Firefox 1.0.7 or Firefox 1.5 which to use?

[donecweb]

Well I have been using Firefox 1.5 on my regular system for many hours and had some problems with the extensions I like. Then I thought, that may not be a good recommendation for those just starting with it as they may need to know what it is like with a new setup.

I have a copy of XP Home on my computer that is just for testing so I deleted it and reinstalled XP Home so it would be a clean start. Then installed Firefox 1.5. Short story is I am going back to Firefox 1.0.7 as It works more compatibly with the popular extensions that give Firefox it's power. Example The spell checker tends to hang up occasionally and looses it's ability to show the word in context unless the text you are checking is very short, but Firefox 1.0.7 works fine all the time. With Firefox 1.5 when you put a word in the search box and are using the extension search button the search does not get done so to use the search feature you can not yet have a search button and must hit enter. There are 30 extensions that work for Firefox 1.0.7 but do not work for Firefox 1.5 that I found and some of them are important to me and the way I surf. I think there have been some improvements in the reliability and usefulness of Firefox 1.5 but the offset of the extensions at this point cause me to recommend that for the current time people stick with Firefox 1.0.7. You can download Firefox version 1.0.7 from my site at.....
http://bestwebstop.dbws.info/programs1.php

I will be adding a recommended extensions list of Firefox extensions to the Firefox extensions thread as soon as I work them up.

[SensoVision]

I would tend to disagree with Don, on sevral things. As I think that if you're just start using Firefox you may not need too many extensions for the first time, or you may not use some extensions at all. BTW here is the thread about extensions which we're using, check it out and maybe you'll find something you're looking for.

Personally I've used Firefox 1.0.7 for pretty long time and over the month I'm using 1.5 and didn't spot any big issues with it, but I think that 1.0.7 is a bit more stable, although it's hard to judge about stability if browser which never quit because of some error and the only thingyou can spot are some glitches. (the biggest drawback I've spot that some sites and domains which couldn't be resolved could result in hanging a browser for 10 seconds or so but later everything back to normal).
But in the end I'm agree with Don and suggest to use 1.0.7 as probably you would have less problems with it(Personally I plan to stay on 1.5).

PS please also note that I'm on Linux and things could work a bit different for me than they would work on Windows OS.

[Andy]

I noticed that 1.5 complains that sites can't be accessed quite often and I have to try again. One of my plugins didn't work anymore but that's to be expected with a new code update of the browser.

[SensoVision]

I noticed that 1.5 complains that sites can't be accessed quite often and I have to try again.

I thought that it's my ISP has a problems...

And I've just remind myself that when I scroll over bookmarks I had blinking selection. So now remembering all of thins I'm totally with Don! and advice not to jump on the new version until it get as stable as 1.0.7

[TexasLady]

I've been thinking about downloading Firefox for a while; yesterday after reading this thread I went ot Mozilla.com to get the 1.07 version.

Guess what?    It is no longer available.    The only thing they offer is the 1.5 version, free download.    I emailed them asking if there was a way to get 1.07 but they have not answered.

So, as a frequent computer user but not tech oriented, do you have any suggestions for me?    Should I go for 1.5 and  what should I know to get started.    Never having seen or used it, I''ve a complete blank on effective use of it.   

Am afraid this is asking for a lot, but any help would be appreciated.

[SensoVision]

Am afraid this is asking for a lot, but any help would be appreciated.

no, you're not asking too much! questions are very welcome here, as without them we simply have no way to showcase how smart we are (just kidding). Talking seriously, never afraid to ask any kind of questions, only stupid people think that they know everything!
Regarding your question there is easy solution for this. In the first post, Don(donecweb) generously offering Firefox 1.0.7 to be downloaded from this site here: http://bestwebstop.dbws.info/programs1.php
So try to get it there, and come back if you got any questions during installation, we'll be waiting

[TexasLady]

Thank you Denis.    I'm downloading it right now and appreciate the referral very much.    I've also bookmarked the web site for future use.   

I'm sure I'll have lots of questions to ask after I get it downloaded and begin to use it.    Any advance info you can give I'll appreciate since I have no idea even how to set it up as an alternative to IE.  I've never used any other browser and want to be sure I can get all my programs on it.   

Thanks for making me feel good about asking questions.    I'm not dumb, just inexperienced, but that can be a real problem.   

[SensoVision]

not sure what to advice you, as I didn't use IE for two or three years and hardly can remember it. Maybe Andy or Don would be able to give you more tips on this question.
BTW just one question, do you know if you need proxy in order to connect to your ISP?

[TexasLady]

To answer your question, no I don't think so, but don't know for sure.   

I was amazed how easy it was after I downloaded Firefox.    All my bookmarks, files etc. just transferred right over; no problem at all.    So now it's just a matter of figuring out what to use and how - especially the extensions.    That's a whole new area to me.   

BTW, I thought you had been using the 1.5 version currently.    Guess I was  wrong.    Whick of course is not a first for me!
 

[SensoVision]

I'm glad that everything went so smoothly! Now you see that Open-Source software could perform better than proprietary one(especially one from M$)? Maybe you'll like this browser and with the time spread the word among other folks who would listen to you and will try Firefox.

BTW, I thought you had been using the 1.5 version currently.    Guess I was  wrong.    Which of course is not a first for me!

You're not wrong, I'm on 1.5 but mostly because to help developers and reports bugs which I'll find so they would be able to issue more stable version next time. I've agreed that 1.0.7 is more stable and recommend it to you for this reason.

All my bookmarks, files etc. just transferred right over; no problem at all.    So now it's just a matter of figuring out what to use and how - especially the extensions.    That's a whole new area to me.   

Have you already figure out which extensions you wish to use? Maybe check the thread I've mentioned before and let us know what kind of extensions could be helpful for you: http://forum.weblamp.net/index.php/topic,4210.0.html
and someone of us would try to guide you through installing process.

PS have you already tried to enlarge text, and if so how do you like this feature? Hope it works better than one from IE?

[donecweb]

I am having problems with reinstalling Firefox 1.0.7. It installs but when I try and run it even in safe mode it just sets in my running processes and never shows up on my screen. I I am currently having some computer problems and may have to reinstall XP. So I don't know if that is the cause or if it is something else. If I figure it out I'll post the answer here.

[Andy]

I just remembered that Firefox 1.07 used to crash after I woke my PC up from sleep (Windows XP). Since I used FireFox 1.5 no such problem. Plus I am not currently noticing any problems with time-outs when I access web pages.

A tip for Texas Lady: FireFox is great for opening multiple sites in different tabs in the same browser window instead of a new window each time. On the file menu there is a "new tab" option. You can also open a bunch of sites in a bookmarked category in tabs quickly by going to bookmarks, hover over the directory and click on "open in tabs".

It used to drive me crazy navigating multiple browser windows in IE. That is how I came to convert to Firefox.

[TexasLady]

PS have you already tried to enlarge text, and if so how do you like this feature? Hope it works better than one from IE?

That's one of the greatest features, cause on IE I couldn't enlarge type on some websites.    Here I just hit Control and my wheel and it moves on up.    A true blessing indeed.

Have not had much computer time in last couple days but will follow your advice on extensions as soon as there is time.   

BTW, please check out my question for you in SP Questions for you thread... got a small problem there and seem to be the only one with it.

[TexasLady]

Did the tabs as you suggested Andy and I LOVE IT!    It is so much quicker.    What a treat.    As the old TV song used to go - "Moving on Up..."         

[SensoVision]

Don, have you got any news about what was causing strange bug you've mentioned above?