[G4] Re: Browser software choices.

[John Niven]

Oh BTW here is a good article...

http://lowendmac.com/ed/royal/08sr/11-mac-browsers-compared.html


--- On Tue, 9/9/08, John Niven <senseamp at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: John Niven <senseamp at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Browser software choices.
> To: "A place to discuss Apple's G4 computers." <g4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com>
> Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:41 AM
> Choice of browser is a valid topic for users to consider.
> I'm very fond of Safari. It seems to be very good (fast)
> at downloading files. But I'm finding that I can't
> use the latest versions on my machine that is limited to
> Panther (for other s/w compatibility reasons).
> 
> On the other hand the latest version of Firefox (a free
> download) runs fine in Panther, and has an identical version
> for Linux and Windows PC, (which I'm also forced to
> use). So it's very useful to only have to get used to
> one browser for all platforms. Apple has no incentive to
> keep their software/hardware requirements low, but Firefox
> (and other alternatives) do.
> 
> I've also been trying out Camino, which is optimized
> for G4 computers. It does seem fast but has some
> compatibility issues with some sites.
> 
> Hope that helps.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> PS Classic users should look at iCab. Just about the only
> "modern" browser around now.
> 
> 
> --- On Mon, 9/8/08, Earle Jones
> <earle.jones at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> > From: Earle Jones <earle.jones at comcast.net>
> > Subject: Re: [G4] (no subject)
> > To: charlesr_whited at yahoo.com, "A place to
> discuss Apple's G4 computers."
> <g4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com>
> > Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 11:04 PM
> > On Sep 8, 2008, at 8:54 PM, charles whited wrote:
> > 
> > > blow off safari down load FIREFOX, had same prob
> > thought it was  
> > > because i upgraded from os9. anyway FOREFOX works
> with
> > all your apps  
> > > ect.. you wiill like it better !!
> > 
> > *
> > Would it be possible to rephrase the above in English?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > earle
> > *
> > 
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