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Discussion in 'General Internet' started by James Martin, 2017/11/26.

  1. 2017/11/26
    James Martin

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    Heard about it just now !
     
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    James Martin

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    It's a sizeable download (133 MB).

    I just installed the Android version on my phone, and it is outperforming Firefox for the moment.
     
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    Quantum is working fast for me.
     
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    James Martin

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    Not a big fan of Quantum for the moment. They dropped support for RoboForm's toolbar, so now it's treated as an extension - which means extra mouse-click time. Quantum seems to be faster than the previous Firefox format, but it is not as fast as Brave on Android. Haven't tried Brave on the desktop yet, and there's no use trying it on the laptop until I replace the drive.
     
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    I've been using Brave on my phone for a while now, not for speed, more for privacy & blocking stuff
     
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    James Martin

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    I know this is a Brave thread, but after updating to Firefox Quantum on the desktop, Outlook 2007 would not open links for some unknown reason. I recovered a recent image, and I will stay with Firefox 56 for the time being, although I thought about installing the extended support version instead.

    I hope Brave includes support for RoboForm in the near future. If not, maybe I could switch to Waterfox.

    I am not a big fan of Quantum for the moment. I have to do too much extra clicking (besides Roboform) to get things done. I hope Mozilla knows what they're doing. There's a lot of unhappy campers out there.
     
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    retiredlearner

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    It took me about 5 minutes to get used to the new layout in Quantum and it works real quick and OK for me on all my comps.
    Some people don't like change.
     
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    rsinfo

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    Me neither but it's inevitable. So embrace it instead of fighting it.
     
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    James Martin

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    I'll embrace it later. :D

    Right now, I'm satisfied to stay with 56 due to Roboform. 56 is a much better layout anyway. Can't figure out why Mozilla keeps moving the steering wheel, gas, and brake pedals, so to speak.
     
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    James Martin

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    I've also installed Waterfox, and I'll be using it as the default browser since it supports Roboform as well. Waterfox is a tad quicker than Firefox too.
     
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    retiredlearner

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    FF Quantum speed tests show it is slightly faster than Chrome in most areas. Waterfox probably hasn't got as many bells and whistles, so will be as quick as Quantum.
     
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