The End of Firefox for me! (Rant)

edwinmcq · September 10th, 2009, 04:19 PM

I have finally had it and I have wiped all traces of Firefox from my drive! I'm tired of the constant crashing when I hit a link or go to pay for something I just purchased on eBay. Enough! I know it is free. I know it is all "We got together and built a world based cuddly software" to compete against the evil Microsoft, but if it don't work...it don't work.

Nature does not accept excuses in lieu of performance. If you can't run on 64-bit Vista then you are out the airlock!

Out with Firefox in with Chrome /Steel Hybrid.

ScraitT · September 10th, 2009, 04:39 PM

I run firefox 3.5.2 on all my systems, including Vista 64 and windows 7 64 and it runs flawlessly on all of them.
My friend on the other hand has 32 bit vista and firefox crashes all the time so he now uses chrome.

I can't imagine why it runs fine on a majority of computers out there except a select few. You have either something wrong with your computer or you have a program installed that conflicts with firefox for some reason.

Regardless, chrome is nice too, so if it works, then no problems.

edwinmcq · September 10th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Yes it was Firefox 3.5 and 3.6.

It is strange because I run multiple boots.

99% of the time I run a bare bones VM boot of 64-bit that has absolutely no add on software but Office, Firefox and anti-virus.

I have been testing Chrome Alpha 4.0.206.1 which went Beta the last day or two with a couple of process hacks I picked up from Steel (Android) and it hasn't gone down once!

I have no more time for words, from now on I speak with my pistol.

noche_caliente · September 10th, 2009, 05:30 PM

if it works for you go for it - I love chrome but it's buggy as all get out on my machines - rather disappointing really

Apex · September 10th, 2009, 06:25 PM

Mac OSX, no issues here.

websniper · September 10th, 2009, 06:36 PM

pffft. Firefox has been relegated to third on my list of browsers....just seems buggy compared to what it used to be... Safari and Opera FTW! IE (any flavor) for the Epic FAIL. IE sucks. Period.

edwinmcq · September 10th, 2009, 06:48 PM

I like Opera 9/10 and it integrates with the Android Phone well.

VeX · September 11th, 2009, 12:39 AM

I was having mean problems with Firefox and when they came out with version 3.5 it literally cured my crashing issues. That and it would hang randomly (and would literally make me question the meaning of life and other issues in the HUGE gap of time)... I haven't had any issues since

Weird in your case though. Oh well! Go with what works.

NJD022588 · September 13th, 2009, 12:15 AM

The only trouble I've ever had with Firefox is when I clicked 'Bookmarks' it automatically assumed I wanted to make a new one instead of showing me a list of my current bookmarks. This started when I upgraded to 3.5 and was cured in a recent update.

I've never had any other trouble with it and it's so much more reliable than IE.

September 10th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#1
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	The End of Firefox for me! (Rant) I have finally had it and I have wiped all traces of Firefox from my drive! I'm tired of the constant crashing when I hit a link or go to pay for something I just purchased on eBay. Enough! I know it is free. I know it is all "We got together and built a world based cuddly software" to compete against the evil Microsoft, but if it don't work...it don't work. Nature does not accept excuses in lieu of performance. If you can't run on 64-bit Vista then you are out the airlock! Out with Firefox in with Chrome /Steel Hybrid. __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com

September 10th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#2
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	I run firefox 3.5.2 on all my systems, including Vista 64 and windows 7 64 and it runs flawlessly on all of them. My friend on the other hand has 32 bit vista and firefox crashes all the time so he now uses chrome. I can't imagine why it runs fine on a majority of computers out there except a select few. You have either something wrong with your computer or you have a program installed that conflicts with firefox for some reason. Regardless, chrome is nice too, so if it works, then no problems. __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

September 10th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#3
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	Yes it was Firefox 3.5 and 3.6. It is strange because I run multiple boots. 99% of the time I run a bare bones VM boot of 64-bit that has absolutely no add on software but Office, Firefox and anti-virus. I have been testing Chrome Alpha 4.0.206.1 which went Beta the last day or two with a couple of process hacks I picked up from Steel (Android) and it hasn't gone down once! I have no more time for words, from now on I speak with my pistol. __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com

September 10th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	if it works for you go for it - I love chrome but it's buggy as all get out on my machines - rather disappointing really __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 10th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#5
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Mac OSX, no issues here. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

September 10th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#6
websniper New rider Name: Jarrod Location: Ephrata, PA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 Posts: 42	pffft. Firefox has been relegated to third on my list of browsers....just seems buggy compared to what it used to be... Safari and Opera FTW! IE (any flavor) for the Epic FAIL. IE sucks. Period.

September 10th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#7
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	I like Opera 9/10 and it integrates with the Android Phone well. __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com

September 11th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#8
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	I was having mean problems with Firefox and when they came out with version 3.5 it literally cured my crashing issues. That and it would hang randomly (and would literally make me question the meaning of life and other issues in the HUGE gap of time)... I haven't had any issues since Weird in your case though. Oh well! Go with what works.

September 13th, 2009, 12:15 AM	#9
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	The only trouble I've ever had with Firefox is when I clicked 'Bookmarks' it automatically assumed I wanted to make a new one instead of showing me a list of my current bookmarks. This started when I upgraded to 3.5 and was cured in a recent update. I've never had any other trouble with it and it's so much more reliable than IE.

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