In this age of computers when we have 4 to 8 GB of memory coming standard on many computers why is it a big deal when Firefox uses half a gig of memory? I use Firefox because of all of the custom extensions no other browsers have. And it's pretty good blocking ads with the extensions I use.

I use Palemoon, also, but FTR it is Firefox with some non-windows stuff stripped out.

For me it isn't the memory usage as much as it is the slow and sluggish interaction with it. Every thing I do with Firefox feels like I'm running through sludge. Chrome just isn't that way.

As for ad blockage.. ABP and that's all I really need.

However, we should really stop pissing on FF and IE in this thread though. The good Dr was kind enough to point out that Chrome has taken some positive steps to stop malicious activity. No need to tromp on it any further here.

User error.

Agreed.

Yup, got it in a nutshell... FF ain't going anywhere any time soon.  But as always, whether it be an OS war or a browser war, there'll always be somebody who has to say 'my dick is bigger/better than your dick'.  And again, it's all a matter of personal preference... what works best for you/the individual. 

I don't give a flying fech if somebody wants to use Chrome or Maxthon, whatever, my choice is Firefox because it is customisable and has the extensions I like to use. As for being a memory hog, I don't notice with 32gb of RAM, and it's no slower than IE 11 or other popular browsers, at least not in my experience... and yes, I have tried several browsers in my search for the best, but I always return to Firefox because it is familiar and, to date, the best browser for me.

As to Chrome's 'supposed' speed, it derives that by opening new CPU threads each time you open a new tab or begin a new task, and for mine, I'd rather sacrifice a fraction of my 32gb of RAM than have umpteen CPU threads open at the one time.  While it may not affect those who do not browse multiple sites and/or perform multiple tasks - downloading, streaming music and/or video - those who do all of the above are going to notice a perfomance hit while multi-tasking... eg, converting video or music. rendering various layers in PS or PSP, etc, etc, etc... and that's not for me.

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In any case, as Phoon already pointed out.  Thanks to Doc (as always) for drawing attention to this and I do absolutely agree (while I do not actually use Chrome) this decision by Google should be seen as a step in a good direction. 

The Information Super-Highway is littered with the wrecks of discarded browsers....some are just coughing and spluttering...and willed by their drivers to 'keep going'....others are in a handbasket....

[having fun with a metaphor]

Sensible users tend to 'rely' on 2....where the 'second' helps with sites that have issues with the first....;)

Hey, Monk, I was just poking a bit of fun cos threads like this often devolve into something like that... so no need to get yer knickers in a twist, orright?

Ya gotta know not to take everything I say too seriously... I'm a larrikin at heart.  

True [ref Jafo].  4 installed here.

Not that I'm 'sensible', mind you.

You said it!  Not that I'm agreeing or anything... I'm just not one to argue with anyone who seems to know what they're talking about.

In fact, I'm not one to argue with anyone who doesn't seem to know what they're talking about.... I worry they might show me up.

but I just discovered this Chrome APNG extension >

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/apng/ehkepjiconegkhpodgoaeamnpckdbblp?hl=en

any way also with this extension the direct image animation it's not working in GoogleChrome

hopefully it will work as link in the Forum,  just trying