Faster Web Browser

POIRET007 · 06-20-2007, 12:11 PM

Which is the faster web browser-Firefox or Thunderbird.Which is the latest version of the faster one and where can i download it free of cost

dai · 06-20-2007, 12:19 PM

as far as i know Thunderbird is the email program used by firefox not a browser
opera is recognised as the fastest browser and comes with inbuilt mail program and download manager
http://www.google.com/url?q=http://w...qVjqYoucV9uxxQ
http://www.google.com/url?sa=L&ai=BH..._UvFGbJB-3lLKA

**Kalim** · 06-20-2007, 01:28 PM

I would say Opera or Slimbrowser (IE clone) latest version are the fastest all round. Google them and visit their site to download and see for yourself.

**Fox** · 06-21-2007, 07:57 PM

For me, it's worth the sacrifice to have the add-on usability in Firefox. My computer's not that fast anyway.

~~kbd_usr~~ · 06-22-2007, 06:57 AM

Nah, you want Elinks, or lynx in a linux environment. These are non-graphical and page load is phenomenal. Typically, less than 2 seconds per page load, and you only display images you want!

Tumbleweed36 · 06-22-2007, 07:00 AM

My vote goes to Opera. Very fast, easy to configure or personalize and just a great free browser.

**Kalim** · 06-22-2007, 02:13 PM

Actually, Linux web browsing is a better experience than in Windows all round, even download/upload with the same network connection, but I'm sure we're just talking about XP here.

**Fox** · 06-22-2007, 04:39 PM

If only designers actually cared enough about text only users to make style sheets that are compatible with lynx.

**Go The Power** · 06-22-2007, 05:35 PM

I think Opera is the fastest

redsunx · 06-22-2007, 06:27 PM

FIREFOX then get the fasterfox add on

**Fox** · 06-23-2007, 10:09 AM

But make sure to disable prefetching, or link following or whatever it's called. It's a faux pas to suck up bandwidth that 90% of the time you don't even need.

**Kalim** · 06-23-2007, 10:16 AM

Yup, what Fox said applies to Fx when using Fasterfox along with it. Disable the Prefetch option in that addon.

~~kbd_usr~~ · 06-23-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox

If only designers actually cared enough about text only users to make style sheets that are compatible with lynx.

Elinks is awesome, and calls up an internal display image program, and does quite well at adjusting fonts for readability. I know, I use it to flip around some time.

Very small, too. I popped it in Ubuntu for kicks, and as far as reading news sites, itisit.

06-20-2007, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
POIRET007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 OS: xp	Faster Web Browser Which is the faster web browser-Firefox or Thunderbird.Which is the latest version of the faster one and where can i download it free of cost

06-20-2007, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,686 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Faster Web Browser as far as i know Thunderbird is the email program used by firefox not a browser opera is recognised as the fastest browser and comes with inbuilt mail program and download manager http://www.google.com/url?q=http://w...qVjqYoucV9uxxQ http://www.google.com/url?sa=L&ai=BH..._UvFGbJB-3lLKA __________________

06-20-2007, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Re: Faster Web Browser I would say Opera or Slimbrowser (IE clone) latest version are the fastest all round. Google them and visit their site to download and see for yourself.

06-21-2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Faster Web Browser For me, it's worth the sacrifice to have the add-on usability in Firefox. My computer's not that fast anyway. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

06-22-2007, 06:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
~~kbd_usr~~ Register user Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 126 OS: Ubuntu Linux, 7.04	Re: Faster Web Browser Nah, you want Elinks, or lynx in a linux environment. These are non-graphical and page load is phenomenal. Typically, less than 2 seconds per page load, and you only display images you want!

06-22-2007, 07:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,671 OS: XP Professional	Re: Faster Web Browser My vote goes to Opera. Very fast, easy to configure or personalize and just a great free browser. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

06-22-2007, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Re: Faster Web Browser Actually, Linux web browsing is a better experience than in Windows all round, even download/upload with the same network connection, but I'm sure we're just talking about XP here.

06-22-2007, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Faster Web Browser If only designers actually cared enough about text only users to make style sheets that are compatible with lynx. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

06-22-2007, 05:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Go The Power Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 10,994 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Faster Web Browser I think Opera is the fastest __________________

06-22-2007, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
redsunx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 466 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 (And loving it) My System	Re: Faster Web Browser FIREFOX then get the fasterfox add on __________________ He said, you are the chosen one! And I didn't even graduate from High School.

06-23-2007, 10:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Faster Web Browser But make sure to disable prefetching, or link following or whatever it's called. It's a faux pas to suck up bandwidth that 90% of the time you don't even need. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

06-23-2007, 10:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Re: Faster Web Browser Yup, what Fox said applies to Fx when using Fasterfox along with it. Disable the Prefetch option in that addon.