difference between browsers
- 1. Comparison on all Major Web Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Google Chrome
- 2. What is Internet Explorer? Internet Explorer is generally the first component of Windows used in 1995 that is generally known as Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE or MSIE) containing a series of graphical web browsers and works only on Windows Operating systems. The Internet Explorer supports Java,RSS, CSS, JavaScript, ActiveX for downloading purposes such as videos, songs, or software. It also includes privacy protection such as malware and phishing that is built-in. It mainly use over roughly 90% percent of the world in the marke Pros: Free to download at no cost Offers every help option we looked for, including direct support via email and telephone Provides speed and functionality Easy to use Mostly used throughout the world
- 3. Cons: •Bugs come in IE (Internet Explorer) users at different times and fixing them is time consuming •Microsoft is unaware of finding any bugs hidden within the browser to fix •Installation on software such as Adobe Flash Player can be slow and has to be done manually sometimes when it comes to updates that need to be install •Lack of security in ActiveX controls •Lack of built in features to synchronize bookmarks •Confusion between 32 and 64 bit versions for IE •Lack of cross-platform experience (ie. used in Windows but not Mac) •Huge target for hackers and cyber-thieves
- 4. What is Google Chrome? Google Chrome is a freeware browser developed by Google using the WebKit layout engine. It was first release on Microsoft Windows operating system on September 2, 2008 in 43 different languages in beta version.it was written in C++, Assembly, Python, and JavaScript. Currently, it is available in 52 languages Cons: Lack of parental controls Minor site incompatibilities Graphics hardware acceleration doesn’t work with all graphics cards
- 5. Pros: •Fast browsing performance •More control over your tabs •More dynamic home page for common used search engines and bookmarks •More speed and won’t slow down on your browsing through internet •Built-in Flash and PDF Support •Has sync capabilities that allow you to access your customized browser from any computer •Makes searching so much simpler •Ease of use •Great security •Free to download at no cost
- 6. What is Firefox? Firefox is a free and open source web browser developed for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation. It was first version 1.0 released on November 9, 2004. It is now available in about 78 languages worldwide. Cons: No thumbnail previews or mouse gestures however there are free plug-ins from Firefox Mozilla that address both these issues Resource heavy “uses a heavy portion of memory to run”
- 7. Pros: •More secure privacy mode and downloading •More intuitive navigation •Contains minimalist interface •Offers lot of help and support on Firefox tutorial •Ease of use •More Customization •Speed and more compatible •Easy to have add-ons •Free to download at no cost