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Offline Texas Mac Man

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« on: May 07, 2007, 08:04:59 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2007, 08:38:04 PM »
What's amazing to me the the plethora of choices, even without using Parallels. What has happened to the "no software for the Mac/Apple" argument?! eek2.gif smile.gif

At least in browsers, there's plenty of choice for everyone. clap.gif
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2007, 09:16:54 PM »
I've been meaning to ask this...

I use Camino most of the time but every once in a while I use Firefox for something. Recently I noticed that my cursor moves appreciably slower and less distance while traversing a FF page than it does while in Camino. I've opened up windows from each browser and tested moving the mouse and it is a very obvious difference. Camino zips the arrow around but it slows by maybe 40-50% in FF.
Safari is somewhere in between.

Anyone else see this?
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2007, 08:30:56 AM »
Kris, I just tried Camino (downloaded the most recent version, since I was 2 versions behind), Firefox and Safari and saw no difference in cursor behavior.

I use Safari about 90% of the time, with most of the rest of the time spent in Firefox.I have just about every other browser on that list though, as I occasionally go through my web sites to make sure they all work in all the browsers, including IE via Parallels!!
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2007, 11:25:56 AM »
I have Safari and OmniWeb. Which is better is debateable.
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2007, 12:16:09 PM »
I use Safari and Firefox, actually keep them both open all the time, my lessons are on Firefox and the regular stuff like this and weather are on Safari.
I would say Firefox is favourite, Safari is next, and I am just beginning to use Opera, its nice.  Mozilla is great too.
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2007, 03:30:22 PM »
Since nobody else has your 'sluggish' cursor problem, I'd say you've made known your preferences of Camino well known to FF. It is simply depressed and non-responsive. Try talking to it in a more positive and uplifting manner. Occasional praise couldn't hurt either. At least a kind word or two. tongue.gif

I can't see any difference when moving the mouse from the desktop on one side of FF, across FF and over the desktop on the other side. dntknw.gif I don't think any app has input to the mouse, as far as speed goes, anyway.
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2007, 06:13:20 PM »
I switched to Safari for a bit, and finally reinstalled FF and edited the files so it saw my old bookmarks and such.

My ideal browser would be a blend of FF and Safari.
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2007, 08:31:25 AM »
I once thought that was going to be Camino; made for Mac (from a Mozilla foundation) and capable of using the FF add-ons. Alas, that does not appear to be the future. sad.gif
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2007, 10:47:31 AM »
QUOTE(Xairbusdriver @ May 9 2007, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I once thought that was going to be Camino; made for Mac (from a Mozilla foundation) and capable of using the FF add-ons. Alas, that does not appear to be the future. sad.gif


Unfortunately, Camino cannot use FF extensions. It can use some internet plugins.
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« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2007, 01:52:34 AM »
My frenetic cursor most definitely has its favorites. smile.gif

Jim, I did try cajoling it to be nice while in FF but it doesn't seem to pay attention. sad.gif

It could be that I notice the difference because I have my settings for my mouse to very fast in the Microsoft Optical prefs. Maybe it wouldn't be apparent in a slower mode.

OK, I just did some experimenting.

I opened up a bunch of browsers and applications and measured how far the mouse had to be moved horizontally to cover the distance across my 19" monitor screen.

The following were the nearly identical (approx 1 3/4 inches of movement):

Camino
Sunrise
Opera
Omniweb
Appleworks
Mail
Preview
Finder

The following were measured at approx 3" of horiz movement to cover the same width:

Firefox
Safari

So I'm not imagining this. And not only is the movement hindered by these apps, the speed at which the cursor moves is very obviously slower.

Something is going on here.  yes.gif

I'm not losemarbles.gif
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« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2007, 07:06:36 AM »
Why don't more people  like Mozilla?
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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2007, 07:15:39 AM »
krissel. I assume you added all those Apps in MS Mouse Preferences?

Try trashing the MS Mouse Preferences and adding them again.
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« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2007, 07:41:43 AM »
I like Mozilla!!!  Works like a champ for most sites, and I like having an integrated e-mail client without having to switch applications. And I much prefer their mail program. But, I'm a guitar player, so what do I know? harhar.gif

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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2007, 08:00:30 AM »
SeaMonkey seems to give me the fewest issues with compatibility. smile.gif

It is fast, stable and has most of the same extensions that FF. has. ( Adblock, NoScript etc.) smile.gif
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