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Browser Comparison - Firefox 2 b1, IE7 b3, Opera 9

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the fire-a-broadside dept.

mikemuch writes "The browser wars have heated up again, with Microsoft putting Beta 3 of Internet Explorer 7 out for all to download (not just developers anymore), Firefox coming out with the first beta of its version 2, and Opera releasing version 9. ExtremeTech has a shoot-out of the three browsers, with feature comparisons and tests of resource usage, startup time, and Acid2 standards compliance. Standout features are Opera's built-in BitTorrent support, Firefox's spellchecker for forms, and IE's Quick Tabs view. Firefox is still ahead in extensions, while Opera has some slick UI conveniences."

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  1. Opera's UI is slick? by neoform · · Score: 0, Troll

    "Opera has some slick UI conveniences"

    I'd say Opera's interface is anything but slick, it's the MySpace of web browsers when it comes to looks. Even IE looks classier than Opera.. (firefox obviously taking the crown).

    Honnestly, the only thing that stops me from using Opera is it's ugly interface.

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  2. Opera? by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 0, Troll
    Opera releasing version 9
    I didn't realize Opera was still a player (very understood the "pay for a web browser" bit), but BitTorrent is an interesting addition.
    Firefox is still ahead in extensions
    I don't run any Firefox extensions, but can someone explain why Firefox gets lauded for "lots of extensions" while IE gets dinged for lots of ActiveX controls?
  3. Re:Searching from the address bar by TomorrowPlusX · · Score: 0, Troll

    Love your sig. As an American, I can't agree more. I'd welcome with open arms European soldiers marching on Washington, bringing freedom.

    That said, good post. Firefox, as a browser, is already excellent ( though not great on Macs ). Fix the rendering!

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  4. Re:Searching from the address bar by Sparr0 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Why on earth would you want a new tab button? It is a waste of toolbar space and slower than the alternative in every single situation. Want to open an arbitrary site? Ctrl+T then type in the address bar, no mouse required. Want to open a bookmark or link in the new tab? Middle click them, or ctrl+click if you are button-impaired.