Why Firefox should come in every computer
Pros
- Tabbed browsing
- Add-ons (extensions and themes)
- Open source
- Only accepts valid HTML and CSS
- Compatible with all operating systems
Cons
I can’t think of any.
Everyone has heard of this. I don’t believe you if you haven’t. If you have been using the internet for more than a few weeks, you will have discovered this browser. Like most people, I highly recommend it. I’ve been a user for who knows how long, maybe six months after they released it. And that was years ago.
When I switched to my Mac in January of 2007, I used Safari for awhile, then realized, “Why the hell do I not have Firefox?” So I downloaded it and it’s my default browser yet again. I surpassed IE when my friends at a message board started talking about this new browser. It was free, supposedly bug-free and had extensions, tabs!, and many other features. So we all downloaded and tried it out. I fell in love.
I used to have an insane amount of extensions. I went all out with the themes, too. Some of them, especially Foxytunes, the extension that controlls iTunes, lagged the browser so I deleted it. And many more of the unnecessary ones.
Today, the only extension I have that didn’t come with Firefox (that download updates and send them feedback when there are errors, etc.) is StumbleUpon. It’s a network site that allows you to stumble onto different websites that you choose. Right now my settings are on Mac-related websites and I’ve found loads of great sites with software, tips, etc. It’s pretty good.
My favorite feature is the tabbed browsing. I know Safari and now Internet Explorer have tabs now, but I’m still very attached to my preferred browser. But others love the add-ons. They’re not for me personally, but I do think that’s a great feature. Another good thing about Firefox is that it’s open source so it’s always changing and adapting to the web.
Why Firefox should come in every computer
Because Internet Explorer 7.0 is now too complicated for people who aren’t very good with computers. I work in tech support and people with Vista now have IE 7 as their main browser. Since it looks so different people who are either old and can’t see very well or aren’t familiar with computers have trouble with it. It’s new tool menu location is my biggest complaint. People don’t realize it’s moved. Some people lose their address bar and don’t know how to get it back. It’s just ridiculous. Windows is moving away from making things easier for technologically-challenged people. Which is going to make more people turn to Mac. Which will work out for me in the end. 
But I still don’t like referring people to Microsoft when they can’t find their internet options. They tend to get mad.
