SYSOP>Holy Cow where did you dig up this old relic of a Poll?
<Mikey>Hah! I was just exploring and found this poll. I thought it would be interesting to see what people were using now. Microsoft killed Netscape but it looks like they are getting there butts kick by Mozilla again. :-)Michael BurtonThunderbird HardwoodsKiln Dried Mesquite LumberLlano, TX
Hah! I was just exploring and found this poll. I thought it would be interesting to see what people were using now. Microsoft killed Netscape but it looks like they are getting there butts kick by Mozilla again. :-)
Yeah, but if schools (like the one I'm in right now) use Microsoft Int Exp (like I do here), then I think Firefox has a long way to go, but what is computer software talk doing in a WW forum?
B Near
Sure sounds like you guys ought to consider revising your site to be a little more Firefox-friendly... Get rid of that ActiveX business! Isn't there something else that allows the formatting functions with Firefox?"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." A. Einstein
http://www.albionworks.net
Mac OSX Safari
Firefox
Firefox 1.0
SYSOP,
You should add a choice for those of us who use more than one Browser.
For example, I use Internet Explorer and Netscape.
Matthew
Maybe one of these days I recreate the Poll with current information as this one is over 2 years old and was dug up from the basement...SYSOP[email protected]Have you updated your forum profile lately? Please Do!
SYSOP,
Oh, how embarassing! I didn't even notice that the thread was started in 2002. I saw it as a current topic and took it as an active poll.If I had seen Danford C. Jennings, I would have known something was off!
Mozilla, until they get popups like MSN!Bob
firefox
Firefox 1.0.1
I use a Mac and use Safari as my browser.
Thanks,
B. Smtih
Firefox.
Web sites should be browser independent though. There's nothing more aggravating than hitting a web site that has been "optimized" for one browser (which is a nice way of saying it uses nonstandard stuff that makes it broken on most browsers).
Pete
Edited 3/15/2005 5:18 pm ET by BRADLEPC
Microsquirt have a lot to answer for...Mike Wallace
Stay safe....Have fun
Firefox
Mozilla - on the recommendation of my service provider to speed up interaction with secure sites. My ISP is a bi-directional satellite-based service. The actual data transfer rate is slower than DSL or cable but with various acceleration techniques, using Mozilla among them, the apparent speed is close to the DSL I previously used. Other benefits that I have noticed are that pop-ups are easier to manage and incidence of e-mail SPAM is lower.
FWIW
firefox 1.0.1
I have used Mozilla Firefox since its official release and love it.
Woodchuck Canuck
If you cut too many corners, you will be going around in circles.
Edited 3/15/2005 9:45 pm ET by Woodchuck Canuck
Mozilla 1.7. Like others, I have not use IE for a while now and have moved from Netscape 4.78 to Mozilla.
Safari 1.2.4 (Mac)
also checking out Firefox
[Avoid schadenfreude]
Mozilla
firefox 1.0.1Way toooo many problems with explorer, lots of adware, spyware, etc....not a prob since switching 2 months ago........and it blocks all pop ups thus far...Hit 'em hard, hit 'em fast, SHOW NO MERCY!!!
To NY and everone,
I see posts like this all the time regarding issues with IE. I have XP Home with IE6, have kept up with all the updates, etc., and have no problem with any sites or with security. I also keep McAfee current with all virus protection, etc.
Note: I don't own any MS stock or anything, just a satisfied user. I've tried Firefox and found soem formatting issues even when standard HTML coding is used on a site.
Regards,
Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting Click Here if you're interested in a good,inexpensive website host.
