Mozilla Firefox is an internet browser created by the Mozilla Corporation. It can be downloaded at:
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/. It is the world's third most widely used web browser. The advantages and disadvantages will be summarized below and all critiques or discussion is welcome.
Advantages:
- It is Plug-in compatible meaning the browser is given the ability to add certain features to the browser to add new features or make existing features more convenient or intuitive.
- Generally fast web page downloads
- "Safe browsing" gives added security against phishing attacks and malware
- Multi-tab feature allows for easy multi-tasking
- Private browsing allows user to surf the internet without recording history or cookies
Disadvantages:
- Running multiple instances of Plug-in Apps heavily slows down web page downloading
- Toolbar customization can easily get out of hand and over-clutter browser space
- Some Compatibility issues; not all websites are compatible with Mozilla Firefox
- Slow initial boot time
- Known for high CPU memory usage
