Don’t Click on the Blue E!
O’Reilly, famous for it’s “In A Nutshell” books, has a book coming out March 2005 entitled Don’t Click on the Blue E!. What’s it about? Take a guess… Yep, it’s about NOT using Internet Explorer. Specifically, it’s about making the switch over to Firefox (which I would recommend everyone do):
For all those surfers who have slowly grown disenchanted with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer web browser, Don’t Click on the Blue E! from O’Reilly is here to help. It offers non-technical users a convenient roadmap for switching to a better web browser–Firefox.
The only book that covers the switch to Firefox, Don’t Click on the Blue E! is a must for anyone who wants to browse faster, more securely, and more efficiently. It takes readers through the process step-by-step, so it’s easy to understand. Schools, non-profits, businesses, and individuals can all benefit from this how-to guide.
Firefox includes most of the features that browser users are familiar with, along with several new features other browsers don’t have, such as a bookmarks toolbar and window tabs that allow users to quickly switch among several web sites. There is also the likelihood of better security with Firefox.All indications say that Firefox is more than just a passing fad. With the USA Today and Forbes Magazine hailing it as superior to Internet Explorer, Firefox is clearly the web browser of the future. In fact, as it stands today, already 22% of the market currently employs Firefox for their browsing purposes.
Don’t Click on the Blue E! has been written exclusively for this growing audience. With its straightforward approach, it helps people harness this emerging technology so they can enjoy a superior–and safer–browsing experience.
[UPDATE: For more information on switching to Firefox, and where to download it, check the following links:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/switch.html
http://www.getfirefox.com]
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Feb 3rd, 2005 at 00:34:57
GO FIREFOX, GO!!!!
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 08:11:12
i made the switch to firefox and thunderbird
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 09:43:25
Very interesting — I blogged this over at Fullydevoted and am waiting for further advice before pursuing Firefox further. Thanks for the head’s up.
GHT
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 10:19:41
Yep, I won’t go back to IE now that I’ve made the switch!
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 14:41:05
Glenn, what further advice do you need? Most informed computer users have made the switch.
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 16:13:40
I like the most current version of Netscape best. It’s extremely similar to Firefox. (you told me that Chris, I didn’t belive you, but it’s true)Don’t get me wrong, Firefox is awesome! I just think more time, money, and pros have been put into the Netscape browser. Anyone else out there a Netscape fans out there!? Well, I’d use anything but IE. All those windows are annoying! Yay for tabbed browsing! LOL
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 16:19:36
Netscape, and Mozilla for that matter, are too bloated for me. They come with more than I want, such as AIM, mail program, composer, etc (At least, they used to. I don’t know about now). Firefox is simply a browser, and streamlined at that, so it uses less memory, it’s standalone (if the mail program crashes, it won’t take the browser with it), and it’s easier to update. Just my two cents. Using anything other than IE is fine in my book.
Thunderbird is Firefox’s companion mail program. It’s a separate program, separate download and install, but is similar to Firefox as far as development and such. Those of you wanting to get away from Outlook/Outlook Express, with it’s vulnerabilities to viruses, I would recommend switching to that. Been using it for more than a year now with no big problems.
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 19:33:22
Yes, I am aware of all of that.
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 19:37:54
Mozzilla is all the features rolled into one item. Firefox, Thunderbird, Jabber, etc. All those things are integrated into Mozilla. Am I right? Firefox is just the browser. Thunderbird is an Email client. You can download them seperetly, or get Mozilla with both of them in it. Netscape is similar to Mozillia. And as far as the browser goes, that was what I was saying; That Firefox and the Netscape browser were extremely similar. Glad we have all that cleared up lol…
Feb 3rd, 2005 at 20:21:38
Actually, Netscape is based on an older version of Mozilla. Firefox is a branch of the Mozilla browser. Thunderbird is a branch of the Mozilla mail program. Mozilla was the originial suite of products, and Firefox/Thunderbird sprung out of it. When you download Mozilla, you’re not actually downloading Firefox and Thunderbird rolled together, you’re getting Mozilla products. Similar, but not the same.
Feb 8th, 2005 at 11:00:19
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=562&e=1&u=/ap/web_browser_flaw
Feb 8th, 2005 at 14:15:39
Yeah, that flaw is basically a day old already. First flaw to hit other browsers but not IE.
I don’t get why people are so keen on pointing out Firefox, Mozilla, etc flaws these days, but not IE. I guess everyone has gotten used to IE being “broken” so it’s not news anymore. Speaking of which, Microsoft is supposed to be releasing 13 patches this week or next, so be sure to do Microsoft Update.
Feb 8th, 2005 at 17:12:55
The browser flaw for Firefox and Mozilla commented on by Sean is fixed already.
http://www.boingboing.net/2005/02/08/mozilla_and_firefox_.html
Let’s see Microsoft do it that quick!