Firefox vs Google Chrome

GuitaristOfHell · 09-08-2011, 08:01 PM

This just what I've found, others can chime in.

Firefox- overall decent web browsing but lags quite a bit when I run other applications, but not all the time. What I mean is it's not the most consistent speed wise. Some days it will be fast, other days slower then lava.

Benefits- overall good speed, I don't get viruses as easy( compared to IE), fun to customize, and overall easy to use.

Google Chrome- so far hasn't lagged once even when running any applications, the apps are cool, easy to use, good speed, and overall personally my choice

The only really annoying thing with chrome is when you chat with someone it will say " -insert name here- has sent you a message" and does not go away even after you reply. You have to re-fresh the page.

Brief I know, but I didn't want to get extremely in depth which I can. Oh and Chrome seems more organized than firefox, and firefox is good with that as well. Winner in my book is Chrome.

metal_sam14 · 09-08-2011, 08:44 PM

I love Chrome for all the reasons you stated, I use it work and at home, I even converted my dad to it.

GuitaristOfHell · 09-08-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by metal_sam14

I love Chrome for all the reasons you stated, I use it work and at home, I even converted my dad to it.

Yeah, blazing fast. Seems I can't lag it if I tried.

ArkaneDemon · 09-08-2011, 09:29 PM

I use both Firefox and a derivative of Chrome, SRWare Iron. Can't say that I have a preference between either of them, they're both cool. I use Iron as opposed to Chrome for a multitude of reasons, mainly because it's the exact same thing as Chrome, can use the same apps, but isn't filled with the stupid shit Google puts in there like tracking all of your movements. Hurray for Iron! I totally recommend it.

GuitaristOfHell · 09-08-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkaneDemon

I use both Firefox and a derivative of Chrome, SRWare Iron. Can't say that I have a preference between either of them, they're both cool. I use Iron as opposed to Chrome for a multitude of reasons, mainly because it's the exact same thing as Chrome, can use the same apps, but isn't filled with the stupid shit Google puts in there like tracking all of your movements. Hurray for Iron! I totally recommend it.

Track my movements? That's not stalkerish at all. Even in Private browsing?

ArkaneDemon · 09-08-2011, 09:44 PM

I'm not sure, but a Google check should put aside suspicions. Chrome is based on the open source browser Chromium, which is Chrome without Google's shit, but Chromium is a bit harder to get start up, but it's the exact same thing. Same with Iron, except it's a simple install.

Here's a comparison of Chrome vs Iron

SRWare Iron - The Browser of the Future

EDIT: oh the irony of using Google to find out if Google is tracking you with their browser!

guitarister7321 · 09-08-2011, 09:59 PM

I switched to Chrome from Firefox a few months back. Then It'd keep getting unresponive. I have converted back to Firefox.

fantom · 09-09-2011, 02:47 AM

Chrome is much more lightweight. On my mom's ancient laptop, Firefox takes well over 45 seconds to start up the first time you launch it. Chrome was easily less than a second. Firefox used to be known for being lightweight about 10 years ago... what happened?

Also, some websites that don't work in FireFox and claim to need IE8+ (such as browser based VPN authenticating and such) seem to work fine in Chrome with older windows distros (such as win2k) that can't run IE8+

For most users... just try them both and pick the one you like. It's all preferences and there's no "super browser". Those are the deciding factors that switched me to Chrome though.

GuitaristOfHell · 09-09-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fantom

Chrome is much more lightweight. On my mom's ancient laptop, Firefox takes well over 45 seconds to start up the first time you launch it. Chrome was easily less than a second. Firefox used to be known for being lightweight about 10 years ago... what happened?

Also, some websites that don't work in FireFox and claim to need IE8+ (such as browser based VPN authenticating and such) seem to work fine in Chrome with older windows distros (such as win2k) that can't run IE8+

For most users... just try them both and pick the one you like. It's all preferences and there's no "super browser". Those are the deciding factors that switched me to Chrome though.

Yeah firefox takes a while on my computer. Chrome loaded right up

USMarine75 · 09-09-2011, 02:23 PM

Any Mac recommendations? I've heard to stay away from Safari it blows...

GuitaristOfHell · 09-09-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by USMarine75

Any Mac recommendations? I've heard to stay away from Safari it blows...

Safari is eh.. Chrome if you can is the ....ing bomb!

vampiregenocide · 09-09-2011, 03:17 PM

I tried all the other browsers and had numerous issues. Recently converted to Chrome and never going back. So much better.

Chickenhawk · 09-09-2011, 03:42 PM

I've tried them all (almost).

I use Chrome on my Mac. If Google wants to track me, all they'll find are searches for porn and motorcycles. With the occasional visit here, or to a welding forum.

fantom · 09-09-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chickenhawk

I've tried them all (almost).

I use Chrome on my Mac. If Google wants to track me, all they'll find are searches for porn and motorcycles. With the occasional visit here, or to a welding forum.

