What Browser Do You Use and Why?

February 17, 2011 · by Espen André Øverdahl

The article viewed in Opera - of course.

"Oh no, not one of those discussions again!"

Oh yeah, these discussions pop up every now and then. This time it's from a chap called Ron Schenone whom - according to his website - is a "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" and works for Google (yeah, we know, strange combo). Anyway, his article "IE, Opera, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and More – What Browser Do You Use and Why?" has generated a bit of comments and buzz in the browser community.

His question to all of us is: Which browser do you use and why? Tell him what browser you use and why.

Via @chasapple/chas4.

Readers' comments 47

Left under the original article, as archived.

Charles SchlossThursday, February 17, 2011 6:43:44 AM
http://files.myopera.com/Tamil/Smilies/BigGrin.gif -
Mağruf ÇolakoğluThursday, February 17, 2011 7:07:24 AM
Samed AyanThursday, February 17, 2011 7:20:49 AM
Zdenko TimulakThursday, February 17, 2011 7:35:38 AM
ok
RachelThursday, February 17, 2011 7:42:45 AM
Is there any other?
Kelisha G FerdinandsThursday, February 17, 2011 7:57:07 AM
it's obvious ÖPERA MİNİ i LOVE my OPERA.
TamilThursday, February 17, 2011 8:06:38 AM
sirnh1Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:18:31 AM
My comment is awaiting moderation
JaahquubelThursday, February 17, 2011 10:59:02 AM
He didn't put Opera to the tags of the post!
KlausHollThursday, February 17, 2011 12:20:53 PM
And where is article about Opera browser?
Strange....
Kelisha G FerdinandsThursday, February 17, 2011 1:34:20 PM

Yeah Where is the İnfo about Opera Browser so we can answer his Question..
This is Stranae isn't it Folks?
LuisfersterThursday, February 17, 2011 5:19:37 PM
I was 20 when I started with firefox, I used it for almost 4 years, but finally I dislike its instability when you use many extensions, one day, I thought to change to Internet explorer, but I passed.jejejee. After that I meet Opera browser, it was on version 10, So there began my experience with new innovation capability in that browser, Then I was tempted by Chrome, I used for many weeks but don't convince me at all. So I understand may things about standards, stability, dynamic , community and more. Finally I my opera browser is my champion.
Rafael LuikThursday, February 17, 2011 5:56:18 PM
Hahaha! Awesome!
d4rkn1ghtThursday, February 17, 2011 9:08:16 PM
markman0Friday, February 18, 2011 1:30:37 AM
hey my name is mark belrose what is your name
Cutting SpoonFriday, February 18, 2011 2:39:58 AM
Yeah, another one huh? I want a solid breakdown of browsers for netbooks though, the hardware environment is totally different...
Lucas da Costa DantasFriday, February 18, 2011 2:43:11 AM
Sabotage,i have loged in this time using Internet Explorer!!!
What a wood face comming here to tell this,Get Him!!!

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to enrich internet corporated at folks level to someone out there.
Here at the dark and hell are fine,
just clicked on that i have no idea when internet gonna end.
Already popuped ideas what can be work for enslave more users,
the problem is the contents,
i already started to use these free services with ideas for free.

But i would like to tell others how to build it to a next level,
it will need much more bandwidth to serve dammand of a new internet.
Dawid PająkFriday, February 18, 2011 1:24:15 PM
Posted!
AdamFriday, February 18, 2011 5:31:29 PM
Opera on PC, Opera Mini on Java cellphone and Opera Mobile on Symbian cell
Nathan RodriguezFriday, February 18, 2011 7:31:34 PM
C:\Blog.exe ...
Hope it has been scanned for viruses !
kuhuaFriday, February 18, 2011 11:25:28 PM
Cristopher PioquintoSaturday, February 19, 2011 1:47:53 AM
...opera the best!!!
rumen stoianovstefanovSaturday, February 19, 2011 9:40:37 AM
GusSaturday, February 19, 2011 8:26:55 PM
I use Firefox mostely for downloading stuff since it has the best extensions, Chrome as my default becasue it loads fast when clicking links in other programs (mail, social clients), Rockmelt for social, IE for when I run in compatibility problems, Opera just when I feel like using it, Opera 10 on my Nokia N8.
Cutting SpoonSunday, February 20, 2011 2:20:30 AM
How would you contrast between Rockmelt and Flock? Have you tried Midori? I definitely prefer Opera, and pretty much use it for everything....but I continue to play with the others.
mypciaMonday, February 21, 2011 3:59:24 AM
I've actually been thinking back on browser wars, these silly debates will never end although everyone knows Opera is the best

