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I wish mine was that fast. Here in Alabama we get 2.5MB DL 256KB UPL

Our LTE but it's not cheap pay at least $130 with only 4 lines

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Xx Tek Tip xX said:
Regardless I'll stick to chrome, Firefox doesn't have chrome extensions and not to mention I'm used to chrome.
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No problem, I was just informing on how it has updated from before. :)
 
I stopped using Firefox after Quantum. Solely because of the Soros/fake news/really not all that private connection....so my go to browser is - Waterfox. The only downside for my usage is that Waterfox doesn't have an installer compatible with linux. So...If you're looking to try it out on linux, here is what I do to get it properly installed in my ubuntu/debian based distribution...

Waterfox:

Add repository:

echo "deb https://dl.bintray.com/hawkeye116477/waterfox-deb release main" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list

Add public key:

curl https://bintray.com/user/downloadSubjectPublicKey?username=hawkeye116477 | sudo apt-key add -

Update and install:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install waterfox

Works for me every time.

If you like using something that is Chrome(or Chromium) based. Iridium Browser is a solid choice.

Best Regards,

Liquid Cool
 
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Firefox no add ons
 
Liquid Cool said:
I stopped using Firefox after Quantum. Solely because of the Soros/fake news/really not all that private connection....so my go to browser is - Waterfox. The only downside for my usage is that Waterfox doesn't have an installer compatible with linux. So...If you're looking to try it out on linux, here is what I do to get it properly installed in my ubuntu/debian based distribution...

Waterfox:

Add repository:

echo "deb https://dl.bintray.com/hawkeye116477/waterfox-deb release main" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list

Add public key:

curl https://bintray.com/user/downloadSubjectPublicKey?username=hawkeye116477 | sudo apt-key add -

Update and install:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install waterfox

Works for me every time.

Best Regards,

Liquid Cool
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Hmm FF V. WF
 
I just downloaded SlimJet. I have been using Firefox, still do on my Linux Cruncher's.

Having just compared Firefox to this new SlimJet install...SlimJet is Much faster loading this page.
 
Xx Tek Tip xX said:
Regardless I'll stick to chrome, Firefox doesn't have chrome extensions and not to mention I'm used to chrome.
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No but it has Firefox plugins that work in the same way. To each their own.

I'm Firefox, Waterfox and Iron(secure Chromium variant) for desktop. Android it's Icecat(Firefox variant), Firefox Focus, Privacy Browser or Iron.
 
Opera x64 on the PC basically love the speed dial and built in VPN and Adblocker and Opera mini on my phone and on a plus side I can also use Chrome addons & extensions and I can sync both including pwords
 
Firefox has absolutely terrible extensions system if you want to make them yourself and load them locally. For Opera, I made a basic one in few minutes using their examples and documentation (despite never coding a single extension before), for some webpage access (just simple click extension button and it always opens new tab and the page I specified in that tab).

In Firefox, I had problems with their examples, I couldn't figure out their bizarre API's and the syntax and when I finally managed to make the damn thing with someone's help, I had problems loading it in the actual browser. What idiot designed this retardation? In Opera, making one was a breeze and loading it is literally a matter of doubleclicking an extension package, it loads into Opera and you have to manually approve it by clicking "Install" button on the extension in the Extensions panel. Job done. With Firefox I just gave up.
 
lexluthermiester said:
No but it has Firefox plugins that work in the same way. To each their own.

I'm Firefox, Waterfox and Iron(secure Chromium variant) for desktop. Android it's Icecat(Firefox variant), Firefox Focus, Privacy Browser or Iron.
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Take a look at rejzors post - 100% accurate in terms of extensions.
 
I use Chrome on Windows and android for the quick and easy sync, but main browser on android is Via. On Linux I use Pale Moon.
 
So what happened to webextensions, no one's getting on that hype train?
 
Nice. I have been looking, hence my lurking here, for a better browser for my Linux boxes. I don't have a lot of time, currently, but I am going to give PaleMoon a shot, when I have the chance. Also, bought a coffee for Moon Child, the developer, while surfing the site. Thanks for the tip!
IceScreamer said:
Pale Moon
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Firefox on Windows and Linux, chrome on Mobile. Strictly personal preference and being used to it. Add-ons for firefox are U-block Origin, HTTPS Everywhere and Privacy Badger. Not really relying on those for privacy, just have them for backup.

