Netscape Vrs. Explorer

[B7500]

Does Netscape seem glitchy to you? It seems I have more problems with Netscape locking up or crashing especially on TBN. Yet, when I use Explorer I don't have these same problems. The trouble is I'm use to using Netscape and reluctant to change. I've tried different versions too but that don't help.

 

[RayBee]

Tawoo: I use both, sometimes simultaneously, Explorer works well for me at TBN. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif Netscape is problematic , /w3tcompact/icons/hmm.gif but I need to use it on other forums where explorer won't work. .....RayBee /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Harv]

Yes, Netscape has difficulty with some of the latest enhancements to the TBN pages, but the problem is Netscape, not TBN. Same is true for CBN.

Having said that, Netscape is still my browser of preference, but that's probably due mostly to my personal feelings about Micro$oft in general. While Netscape is only is only a partial implementation of what is required for the current HTML standards, Explorer in many cases goes beyond the standards, or parallels the standards with Micro$oft's own "proprietary" way of doing things.

As you can imagine, this is a pain for web developers. To create anything but the most basic web pages that will work properly on both browsers is quite the challenge these days. I have only recently given in and now cater to Explorer for my own web creations -- not 'cuz I like it, but because that's what the majority of web surfers will use to view my stuff.

In addition to Netscape and Explorer, there are dozens of other browsers out there, too, each with their own quirks, but statistically they don't amount to enough for most developers to worry about.

Standards are a wonderful thing, but it's the old story of leading a horse to water ...

 

[B7500]

Harv,
Thanks for the reply. I was not sure if the problem was me or my computer. It sounds like it is not. I'll do what other folks do-use both.
-Terry

 

[snowman]

Netscape always causes problems for me - hangs alot as you describe. Is a royal pain to alway have it "starting java".

I usually use IE, as it seems to move much faster, much less problems.

I use Netscape's email though; I avoid Outlook due to its susceptability to viruses, etc. Have never been hit with a virus with Netscape's email (I get the emails that have them, but nothing happens - just delete them).

 

[Steven]

I have used netscape for years and liked it alot. i think from the fisrt version up until version 4.7 then it got glitchy to me also. so when I got my new computer I have been using explorer #6 and have found that this is just as good, just need to get used to it. I have tried to keep all software on computer microsoft (not that I like bill gates or anything) but I figure if I do this I will have less problems with conficts between software and hardware. so far so good.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I started with Netscape years ago, but haven't had it loaded for a long, long time. I've used Opera for several years now and really like it. It is far faster than either IE or Netscape, and unlike IE, the back button is usually instantaneous.

For the few sites that it won't open, I use IE. Lately, I've had to use IE less and less, which is a GOOD thing.

Opera is available in free and paid versions. The only difference is a small inoffensive ad area in the free version.

It's worth taking a look.

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.opera.com>http://www.opera.com</A>

SnowRidge

 

[frank_f15]

have never used netscape, have only used explorer. never had a problem so that is what i stay with. but i am sure there are many trains of thought on this subject.

 

[rlk]

Tawoo, Netscape used to crash on my machine almost every time I went to TBN. Finally upgraded to Netscape 7, and it has not crashed yet. Netscape 7 takes some getting used to, but has been very stable since I upgraded about a month ago. It also has a lot more features, many of which I have not tried yet.

 

[wallysue]

I prefer Netscape and use their webmail. The google search is real good in my opinion. Running 7.0. Sometimes have to use Internet Exploder but it's rare. When I get a lockup it is from the dialup connection (funky phone lines) reconnect and its OK. Maybe I'm missing something but it seems to run fine on TBN.