Internet Explorer vs. Firefox

From: webster72n (hbethke_at_copper.net)
Date: 07/17/04 

Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 14:01:41 -0400

In several instances I was advised to switch from Microsoft's Internet
Explorer to Mozella's "Firefox".
The reason being that Microsoft is lagging in closing serious recent
security holes.
I have tried Firefox and Mozella both, but without uninstalling my IE 5.5.
There were minor problems with both and I wound up uninstalling them again.
That left me with a few problems in addition. Thankfully I was able to fix
them and my PC is working just fine with
Internet Explorer, probably due to the fact that I have all the necessary
software installed and working to protect me from any kind of malware.
My question here:
   What is the consensus of this NG in the matter?

Harry. 

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