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by JohnFen 2314 days ago
> I woke up to a chart showing browser market share of FF at around 4%

I've used and loved Firefox from before it was called Firefox. I really, really, really want to like the modern Firefox, but I just can't. I find it limiting and irritating. So, sadly, I don't. I don't use Chrome either, though.
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daveFNbuck 2314 days ago
What do you find limiting about Firefox? How does your browser of choice free you from these limitations?
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JohnFen 2314 days ago
My browser of choice is Waterfox -- so, essentially, pre-Quantum Firefox.

There are two things that I find limiting. First, the configurability has been seriously reduced. I really dislike Firefox's UI, and it's no longer possible to make the browser look and feel as I prefer. I can get most of the way there -- but to even do that much is a rather serious pain in the butt. Second, the neutering of the extensions hurt badly, and the only way I can retain the functionality that I want is to use something pre-Quantum.

Waterfox has neither of these problems (well, the extension problem is starting to impact Waterfox, which is why I'm no longer updating it. I need to find another browser, but I haven't found a different one that works for me yet. Until I do, Waterfox it is.)

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