Browser

anhero · 28th March 2008, 03:46

First off I would like to say that I absolutely LOVE the idea of the built in browser. It makes things much more convenient.

However, a lot of people dislike using Internet Explorer and prefer other browsers such as Firefox for security and other various reasons. The fact that you're stuck with Internet Explorer is keeping me, and others as well I'm sure, from using the browser feature.

I would really like to see the option to let users choose their preferred browser. I mean, would it really be that difficult to do?

Thank you for your time

-anhero

Sawg · 28th March 2008, 04:16

as it stands Internet explorer is the only browser that comes built into windows, and therefore can be embedded into other programs.

Winamp 5 Wishlist (Read this first before posting here)

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~~Option to use Mozilla (or other default browser) for Now Playing~~
Not going to happen according to the devs.

anhero · 28th March 2008, 04:18

Oh, oops..I read through all of that stuff, but I guess i missed that part >_<

martijn86 · 3rd April 2008, 08:26

The Gecko 1.9 would the best rendering engine for anyone, and it's free to use. So it's not really a mater of browser preference.. you just need the best and it saves money too!

WHY implement IE?!

Sawg · 3rd April 2008, 08:41

IE is built into Windows, Gecko is not.

bitchtow · 7th April 2008, 09:21

IE isn't so bad, apparently ie7 is more secure than firefox 2.

Anyway, I don't want to see an option to choose browsers,mainly because I don't use the built in browser, and I'm sure there are better features that are yet to be implemented, than having a new branch of code for each popular browser.

BTW, I am actually posting this on firefox 2.0.0.13, so I'm no fan boy

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28th March 2008, 03:46	#1
anhero Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Browser First off I would like to say that I absolutely LOVE the idea of the built in browser. It makes things much more convenient. However, a lot of people dislike using Internet Explorer and prefer other browsers such as Firefox for security and other various reasons. The fact that you're stuck with Internet Explorer is keeping me, and others as well I'm sure, from using the browser feature. I would really like to see the option to let users choose their preferred browser. I mean, would it really be that difficult to do? Thank you for your time -anhero

3rd April 2008, 08:41	#5
Sawg Forum King Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,451	IE is built into Windows, Gecko is not. \| Brought to you by ^V ^C \|

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28th March 2008, 04:18	#3
anhero Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Oh, oops..I read through all of that stuff, but I guess i missed that part >_<

3rd April 2008, 08:26	#4
martijn86 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wierden, OV, Netherlands Posts: 10	The Gecko 1.9 would the best rendering engine for anyone, and it's free to use. So it's not really a mater of browser preference.. you just need the best and it saves money too! WHY implement IE?!

7th April 2008, 09:21	#6
bitchtow Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 40	IE isn't so bad, apparently ie7 is more secure than firefox 2. Anyway, I don't want to see an option to choose browsers,mainly because I don't use the built in browser, and I'm sure there are better features that are yet to be implemented, than having a new branch of code for each popular browser. BTW, I am actually posting this on firefox 2.0.0.13, so I'm no fan boy