FF vs IE

[basswipe]

To reduce the size of the toolbar icons:click View then Toolbars then Customise and check the box next to Use Small Icons.

Plugins...see F18s post.There are also lots of extensions which give you all kinds of versatility and themes(skins) to change the look/feel. Its simplicity is refreshing.

Authenticode is a Microsoft term.In Firefox click Tools then Options then Advanced then Security.There are 4 buttons under certificates.Tweak away.Never had scripting issues with firefox,which I can't say about IE.I've always been notified when Active X is required and am given options.I stay away from anything containing Active X controls.

I've found Firefox does everything faster than IE.Why its slow and cumbersome for you I can't answer.All I know is I will never use IE again if I can help it.

[lurch]

fire fox is for surfing the unsafe sites that take advantage of the security holes in IE. So when you are searching for software cracks or certain inappropiate sites FF works great.

IE should be used for sites inside a corporate office ONLY!