Assuming they actually do track... I'm sure they are so overwhelmed with porn that you have to be into some really kinky stuff to stand out

Chickenhawk · 09-09-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fantom

Assuming they actually do track... I'm sure they are so overwhelmed with porn that you have to be into some really kinky stuff to stand out

Never doubt me.

GuitaristOfHell · 09-09-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chickenhawk

Never doubt me.

I should go watch Rammstein Buck Dich live so when they see that they will never want to track me ever again : rofl:

heminder · 09-09-2011, 11:27 PM

they're both good web browsers.

yes Firefox seems to get clogged after long use, but i've found a temporary way around that is to launch it as "firefox -P" and create a new profile. this will be clean and make it quick and snappy like a fresh install.

i've been using Chromium lately since it seems a lot lighter.

they're both open-source projects, so maybe they should unite together and create one uber-browser and call it Chrox to forever put an end to the browser war ^^

KoenDercksen · 09-10-2011, 09:01 AM

Hell, I've always loved Chrome over FF.. Much faster for me.

Saber_777 · 09-10-2011, 08:35 PM

My tech teacher said recently that the fastest provides were Chrome as 1st and firefox as 2nd.

Mordacain · 09-10-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by All_Shall_Rot

My tech teacher said recently that the fastest provides were Chrome as 1st and firefox as 2nd.

They switch places in benchmarks pretty frequently. Really, it depends on the type of content on the page being loaded.

In all honesty, they are similar enough that its more about interface for me than anything else. I prefer Chrome's interface, though I am using Firefox atm. I keep both installed and use one whenever the other is giving me a problem loading a particular page.

Hollowway · 09-11-2011, 01:34 AM

Slunk Dragon · 09-11-2011, 12:32 PM

I personally love using Chrome, as it seems to work just a bit faster, even though it's an absolute memory whore. Plus I like how much more streamlined it feels compared to Firefox.

kazzie · 09-11-2011, 03:47 PM

You know what, .... firefox.

I remember back in the day, when we all jumped on the Firefox band wagon. For the right reasons, too. IE needed a good kick in the balls.

When I was learning web design years ago, we all thought FFox was the way to go. That it was more accurate than IE. Less buggy. Yes, this is all true. But the deeper you get into it, the more you figure out that really, FFox is an asshole.

I see so many annoying bugs using Firefox. Simple text area scrolling bugs.

I'm okay with Chrome. It's aight. I'm on a mac now, I'm happy with Safari for the most part, but once Chrome is all Lion-friendly I will get it again.

FFox can suck it

Rev2010 · 09-11-2011, 07:38 PM

In Windows I still use IE. But thats because I barely use Windows except at work. I use Ubuntu Linux at home and also have a second machine at work running Ubuntu. I use Firefox under Linux and it's perfect. I have no need to use another browser. But I've never really dug Firefox under Windows. It just doesn't run anywhere near as fast and flawless as it does under Linux.

Rev.

Lukifer · 10-16-2011, 11:54 AM

Ive been a FF guy for a few years but I think today Im going to try Chrome. I have never installed it on my rig so I think Ill give it a whirl. I have a pretty built pc so speed isnt always an issue but if its that much faster maybe Ill switch.

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09-08-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
GuitaristOfHell The Optimist Prime. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Beach or Saugerties Posts: 4,218 Thanked: 132 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Firefox vs Google Chrome This just what I've found, others can chime in. Firefox- overall decent web browsing but lags quite a bit when I run other applications, but not all the time. What I mean is it's not the most consistent speed wise. Some days it will be fast, other days slower then lava. Benefits- overall good speed, I don't get viruses as easy( compared to IE), fun to customize, and overall easy to use. Google Chrome- so far hasn't lagged once even when running any applications, the apps are cool, easy to use, good speed, and overall personally my choice The only really annoying thing with chrome is when you chat with someone it will say " -insert name here- has sent you a message" and does not go away even after you reply. You have to re-fresh the page. Brief I know, but I didn't want to get extremely in depth which I can. Oh and Chrome seems more organized than firefox, and firefox is good with that as well. Winner in my book is Chrome. If You're selling a Gibson Explorer PM Me! Proud gear owner of: Schecter V-1 ATX with passive duncans Takamine EG 431 SC (something like that) 1994 Peavey bandit 112 combo/ head Hughes and Kettner 4x12 Boss GT8 MXR ZW OD and that's all folks!

09-08-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
metal_sam14 Tard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 3,111 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I love Chrome for all the reasons you stated, I use it work and at home, I even converted my dad to it. GuitaristOfHell likes this. Check out my solo stuff: http://samlocke.bandcamp.com Australian Instrumental Prog!

