Don't Click on the Blue E!

Description:

For all those surfers who have slowly grown disenchanted with Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser, Don't Click on the Blue E! from O'Reilly is here to help. It offers non-technical users a convenient roadmap for switching to a better web browser--Firefox.
The only book that covers the switch to Firefox, Don't Click on the Blue E! is a must for anyone who wants to browse faster, more securely, and more efficiently. It takes readers through the process step-by-step, so it's easy to understand. Schools, non-profits, businesses, and individuals can all benefit from this how-to guide.

Firefox includes most of the features that browser users are familiar with, along with several new features other browsers don't have, such as a bookmarks toolbar and window tabs that allow users to quickly switch among several web sites. There is also the likelihood of better security with Firefox.

All indications say that Firefox is more than just a passing fad. With the USA Today and Forbes Magazine hailing it as superior to Internet Explorer, Firefox is clearly the web browser of the future. In fact, as it stands today, already 22% of the market currently employs Firefox for their browsing purposes.

Don't Click on the Blue E! has been written exclusively for this growing audience. With its straightforward approach, it helps people harness this emerging technology so they can enjoy a superior--and safer--browsing experience.

 

 

Table of Contents:

Preface

Chapter 1. The Problem with the Blue E

     Long, Long Ago-in Internet Time

     Mosaic

     Netscape

     Microsoft, IE, and the Browser Wars

     A Long Shot That Paid Off

     IE and Windows: Joined at the Hip

     The Blue E: The Achilles Heel of Windows Security

     The Red Lizard and Its Children

     Where to Learn More

Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring Firefox

     Installing Firefox

     Running Firefox for the First Time

     Starting Firefox

     Just the Way You Want It: Options

     Customize Your Toolbars

     Help!

     Firefox Profiles

     Where to Learn More

Chapter 3. Firefox Features

     Getting Started with Firefox

     Making Life Easier

     Sidebars

     Managers

     Where to Learn More

Chapter 4. Killer Firefox Add-Ons

     Installing Plug-Ins for Multimedia and More

     Changing the Look and Feel with Themes

     Adding Features to Firefox with Extensions

     Where to Learn More

Chapter 5. Advanced Firefox

     Searching

     Live Bookmarks

     Counteracting Web Annoyances

     Safety and Security

     Advanced Configuration

     Contribute!

     Where to Learn More

Appendix A. Other Web Browsers

Appendix B. Firefox Options

Index