The Death of Firefox and Plugins?

[Derek Broughton]

Jay Daniels wrote:

> Over the past 2 to 3 years I have used Firefox on Windows and Linux.
> Last night I discovered a problem with plugins and other features.
> 
> First, in my opinion Adblock will probably die.  After using Chrome and
> also Safari, I have easily forgot about ABP. 

I have trouble believing they do it any better.

> Furthermore, I am not
> absolutely sure that client side adblocking programs speed up the
> browsing experience.

Probably not.  For many of us, it's purely the annoyance.

> I guess it depends on what type of sites you
> visit.  I tend to stay clear of those sites riddled with ads.

I stay away from sites "riddled" with ads.  I still find it hugely useful.  

> 
> Today, I have decided to just turn off all Firefox plugins.  I don't
> need 'em.  Hum, if most people start to feel this way then what's to
> prevent them from using Chrome or Safari or IE8 for that matter?

Hard to imagine they have anything to beat Firebug.  Of course, ABP and 
Firebug are the only plugins I use.

> I have no Safari for Linux, and I do not like QT or KDE look.

heretic!  The only thing wrong with Firefox is that it doesn't look like a 
KDE app.
-- 
derek