Firefox For Dummies
Chapter One
Why You Should Fire
Your Old Browser
In This Chapter
* Discovering what a browser is
* Finding out why you should switch to Firefox
* Looking at a little bit of history
There's just one Internet, but there isn't one Internet experience. How
safely, easily, and quickly you browse the Web is a function of the browser
you're using. Firefox is the only one designed to meet the demands of a wired
world, so if you're not using it, you're stuck in rush hour traffic - while 100
million others whiz by you in the carpool lane. But before I tell you why to
change lanes, I tell you what a browser is.
What Is a Browser, Anyway?
Many people confuse a Web browser with a search engine, such as Google. It's
a reasonable mistake because most daily browsing begins with a search.
However, whereas a search engine finds Web sites, a browser displays them.
Think of the browser as your window to the Web. It doesn't have specific
knowledge about the scenery (like a search engine), but you need to look
through it to see what's out there.
In addition to displaying Web sites, the browser provides tools to help you ... read full excerpt from Firefox For Dummies ebook