09-08-2011, 09:29 PM	#4
ArkaneDemon SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Frozen Wastelands of the North Posts: 814 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use both Firefox and a derivative of Chrome, SRWare Iron. Can't say that I have a preference between either of them, they're both cool. I use Iron as opposed to Chrome for a multitude of reasons, mainly because it's the exact same thing as Chrome, can use the same apps, but isn't filled with the stupid shit Google puts in there like tracking all of your movements. Hurray for Iron! I totally recommend it. daemon barbeque and GuitaristOfHell like this. On a side note the whole idea of cheating in music is absurd in my opinion. It's impossible to cheat in an artform that has no rules. - Durero Check out some of my stuff: (a bit of EDM, EP coming in May or June)http://soundcloud.com/volumevlad

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ArkaneDemon SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Frozen Wastelands of the North Posts: 814 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not sure, but a Google check should put aside suspicions. Chrome is based on the open source browser Chromium, which is Chrome without Google's shit, but Chromium is a bit harder to get start up, but it's the exact same thing. Same with Iron, except it's a simple install. Here's a comparison of Chrome vs Iron SRWare Iron - The Browser of the Future EDIT: oh the irony of using Google to find out if Google is tracking you with their browser! GuitaristOfHell likes this. On a side note the whole idea of cheating in music is absurd in my opinion. It's impossible to cheat in an artform that has no rules. - Durero Check out some of my stuff: (a bit of EDM, EP coming in May or June)http://soundcloud.com/volumevlad

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guitarister7321 Ibanez <3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 876 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I switched to Chrome from Firefox a few months back. Then It'd keep getting unresponive. I have converted back to Firefox. BigPhi84 likes this.

09-09-2011, 02:47 AM	#8
fantom Misses his 6 strings Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 119 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chrome is much more lightweight. On my mom's ancient laptop, Firefox takes well over 45 seconds to start up the first time you launch it. Chrome was easily less than a second. Firefox used to be known for being lightweight about 10 years ago... what happened? Also, some websites that don't work in FireFox and claim to need IE8+ (such as browser based VPN authenticating and such) seem to work fine in Chrome with older windows distros (such as win2k) that can't run IE8+ For most users... just try them both and pick the one you like. It's all preferences and there's no "super browser". Those are the deciding factors that switched me to Chrome though. GuitaristOfHell likes this.

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USMarine75 糟糕 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MA Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Any Mac recommendations? I've heard to stay away from Safari it blows...

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vampiregenocide A Chap Called Ross Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 15,061 Thanked: 273 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I tried all the other browsers and had numerous issues. Recently converted to Chrome and never going back. So much better. GuitaristOfHell likes this. My Photography Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/rosswildishphotography Dissonant Media - The news source for new alternate/progressive music! Check us out: http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/Sawbridgeworth-United-Kingdom/Dissonant-Media/126448677394107 http://www.youtube.com/user/DissonantMedia#p/a http://dissonantmedia.tumblr.com/

09-09-2011, 03:42 PM	#13
Chickenhawk Freemanologist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Misery Posts: 3,371 Thanked: 72 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I've tried them all (almost). I use Chrome on my Mac. If Google wants to track me, all they'll find are searches for porn and motorcycles. With the occasional visit here, or to a welding forum. renzoip, teqnick and GuitaristOfHell like this. Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance. - Woodrow Wilson

09-09-2011, 11:27 PM	#17
heminder ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 27 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they're both good web browsers. yes Firefox seems to get clogged after long use, but i've found a temporary way around that is to launch it as "firefox -P" and create a new profile. this will be clean and make it quick and snappy like a fresh install. i've been using Chromium lately since it seems a lot lighter. they're both open-source projects, so maybe they should unite together and create one uber-browser and call it Chrox to forever put an end to the browser war ^^

09-10-2011, 09:01 AM	#18
KoenDercksen Quantum Realm Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lochem, Netherlands Posts: 784 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hell, I've always loved Chrome over FF.. Much faster for me. Quantum Realm, my solo project!

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Saber_777 ///M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ky Posts: 611 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My tech teacher said recently that the fastest provides were Chrome as 1st and firefox as 2nd. "I sometimes pretend my penis is a tiny bass guitar. " -Randy

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Slunk Dragon Lone Axe-man Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Harper Woods, MI Posts: 407 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I personally love using Chrome, as it seems to work just a bit faster, even though it's an absolute memory whore. Plus I like how much more streamlined it feels compared to Firefox. GuitaristOfHell likes this.

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kazzie unicorn smile Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 145 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You know what, .... firefox. I remember back in the day, when we all jumped on the Firefox band wagon. For the right reasons, too. IE needed a good kick in the balls. When I was learning web design years ago, we all thought FFox was the way to go. That it was more accurate than IE. Less buggy. Yes, this is all true. But the deeper you get into it, the more you figure out that really, FFox is an asshole. I see so many annoying bugs using Firefox. Simple text area scrolling bugs. I'm okay with Chrome. It's aight. I'm on a mac now, I'm happy with Safari for the most part, but once Chrome is all Lion-friendly I will get it again. FFox can suck it

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10-16-2011, 11:54 AM	#25
Lukifer Need more gain Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,952 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ive been a FF guy for a few years but I think today Im going to try Chrome. I have never installed it on my rig so I think Ill give it a whirl. I have a pretty built pc so speed isnt always an issue but if its that much faster maybe Ill switch.

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