FireFox is an internet web browser which serves the same function as Internet Explorer. Note that many Services such as AOL, Comcast, MSN, Earthlink and others have Branded versions of Internet Explorer installed on your machine. For example, the Comcast link installed on your desktop by Comcast is a branded version of Internet Explorer. This means the normal Internet Explorer Icons and graphics have been replaced by Comcast versions. This is similar to Name Brand versus no-name products at the supermarket.

Why use FireFox?

• Less susceptible to hacker attacks (malware) than Internet Explorer (IE).
• More functionality then IE including:
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Freely available plugins for added functionality
  • Pop-up blocking
  • Download tool so downloads don't get lost
  • Multiple tabs can be set as Home Page. All your main pages (email, news, work) come up at once.

Why to not use FireFox?

• There are still some sites out there which will only work with IE such as:
  • The Windows Update web site
  • Through the web anti-virus scan web site utilities.

How to get FireFox?

• www.mozilla.org

How to Install FireFox?

1. Download the install file from the mozilla.org web site above. Double click on the file to run the install routine. This should install FireFox, import your IE settings and open up a FireFox window to the web.
2. If step 1 worked, you need to make sure you download and install the Macromedia Flash Player
3. Download and install the Macromedia Shockwave Player
4. You may also want to install additional plugins Some recommended plugins are:
   • the Google Bar
   • IE View
5. Close and restart FireFox after installing the above plugins.
6. Setup your home page - more later

Features

• Use Ctrl t to open a new browser window as a tab.
• Use the G (google) search field to the right of the address field for quick Google Searches.