Addicted to the Internet? (Video)

Comments

1. George says:

   June 14, 2010 at 5:23 pm

   Fun. Funny. Entertaining. Of course, I am prejudiced.
2. christinedamico says:

   June 15, 2010 at 8:55 am

   Ahh, but the real question is….ARE you addicted to the internet? Hmmmm? haha. It’s hard not to be these days!
3. Chris Johnston says:

   June 15, 2010 at 1:28 pm

   You really shouldn’t still be using Internet Explorer.
4. Mike Molenda says:

   June 23, 2010 at 8:54 am

   A lot of people bring up that same concern – here’s my take on it:

   * IE is fine for 90% of the computer users out there. Older versions of IE, especially IE 6, had holes that you could drive a truck through, but IE7 and IE8 have proven to be much more stable and safe, and definitely on-par with Firefox.

   * Firefox is a great browser, but I don’t see it as being superior or inferior to IE. The fact remains that there are many sites that do not work properly with Firefox, mostly limited to issues with Microsoft ActiveX controls and other Microsoft-specific implementations. Similarly, I’ve seen sites that don’t work at all on IE, but work fine in Firefox.

   * Microsoft is the biggest guy on the block, and will always be the #1 target for praise and attacks – it’s a simple fact of life.

   * IE is updated as part of Windows, and gets updates regularly (usually Tuesdays). Firefox puts out updates less frequently, and notifies you of any updates when you open Firefox.

   * As long as you practice safe computing (see my earlier blog), either browser will be fine.

   * Ask three IT guys about which browser they prefer, and you will get four answers.

   Which do you prefer, Coke or Pepsi?

   If you’re using Windows, try both browsers, and see which one you like better – you won’t hurt your computer by doing so.

   Having said that, I tend to steer people away from the other browsers – Safari, Chrome, and Opera, to name a few. These browsers have a lot of promise, but are not as stable or as useful as IE or Firefox. If you’re using a Mac, use Firefox – it’s more stable and compatible with multiple sites; Apple makes a great computer and phone, but their browser is simply not up to par.

   Personally, I use IE for most of my business-related content, and Firefox for my personal sites (Facebook, The Onion, etc.). No particular reason – I just like Firefox’s interface better.

   I’ve seen this become a “holy war” between diehard fanboys on both sides, and there is a lot of misinformation that is sent both ways. Use the product that fits you the best, and always practice safe computing.