Different needs/preferences really determine what browser one uses these days. I don't think there is a black and white "best browser" all around. Maybe I'm wrong.
 
Using Opera on windows probably for a decade now. Loved the Presto version, the browser was ahead of its time. Most current features on popular browsers, that no one even thinks about, started on Presto. Unfortunately the engine started showing its age so the speed and compatibility fell drastically in the last couple of years of development.
The chromium Opera is fine, gets the job done, has VPN and adblocker implemented by default. Sadly doesn't have nearly as many tweaking options like the old did. And bookmark managing is god awful. Everything was dumbed down, which I hate to this day, but I somehow got used to the majority of quirks.

As for android, currently running Opera, had Chrome, both are fine. Didn't really care that much, changed it just for the sake of it. Even the stock Xiaomi browser (probably Chrome based) worked fine.
 
Palemoon is the best.
 
dgianstefani said:
Palemoon is the best.
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My wife used palemoon for a long time 5 or so years ago, when Firefox started having major problems. It was ok. Switching to palemoon was fairly straightforward if you used FF before that. Both were based on the same platform if I remember correctly.
 
RejZoR said:
Firefox has absolutely terrible extensions system if you want to make them yourself and load them locally.
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Not at all, extensions can be loaded directly from the local file system with zero problems, I do this regularly.
RejZoR said:
In Firefox, I had problems with their examples, I couldn't figure out their bizarre API's and the syntax and when I finally managed to make the damn thing with someone's help, I had problems loading it in the actual browser. What idiot designed this retardation?
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As you mentioned, you had difficulties understanding their platform. This is not Mozilla's limitation. Documentation on such is easily obtained. Perhaps when you went looking you might not have been as fortunate in finding and easy to follow guide as you were with Chrome extensions. And that's not really your fault either. Likely just one of those things.
Xx Tek Tip xX said:
Take a look at rejzors post - 100% accurate in terms of extensions.
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See above. Have to disagree.
ShurikN said:
long time 5 or so years ago, when Firefox started having major problems.
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Every browser has had good times and bad, instances where the code was great and then instances when it wasn't and needed correction.
 
I migrate between Opera, Firefox, and Edge depending on whichever one isn't a complete pig when next to the others. I heard the FF has change a lot in a good way since the last big update but I that isn't enough to get my last but to install it and see for myself.
 
@lexluthermiester
Their documentation and examples is shit. You'd expect I'd understand the system more after successful making extension for Opera because syntax seems relatively similar, but that wasn't the case. And no, loading of extensions for Firefox locally isn't "simple" or "easy". Maybe if you pull an extension from Addons page and add it locally, but if you want to load your own, it's the most idiotic process ever. I don't remember specifics anymore because it's weeks ago, but I do remember it kept on bitching it's an invalid package even though it was done exactly how documentation said can be done. I got to a point when I just said fuck this nonsense and uninstalled Firefox and installed back Opera. Still run it with that extension I've made myself. Literally single file that can be imported into Opera without any hassle at all. Firefox for Android doesn't support LastPass or Bitwarden anyway so I have no use for it anyway.
 
RejZoR said:
Their documentation and examples is shit.
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Maybe you didn't find the right examples?
RejZoR said:
And no, loading of extensions for Firefox locally isn't "simple" or "easy".
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Maybe you're just not doing it right? From within Firefox, click "Tools" then click "Add-ons"(or just hit Control+Shift+A). This takes you to the Add-on Manager screen. In the upper right corner of that screen is the Settings gear icon. Click on it, then click on "Install Add-on from file". A selection window will open and you can select any XPI or JAR file you wish. How is that difficult?
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but I do remember it kept on bitching it's an invalid package even though it was done exactly how documentation said can be done.
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That is likely because it needs digital signing. Betting you didn't do that. https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/Distribution
Mozilla has implemented a digital signature system to prevent the distribution of add-ons that have malicious code. This is done as a security feature to protect the public. If you wish to get your add-on signed, submit it. The process isn't difficult.

Additionally, if you insist on running unsigned code there is the developer version of Firefox which allows this;
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/developer/
 
Hate Edge. Don't use IE. Using Chrome
 
Just put Pale Moon on one of my Linux cruncher's, RushCity1. That box is the only one on wifi. So, That is the bootneck for most things, just an USB dongle 802.11n.

As long as I am just surfing, and not downloading, it is faster than FF, IMHO. So far, so good.
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