[SteveQ]

Hi Everyone

Just wondering who uses what browser? I use IE 8 cos I don't think graphics and particularly text look as good in Firefox. Opinions please?

Ste

[Lev]

FireFox, definitely.

[oujipickle]

Firefox

[Sam G]

Firefox.

P.S. you forgot Safari and Opera on your list...

[HogIT]

Never understood why firefox is so well loved! Opera then ie8

[Lev]

1. a huge of toolz for web developperz.
2. 'view-selection-source' ability

ff rulezzz forever!

[andyl]

Since the poll allows for Chrome - I'm going with that. Firefox is the slowest of the lot (on OS X & W7 at least). The useful web-dev plugins for Firefox are, or will soon be, available for Chrome. No need to stick with the bulky fox anymore.

[lee grant]

I made the switch to chrome and dont think going back to firefox is on the cards, it's so fast and the minimalistic look is great!

[cheeko24]

firefox. lee i got into chrome when it first came out but since reformatted and haven't installed for ages, recommended?

[sunwukung]

Firefox. Internet Explorer can go take a hike, just on principle - I don't care if they adhere to every standard in the book*

I tried Chrome, and while the extensions are kind of okay - they're pretty flakey compared to FF. I mean, Firebug lite? Webkit is nice, but it just ain't Firebug.

I also liked Opera for a while, but without Xmarks under the bonnet, it's kind of an all or nothing deal.

FF is slooooooow, but it's the best browser for working on.


*(which they don't, and they're doing a great job of scuppering canvas and video element interoperability in HTML5, along with effectively destroying XHTML)

[AKLP]

Firefox, cause it fits me, simple as that
Chrome is also good but well, im used to firefox now, dont wanna change

[Renarion Arenimon]

Long ago I've been using Internet Explorer, but when Mozzila Firefox showed up I switched over and remained loyal so far . I'm not sure why some people say Firefox is slow. It never ran particularly slow for me, if on occassion.

I have to praise Opera as well, meaning the newest version. Thing is, you just can't choose browsers exclusively based on looks anymore. All the new versions of all browsers have begun to incorporate great graphics, so it all comes down to the same thing.

I guess you should give each browser a 1-month test period, write down "+" and "-" and then decide based on solid facts. Hearing other people's opinions also helps.

But I'm sticking with Firefox. Like the name, like the looks, and I can stand a few slow-downs every once in a while

[tigerlabs]

Been using firefox for 6 years.. Switching? No way.

[CharlesGreig]

I use chrome as my main browser, thought I have FF at work and IE (the Intranet I develop is for a school that's network is standardised around IE) and I use safari and opera on my iphone (only use opera when I am on a rubbish connection cos it is faster than safari, if a little bit lame in comparison)

to be honest, I think that if a site I design or that someone else has designed doesn't look OK on all the main browsers, I don't think they deserver my time/consideration anyway, so its a moot point to me .

Greigy

[Frost Tear]

As I have a Mac, I like Safari myself... I hardly use plugins. I do have FireFox installed too though.

[notbanksy]

Opera for consuming the internet (fantastic built in IRC client) and firefox for making the internet. What SWK said ^^

[k9ruby]

Firefox

[Lev]

Elephant vs Whale

[Loxley]

Firefox, mainly because I can't live without Firebug now, it's such an awesome addon. Secondly I choose Safari.

IE is terrible, it causes more problems than it's worth I wish they would sort it out.

[dod]

A ninja uses them all?

[Lev]

Quote

A ninja uses them all?

Yea, even Lynx.

[Nathf1505]

Firefox Ftw

[jheg]

2. 'view-selection-source' ability

Wow I never knew that! thats gonna help me so much!!!!

FF BTW however Safari is pretty quick!

[ComfortablyNumb]

Never design in IE!!!

FF is the best for sure. At last count I had 22 Add ons, mainly web design/development tools. Firebug with YSlow and Web Development Tools are my favs plus HTML validator.

When you use Firefox Sync (incorporated with Siphon) you can have the same FF set up no matter where you are: bookmarks, history - the lot - even pasonas!!!

Follow the mantra: design for FF, tweek for IE...

Regs,
Numb

[Tommo]

Safari, - Ahead of the competition by miles

[Georgew]

I'm a Safari user for it's speed. Lots of tabs: Chrome is the better browser.

[Ciwan]

Damn I switched to Macs last week. and I thought my ISP was the cause of the slow internet speed.

But after reading this .. I'm starting to think it is the FireFox for Mac that is slow !! On Windows I always use FireFox since it was Fast. On the Mac though .. it is VERY SLOW in my case.

I'm going to use Safari from now on. I'll keep FF for Firebug.

Thanks

[keyboardboy1]

Firefox is better because it have lots of function and plugins.

[GeneralGrin]

I started out using Internet Explorer but after trying Firefox, I haven't gone back. I've heard that Chrome is good, but I haven't tried it yet. Is it faster than Firefox or about the same?

[tibbsy]

Firefox has certainly got the best range of web developer add ons but I still prefer Safari.

[candy.joomlashine]

1 vote for Firefox firefox firefox - Fast, stable, tons of useful and amazing add-ons.

I don't need anything else.

[RobertG]

chrome all the way, w3c compliant, graphic and text are good and accepts css3 and HTML5. The developers view is great also. Its fast loading and is a good all round browser...

Internet explorer is a web designers nightmare as they write there own code, only 25% w3c compliant, Only 40% css3 compliant and all round "rubbish" browser.... The only reason they are so big is all pc's are pre installed with them and people do not bother changing them.

Firefox is ok but very slow, takes about 10 seconds for the window to even popup. I keep getting messages about the stupid plugins need updating etc which is annouying.

Safari again needs updating every 30 seconds it seams and the text on it doesnt look as good as some other browsers. Not bad, better than firefox and ie.

Opera - not even speaking about that cack...

[wil]

Firefox - because it syncs with my phone and I can have all the same bookmarks setting etc on my phone.
Chrome will be good when the same add ons arrive soon. I think that will make it a serious competitor to Firefox.

Have the others too but only really use them to see how things look, including the brick that is IE.

[manush]

Firefox. Its lot better then IE

complete css style sheet resource
http://cssbulk.blogspot.com

[amon64]

Safari because it loads quick in Snow Leopard. Chrome on Windows (XP) for the same reason.

[Krannky]

I like firefox for the addons

[Bittersweet]

FF leads)

[nimiety]

I personally love firefox and their addons.

[cibgraphics]

Safari for browsing, firefox for dev.

[abeer]

FF