Browser's Absurd - Why Opera
HSMonday, February 21, 2011 3:59:29 AM
i am use opera 5.1
it is best browser for my nokia 6300.
Thanks opera
Shakhovets IvanMonday, February 21, 2011 1:29:17 PM
I use Opera and Chrome, mostly I prefer to use Chrome. Because the Chrome allows me to install extensions that I like.
OPERA.LMonday, February 21, 2011 3:20:10 PM
OOOOOOOOOpERA..
Edmilson A bungaMonday, February 21, 2011 9:47:35 PM
Opera mini nd Uc browser which is the best?
RJofKY97Monday, February 21, 2011 10:16:17 PM
i love opera
i use opera 11 on my pc and opera 5 my sony ericsson w760a
only problem is when my sister gets on club penguin on my pc it freezes when it loads
sadimoTuesday, February 22, 2011 5:39:22 AM
If u luv some 1 with all your heart and u cannot bear 2 be apart, tell dem now be4 its 2 let becaus not everyone has the patience to wait......!
doomplanetTuesday, February 22, 2011 11:23:08 AM
I read the lifehacker article about sharing large files using operaunite.
I'm a firefoxuser.
Anyway was pleasantly surprised with Opera, despite the fact I cannt get Operaunite to work (The Opera Unite proxy server is currently not reachable), who can help here?
Await the firefox 4 before i decide which browser I shall use.
Cheers
tomiskTuesday, February 22, 2011 12:36:59 PM
i use opera on Windows, linux, PDA WM and Android over 10 years. its the best.
But PC version is starting annoy me. it uses huge amount of RAM. I keep opened opera all the day. I keep opened many(5-10+) web pages. Browser itself sometimes freezing for few moments. Sometimes I have to kill opera process... (the same on few pc's WinXP is clean, working perfectly)
So Ive decided to switch browser. Tried Chrome and Firefox, but returned to opera.
Cant live without opera, and cant live with opera!!! what to do? Maybe use old version?
DANBUZUTuesday, February 22, 2011 2:59:03 PM
Opera 10.1 on Nokia N900
UndisclosedWednesday, February 23, 2011 6:53:30 AM
I am back to Opera . I have chosen to support this browser. I still have SRWare Iron and Mozilla Firefox installed in case there are problems on a website. It has happened to me with Yahoo! and Gosong for example. For Internet Explorer, I would tend to use Avant or Maxthon if it is better. I also get Opera to use more RAM as well on the PC version. Before having to kill the process, you might want to check if opera is still in the tray. That could be why you have to kill Opera. Otherwise, it may still be possible that you have to kill the process. Opera have serious competition around them and I think they can give great answers to this. I take advantage of tab stacking. I find it great.
Brandon HeatWednesday, February 23, 2011 7:41:01 PM
trolling removed
happytobeyoursThursday, February 24, 2011 10:50:48 AM
Rebecca L.A. GeorgeSaturday, February 26, 2011 7:19:09 AM
I use Chrome and Firefox most of the time on my PC, Opera on DSi very frequently. Though I've been trying Opera for PC, I like it, it needs more themes and I'm having issues, also the way it handles flash is a little odd.
Wilbur-leigh FortuinMonday, February 28, 2011 10:41:07 PM
opera is the best for my mobile phone. it gives u a great fast and economic experiance, with a cool user-friendly interface... on my mac i only use mozilla thunderbird for downloads and safari for surfing and social networking... maybe i should try useing opera on the mac..? let the downloading commence!
peterMonday, February 28, 2011 10:44:36 PM
i was using opera but i'm now most of the time using chrom and firefox that's beacuse i'm entering private trackers sites and they are using css hack which unfortunately i can't do any thing about it .
if you could give me an answer how can i prevent these people from hacking my browser and this way they know the history and websites that i have visted it .if you have an answer how to not use css hack against me .just let me know.
Rebecca L.A. GeorgeTuesday, March 1, 2011 3:02:29 AM
Originally posted by cotomoto:

i was using opera but i'm now most of the time using chrom and firefox that's beacuse i'm entering private trackers sites and they are using css hack which unfortunately i can't do any thing about it .
if you could give me an answer how can i prevent these people from hacking my browser and this way they know the history and websites that i have visted it .if you have an answer how to not use css hack against me .just let me know.
Try this
http://www.ghostery.com/ its does have side-effects(That don't effect your browser or computer) but you can use it to block the trackers. They don't hack, they are sort of like keyloggers except they collect data while your surfing, may have an keyword collector function and monitors your clicking habits, like the ones that Google have, that most sites use.
ouzowtfTuesday, March 1, 2011 8:56:56 AM
Originally posted by RekaG:

Try this
http://www.ghostery.com/ its does have side-effects(That don't effect your browser or computer) but you can use it to block the trackers. They don't hack, they are sort of like keyloggers except they collect data while your surfing, may have an keyword collector function and monitors your clicking habits, like the ones that Google have, that most sites use.

This does not help him using Opera, as Ghostery does not support Opera...
kittengcenaTuesday, March 1, 2011 1:40:28 PM
Congratulations! that AWSOME
peterTuesday, March 1, 2011 4:36:58 PM
first thank you for your help.but i was looking for a software or extention that opera can support:)
Rebecca L.A. GeorgeTuesday, March 1, 2011 7:49:19 PM
Originally posted by cotomoto:

first thank you for your help.but i was looking for a software or extention that opera can support:)
They may have out for Opera soon. I already knew they only had it for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and IE. Its still pretty good though.
GusSunday, April 24, 2011 2:44:26 PM
I use Chrome for Social, Firefox for downloading and Opera once in a while.