Just to argue this a bit: Firefox has a different layout and javascript engine than Chrome/Safari/Opera, so one thing it absolutely is NOT is a Chrome clone. I know you've never liked or appreciated the power of Firefox's addons, but for the application that we probably all spend the single most time using, it's well worth the effort to customize to our needs. Firefox is also incredibly consistent across all platforms; things that the desktop version can do generally work the same way across all supported platforms, including Android (there's no Firefox for iOS because Apple is dildos).Firefox: fast becoming another pointless Chrome clone.
The cross-platform consistency of Firefox is also something I've appreciated. I agree with Apple being a bunch of dildos with their tactics in forcing only one type of web browser. It is nice to see Firefox on Android work/function almost the same as on my desktop.Just to argue this a bit: Firefox has a different layout and javascript engine than Chrome/Safari/Opera, so one thing it absolutely is NOT is a Chrome clone. I know you've never liked or appreciated the power of Firefox's addons, but for the application that we probably all spend the single most time using, it's well worth the effort to customize to our needs. Firefox is also incredibly consistent across all platforms; things that the desktop version can do generally work the same way across all supported platforms, including Android (there's no Firefox for iOS because Apple is dildos).
Firefox has user environment sync that doesn't require a Google account and also has its own cross-site authentication platform (Mozilla Personas), both of which are quite handy.
Finally, Firefox is kind of the one player in web "stuff" that seems to argue in favor of open tech standards.
Are you able to get the same sort of report showing OSes used to visit? (Assuming the user agent the browser is using hasn't been faked).From the viewpoint of storageforum's user-base, here is a breakdown of browsers used to visit this website.
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Very surprised not to see Solaris on the list of OSes? (Considering that's were I access SF from most). But there are 14 visits not listed, so guess it's in the bottom of the list...Sure do. I also added screen resolution.
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There are some in the full spreadsheet I just linked to. It has the OS labeled as SUN OS. That might be from your machine(s).Very surprised not to see Solaris on the list of OSes? (Considering that's were I access SF from most). But there are 14 visits not listed, so guess it's in the bottom of the list...
Very interesting that Linux is ahead of Mac as well!
@Dave, The resolutions is not a complete list, but the top 10. I would expect that most are on 1920x1080, and go downward from there. (The Steam Hardware survey shows similar trends).
Considering I run 3360x1050 (dual 1680x1050), I'm not surprised that's not on the list.
Thanks for that!For those who like data, here are some shared spreadsheets if you're interested.
Full list of browsers
Full list of OSes
Full list of resolutions
Desktop, Mobile, Tablet breakdown
Mobile and tablet device types
Location breakdown
They are working fine for me. Perhaps it is your inferior browser?^ they are all passworded!
Edit: but don't worry about fixing it just for me; I can guess most of the data and fake it for the rest. (Just ... er ... like someone I know.)
+1.Thanks for that!
There is no password set. There isn't any other option. I have them all set to "Anyone who has the link can access. No sign-in required."^ they are all passworded!
Edit: but don't worry about fixing it just for me; I can guess most of the data and fake it for the rest. (Just ... er ... like someone I know.)
This data comes from Google Analytics. If you are using Ghostery, it is likely blocking the Javascript used for tracking the data.+1.
Very interesting to see.
And yes, The SunOS would be me. Interesting to the count is only 4? (I visit SF daily). Mind you, that could be an artifact of the tracking system being used is blocked/subverted by my Ghostery/NoScript setup... (Or do these stats come directly from the Apache server logs)?
Perhaps you are right, David. Chrome is inferior. But Tannin hogs Opera and Seamonkey so I have to make do with the inferior products. Sigh.They are working fine for me. Perhaps it is your inferior browser?![]()
Nope: definitely wants a password. The screenshot above is what I get when I click on any of the links.There is no password set. There isn't any other option. I have them all set to "Anyone who has the link can access. No sign-in required."
I use Linux quite a bit at work but for home/personal stuff the majority of my computer systems are all Windows (except for one iOS and one Android device). I use a few Linux-based VMs for various small servers at home but I never browse the web with them. In the small amount of time I've used Linux as a desktop and browsing the web, I found it less pleasant when compared to windows. I found Firefox to be slower and the fonts looked crappy. Granted that might be Ubuntu or SLES causing the issue but I never spent enough time digging into it to make it better.As this is a computer enthusiast or geek site, I expected more Linux or Unix type OS's.
It's because the Flash installer (or package manger you're using) only installs the plugin for found installations of supported web browsers... eg.Firefox comes preinstalled on most Linux distros, and it's a major PITA to get Chrome working correctly (you have to reinstall flash player, of all things).
Software Licenses. Adobe IIRC doesn't allow bundling in that manner... And I would have to question Java as a plugin for a web browser these days for the general populace. (Enterprise needs Java plugins due to the many devices that use Java Applets for C3). I'm not aware of any day to day item for a general home user that would require Java in the browser. (Except for those that deal with Banks that use Applets to interface with the banks systems).Seriously though, Flash and Java are pretty much standard web browsing components, why doesn't every modern web browser bundle them by default? I mean, yeah, include an option to uninstall the extensions if the end-user so desires, but bundling them would be a nice touch.
Very interesting.
Chrome on Windows is bundled with its own Flash libraries that get updated at the same time the browser does. It's a special case. Since Chrome updates are always background, behind the scenes things, Google can push out an update that just updates its Flash library.I'd have expected Chrome to use the "everything else" Flash player. Apparently it doesn't - I have no idea why that would be.