What's so great about Mozilla

[CasinoGee]

I've been using it for a while now, but my new PC hasn't got it yet and the ol' man needs some convincing for him to let me download it, so why is Mozilla so much better than IE-vil?

[cisono]

Another browser you should consider is FlashPeak SlimBrowser.

Like Firefox, it offers tabbed browsing but tends to use less memory than Firefox (for people who have dozens of pages open at the same time, like me, Firefox can run into trouble after a few hours)

http://www.flashpeak.com/

I normally use both SlimBrowser and Firefox

(plus IE when I have to)

[cisono]

I've been using it for a while now, but my new PC hasn't got it yet and the ol' man needs some convincing for him to let me download it, so why is Mozilla so much better than IE-vil?

These are Firefox's benefits as highlighted by the Mozilla team:

A Better Web Experience

Firefox 1.5 has an intuitive interface and blocks viruses, spyware, and popup ads. It delivers Web pages faster than ever. And it’s easy to install and import your favorites. Packed with useful features like tabbed browsing, Live Bookmarks, and an integrated Search bar, Firefox will change the way you experience the Web, for the better.

Faster Browsing

Enjoy quick page loading as you navigate back and forward in a browsing session. Improvements to the engine that powers Firefox deliver more accurate display of complex Web sites, support for new Web standards, and better overall performance.

Automatic Updates

The new Software Update feature makes it easy to get the latest security and feature updates to Firefox. Firefox automatically downloads these small updates in the background and prompts you when they are ready to be installed.

Tabbed Browsing

Use tabbed browsing to open multiple Web pages in a single browser window, and quickly flip back and forth. Drag and drop open tabs to keep related pages together.

Improved Pop-up Blocking

Firefox’s built-in pop-up blocker has been enhanced to block more unwanted pop-up and pop-under ads.

Integrated Search

Tap into the power of the Web’s most popular search engines with the built-in Search bar, and easily add new engines.

Stronger Security

Firefox keeps you secure when you’re browsing the Web, closing the door on spyware, worms, and viruses. The Firefox community of developers and security experts works around the clock to monitor security issues and release updates to better protect you.

Clear Private Data

Protect your privacy with the new Clear Private Data tool. With a single click, you can delete all personal data, including browsing history, cookies, Web form entries and passwords.

Live Bookmarks

Stay up to date with your favorite Web sites and blogs. Use Live Bookmarks that update themselves automatically with the latest content from the Web.

Accessibility

Firefox 1.5 delivers easier navigation for everyone, including those who are visually or motor-impaired. Firefox is the first browser to support DHTML accessibility, which, when enabled by Web authors, allows rich Web applications to be read aloud. Users may navigate with keystrokes rather than mouse clicks, reducing the tabbing required to navigate documents such as spreadsheets. Firefox 1.5 (Windows version) is also the first browser to meet US federal government requirements that software be easily accessible to users with physical impairments.

Customize Firefox

Select new button controls for your toolbars, install extensions to add new features, or change the look of your browser with themes - the way Firefox looks and works is under your control.

Next Generation Web Support

Innovative new Web applications and services deliver a richer Web experience. Support for open Web standards in Firefox ensures you can get the most out of this emerging class of Web-based tools.

source: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

Let us know if your dad needs more convincing

[Jordan]

It's called Firefox.

Its logo's colors are sort of similar to Leicester City's.

I've never come across any hijacking software (adware, spyware, search hijackers, etc.) while using Firefox.

[MC Prussian]

I am using Firefox for a while now and it's really better than Microsoft's Explorer, although it often takes longer for me to open new or known sites.

There's nothing safer than Firefox at the moment, though.

And the userface is so simple to handle.

[Hitesh]

It gives the user more choice and better browsing!!!

IE is jsut annoying and causes way to many problems!

[davieG]

I've twice recently been swamped by spyware and both times they've got to me when I've been using IE. In both cases they took control of IE and became my start up page resulting in me spending 8 to 10 hours on both occasions cleaning it up with some on line help.

It can be a bit slower opening up but compared to the time spent washing my PC clean it's something I'm prepared to put up with.