Browsers
von Ashley Ahlers
1. A browser is a software application on your computer that is used for presenting, retrieving, and traversing information and resources on the World Wide Web.
2. Firefox
2.1. Pros: Good security Lots of Add-ons
2.2. Cons: Can run slow if there are too many add ons Only has 24% of market
3. Explorer
3.1. Pros: All computers have it Has 60% of the market
3.2. Cons: Terrible load time Constant errors
4. Safari
4.1. Pros: Great with Javascript Fast load time
4.2. Cons: Bad memory usage Not many "frills"
5. Links: http://cybernetnews.com/browser-comparison-internet-explorer-firefox-chrome-safari-opera/ http://sixrevisions.com/infographs/browser-performance/ http://www.electronista.com/reviews/browser-tests-chrome-firefox-ie-safari.html http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/firefox-chrome-opera,2558-10.html http://techie-buzz.com/browsers/internet-explorer-firefox-and-safari-gets-pwned.html
6. New node
7. Opera
7.1. Pros: High DOM selection speed Fast Start up
7.2. Cons: Has slower load time Has problems with Javascript
8. Chrome
8.1. Pros: Most secure browser Meant to work with google
8.2. Cons: Is not compatible with all websites Start up time is a little slow