Mozilla Firefox- Lack Of Integration With Any Operating System Is Its Biggest Strength
One of the biggest of criticism leveled on the Firefox web browser is that it is very slow. There always will be a difference in the speed at which Internet Explorer loads and the speed at which the Firefox web browser loads. This is because the Internet Explorer web browser has been integrated into the Windows Operating System. When the Windows Operating System starts, it loads some files that are necessary for Internet Explorer as well. This does increase the loading time of the operating system. However, these files are essential for the loading of the Operating System as well. The implications of this point shall be discussed later. Coming back, the reason why Internet Explorer loads faster is that certain essential files are already loaded.
On the other hand, the process of loading of the Firefox web browser begins only after one clicks on the icon. Hence, there always will be a slight difference in the loading time of Firefox web browser as opposed to IE. However, this advantage is not a very significant one because of the risks involved in integration with the Operating System. The risks involved far outweigh the benefits that result from the same. If you are given a choice of an Operating System riddled with flaws which has a web browser opens very quickly or an Operating System that is completely secure but with a web browser that takes a few seconds longer, which one would you prefer? The answer is pretty obvious. The advantages offered by Internet Explorer are not such that an individual would be ready to compromise the security of his or her computer for the same.
Another reason why Firefox takes a bit longer to load is due to the presence of Firefox extensions and Firefox themes. If you have installed many Firefox extensions, then you will have to be prepared for a slightly longer loading period. Keep in mind that such benefits are available in Internet Explorer as well. However, you certainly cannot find as many plug-ins for Internet Explorer as you can find for the Firefox web browser. Having a Digg Firefox extension installed in your browser will help you avoid the Digg toolbar. Further, it will help you save a lot of time throughout the day every time you use the extension to add links to your online account.
Now, the person who came up with the idea of combined files for an operating system and a web browsing software application never anticipated a scenario where people specialize in hacking into the computers of other surfers. The interconnection implies that a flaw in the web browser can be used to attack not just the web browser but also the operating system itself. As you would know, a flaw in the operating system will render your computer beyond immediate use. In case of the Firefox web browser, this problem does not arise. The Firefox web browser is a standalone software application, which can be installed and removed just like any other software application. This may not seem to be a big deal when you compare Firefox with Opera, Safari or Chrome. However, the comparison between Firefox and Internet Explorer always has to take into account the fact that IE is the only Web browser on the net today that is tied up to a particular operating system.
No other web browser offers such a secure web experience as the Firefox web browser does. You can modify and improve the security of your browser with the help of about:config changes and Firefox extensions. Of course, the Firefox community is always ready to help if you have any doubts.
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