1. The main purpose for Internet Explorer is general web use ad a graphical web browser; it was the first browser used by consumers in the technology industry and has retained many loyal followers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer Safari's main purpose is to provide Mac users with an internet platform from Apple instead of having to use one from Microsoft. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari_%28web_browser%29 Mozilla Firefox was created to rid the former Mozilla browser from sponsorship and proprietary which impacted the use-ability of the browser. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox Chrome is intended to act as an independent open source web browser geared towards fast, simple searches.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_chrome http://www.google.com/intl/en/about/company/philosophy/ Opera was designed to increase computer accessibility for persons who have visual or motor impairment to cork on a number of platforms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_(web_browser)
2. In Internet Explorer:
in Mozilla:
in Safari:
in Chrome:
in Opera:
3. I have had a significant amount of trouble with this question. HTML tags are basically the URL and each URL presents in basically the same way in each browser, as can be seen above. The main differences are in the user interface (file, back buttons, right clicking, etc.). The only other way in which they would differ would be regarding the set-up of the pages (tabs, 3x3 layout, etc.). You can set most browsers to behave the way you want them to, provided you know how to work within that system well. I most often use Firefox and i have my pages set to appear in tabs if I have multiple web pages open at the same time. I haven't figured out how to do this in Safari, but I believe it can be done. In Chrome and Internet Explorer this is already how they are set up. If somebody knows how to better answer this question I would appreciate a comment.
4. I would recommend Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, and Opera in that order. I found Firefox and IE easiest to use (Chrome has a feature where you have to go to the file menu to go back or press the backspace button to go back a page which I don't like). I found Safari very hard to use and very cluttered, despite it's being known for a "sleek" design-I fail to see the sleekness. I have PC's and there is some bias playing to my preferences because I like using browsers which have a very clean layout. I found Safari is the best by far for a media interface browser. If you have an iPhone, Macbook, iPad, iPod, etc. Safari is the way to go because it can transfer your pages from device to device. Also Safari has a nice "reader" function where you can save an article to read later when you don't have an internet connection. As of May 2013 the statistics for popular web browser use is as follows according to http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp
Browser Statistics
| 2013 | Internet Explorer | Firefox | Chrome | Safari | Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 12.6 % | 27.7 % | 52.9 % | 4.0 % | 1.6 % |
Marissa, I find this post regarding the different Internet browsers very interesting. Personally, I too enjoy the simplicity that the IE browser has to offer. I was unaware of the fact that all of the browsers were created and geared for a different purpose.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it! Sorry for the super late reply, but as it wasn't a logistical comment I figured it could wait a little while. As I said in one of my posts between the information I've found and the information I've learned from reading your posts, I think I might just become an IE user sometime in the semi-near future. As far as them being created for different purposes, I found it pretty interesting too. I think the only thing that inspired me to look for that type of information was Ms. Browne's comment on the rough draft of my paper prompting me to investigate further. I think it's proven to be a neat addition to the blog and I'm glad she prompted me to delve a bit further.
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