Food for Thought: The Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
Let me clarify my comment of firefox and why I use it. Have had a couple problems over the last couple years after getting the new puter. Got a virus once that was tricking my virus protection into thinking everything was ok, but this thing ran like molasses in January even with the broadband connection. Was not aware of the situation until I called Dell and spoke to a customer rep...he recommended Eanthology.com for my virus protection, I think I pay 5 bucks a month for continually upgraded virus protection and it works just like they say it will...anyway...(I'm computer illiterate BTW), my step daughter somehow managed to turn the virus protection one night and we started having problems.....called Eanthology and spoke to one of their reps as we started getting the worst bunch of pop ups and programs that would appear out of nowhere, including desktop icons almost every time we logged on. Anyone ever heard of ISearch?? It's bad news!! To make a long story short, the guy at eanthology recommended Firefox as IE was and still is having way too many problems.....since I started using FF I've had no problems at all, this thing runs great and I'm completely sold on their constant improvements to the site......I recommend it to all who hate the constant pop ups!! If you have any questions about the ISearch, I'll fill you in...just ask.......Hit 'em hard, hit 'em fast, SHOW NO MERCY!!!
there's a real easy way to get rid of ISearch.....and it costs nothing.....takes about 10 minutes of your time.....Hit 'em hard, hit 'em fast, SHOW NO MERCY!!!
I use Firefox.
More secure than IE better functionality and extensibility.
Tim
Soon-to-be furniture maker
Port Townsend, WA
mozilla firefox.
Safari Mac OSX
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
Firefox. Got really tired of the IE crap.
"I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
Firefox
OS2 WARP.....Just wanted to see if you were paying attention!
Mozilla Firefox ver 1.0
Mozilla.
I'm using an old Mac (9.2), and when I get into the OS X system, I intend to move to Firefox.
EDIT: I might add that I am not a Microsoft hater. But staying out of the Microsoft orbit seems to spare one of a lot of problems like viruses, spyware, etc. As far as Mozilla is concerned, I really don't know if it is any better than IE, but I like the format a lot better.
Microsoft is the target of a lot of antipathy in the computer world, and I prefer to stay as far from the bullseye as I can.
Edited 3/15/2005 11:49 pm ET by nikkiwood
I use Mozilla Firefox. I use IE-6 only if I need to download something from Microsoft. DW uses Netscape, but this vote is for Mozilla.
I use Mozilla Firefox Ver. 1.0.1
Fast, no pop-ups, and some interesting tools such as Ad Block.
Regards,
Ron
Mozilla Firefox
Latest version of Safari
Since i got a new computer, I have not been able to log on with IE. I could view threads, but could not post. Disabled firewalls, set cookies, nothing worked.
So I downloaded Mozilla/Firefox, and use that for the taunton forums, IE for practically everything else.
John Svenson, builder, remodeler, NE Ohio
Mozilla/Firefox
M$IE is too risky to use these days
Safari
Opera
Netscape and
MS Iexplorer
It's baaack!FireFox. And Thunderbird for e-mail. ;-)
MazelTov FirefoxEdited 7/4/2006 1:25 pm ET by Steinmetz
Edited 7/4/2006 1:29 pm ET by Steinmetz
Mozilla Firefox 1.504
Edited 7/3/2006 11:50 pm ET by h12721
I.E out, MOZILLA FIREFOX in.
Best thing that ever happened to a dumb old country boy.
Mozilla Firefox 1.0.7
Firefox and Thunderbird. Nothing like tabbed browsing!
Safari 2.0.3
Safari 2.0.4 Nyaa Nyaaaa.
"Safari 2.0.4 Nyaa Nyaaaa."Another MAC guy -- good man!Where in Central Florida? Maybe you've run into my good buddy, Joe Taylor from St. Augustine -- maker of fine furniture and knives, painter of portraits and landscapes and the world's biggest Gator fan. And from your profile picture, your spritual outdoor culinary twin.
Yep -- iMac G-5 and wife has iMac G-4. Got into Macs when we were in the book business a couple of decades ago. We're in Maitland, next to Orlando. Don't know your friend, but I figure we're all related spiritually anyhow (even Splintie who doesn't approve of BBQ).
Hey Mac Guys!,
I feel so "old school" with Safari 1.3.2!Best,John
"I feel so "old school" with Safari 1.3.2!"No, "old school" is taking 6" off a pass on the jointer. Oh, sorry, thought I was in a different thread.
Want to discuss free hand on the TS? :-)Best,John
Free hand on the tablesaw? Does "free" mean severed?
Just kidding John!
Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb
ROFL!!!! Very Good! Mabey that's how "thing" got its start. (Adams Family)John
He'd be a great holdown or featherboard would'nt he?
Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb
Actually, I was thinking of starting a post on the relative merits of freehand on the radial.
Dear Mike,
Ok, now THAT"S scary!John
All,
Well thanks for the feedback on this, but I am not sure how this thread/poll got resurrected because I originally started this thread in May of 2002! So if you where confused as to why Safari wasn't listed well that's because it didn't exist when I asked the question. I was thinking about doing this poll again maybe I will start over.
I am a firm believer that all web pages should use the KISS principle.Keep It Simple StupidThat means:
1. Special features to one particular browser, no matter how nice, etc., MUST NOT BE USED!2. Only features, ANSII generic "Standard", should be used... with a little ingenuity, it can be done.3. Make your web pages so they can run on ALL browsers!
It has been said... "If it can run with the Opera browser, it can run on all of them."4. If the above are NOT done, you will be losing a prospective customer.That simple!IMHOLJ
"Ok, now THAT"S scary!"Maybe a tad scary, but it's all part of my plan to a get a PBS gig. I'm thinking that the "Super Dave Osborne of Woodworking" can fill a market niche for sure. First show could be "Swapping fence rails front to back, reversing the fence and working from the other side of the saw* -- just like having a power feeder, but without the expense." Maybe another show, "Mescaline, it's so much more than a morning shop pick-me-up." I don't know, I'm still in development here.*Attention neophyte woodworkers. All operations were performed by trained stunt woodworkers in a closed shop environment. DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME.
Dear Mike,
Oooohhh, you are a sick, sick man. I like that, I hate being the only one! I'm in when you start that thread! Best,John
Mozilla Firefox
I use firefox and IE 7 beta, but when I get a chance I get on a mac and use safari. I have to use a pc for work, but much rather use a mac. My pc is running style xp on it so I can make it 'look' like a mac running OS X panther. My older macs are so old ( they still run and go online) that the graphics these days take too long to load.
Edited 7/4/2006 5:18 pm ET by pcooper
Safari, baby. If all the world was on a Mac, life would be a much happier existence.
Sorry I desagree,
If all the world was on Mac you and I and all the happy Mac users would have all the problems and viruses and spys..t they have !C.
Good point, citrouille. I must agree with you.
Dear Cit,
I suppose that is true, hypothetically, with the exception of the headaches associated with "Windows". Once the "ifs" are removed the reality is that right now, Macs are relatively secure. Hey, they now offer the best(?) of both worlds, for you all that are into pain & frustration, you can now run "Windows" in a native environment, right on your Mac! You might even be able to buy stickers to cover up the Apple logo, so that your friends won't know!Best,John
Netscape 7.1 and new MAC user with Safari on my G4 Powerbook.
Hey! Welcome aboard, fellow Mac user!John
Yep Safari Mac user here also.
Go Mac! What machine? I use a G-4 with dual 1.25 Ghz processors. It is a few years old, but I am glad that I sprung for the twins as it keeps up pretty well.Best,John
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla Firefox
Safari 1.3....stone age software..... :-)
old Mac G-3 (also have an old Mac Plus and an old PowerBook 160 that still work and have never been in the shop.....)
Tonight's joke:
What does IBM stand for?
" I bought McIntosh..... " :-)
Cheers!
James, a Mac user since 1989.....
Five year old iMac G4 with Safari 2.0.4 and OS 10.4.7.
Occasionally use Firefox when web sites require it and Netscape 7.2 or Explorer 5.2.3 on the rare occasion when a web site won't allow me to use Safari.
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox
Avant
By far the best...
Mac, Safari at home and at work.
Andy
"It seemed like a good idea at the time"
Mozilla Firefox
G5 iMac with Safari.
Regards,
Chuck
GO TEAM APPLE!
Safari - A longtime Mac user. Although I us IE in Parallels when running XP.
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safari
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox at work, Konqueror at home.
Use standards-compliant code and you don't have to worry about what browser people are using.
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