It seems that Firefox is the default choice for most people when it comes to web browsers and Chrome is really catching up.But you may just want something different for yourself (yes you could be just as queer as I am) so here is a list of web browsers which you could try out if you haven't already
Opera
Opera is a web browser and Internet suite developed by the Opera Software company. Opera handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, IRC online chatting, downloading files via BitTorrent, and reading web feeds.
Features of Opera include tabbed browsing, page zooming, mouse gestures, and an integrated download manager. Its security features include built-in phishing and malware protection, strong encryption when browsing secure web sites, and the ability to easily delete private data such as cookies and browsing history by simply clicking a button.
SlimBrowser:
SlimBrowser is a tabbed multiple-site browser. It incorporates a large collection of powerful features like built-in popup killer, skinned window frame, form filler, site group, quick-search, auto login, hidden sites, built-in commands and scripting, online translation, script error suppression, blacklist / whitelist filtering, URL Alias. It brings you convenient and comfortable browsing. It’s compatible with all Windows editions.
Best for: Users seeking for a feature packed browser
Flock:
It is built on Mozilla’s Firefox codebase, the web browser Flock is as extensible and speedy as its open source cousin. It specializes in providing social networking and other Web 2.0 features built into its interface. It also integrates with popular sites such as YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, LiveJournal, etc to give you access to all their features without having to visit them directly.
Best for: People who are involved in many social networking sites
Safari:
Safari is a web browser developed by Apple Inc. It has most of the necessary features like tabbed browsing and RSS handling. It’s standards compliant too, and the lightweight build makes it one of the fastest browsers.
Best for: PC guys who wish they had bought a MAC
K-Meleon:
K-Meleon is an extremely fast, customizable, lightweight web browser based on the Gecko layout engine developed by Mozilla which is also used by Firefox. K-Meleon is free, open source software released under the GNU General Public License and is designed specifically for Microsoft Windows (Win32) operating systems.
Best for: People seeking a fast and light windows browser
Maxthon:
Maxthon Browser is a powerful tabbed browser built for all users. Besides basic browsing functionality, Maxthon Browser provides a rich set of features to improve your surfing experience.
Best for: Users who want a Firefox like IE
If you want to have some fun you can try
SpaceTime
Browse3D
uBrowser
There are many many more out there..I clearly remember something called Green Browser ..and I have left out a lot of the browsers for Mac and Linux distributions..maybe I will get to them sometime soon.Let see..Till then try out some of the above.
Opera
Opera is a web browser and Internet suite developed by the Opera Software company. Opera handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, IRC online chatting, downloading files via BitTorrent, and reading web feeds.
Features of Opera include tabbed browsing, page zooming, mouse gestures, and an integrated download manager. Its security features include built-in phishing and malware protection, strong encryption when browsing secure web sites, and the ability to easily delete private data such as cookies and browsing history by simply clicking a button.
SlimBrowser:
SlimBrowser is a tabbed multiple-site browser. It incorporates a large collection of powerful features like built-in popup killer, skinned window frame, form filler, site group, quick-search, auto login, hidden sites, built-in commands and scripting, online translation, script error suppression, blacklist / whitelist filtering, URL Alias. It brings you convenient and comfortable browsing. It’s compatible with all Windows editions.
Best for: Users seeking for a feature packed browser
Flock:
It is built on Mozilla’s Firefox codebase, the web browser Flock is as extensible and speedy as its open source cousin. It specializes in providing social networking and other Web 2.0 features built into its interface. It also integrates with popular sites such as YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, LiveJournal, etc to give you access to all their features without having to visit them directly.
Best for: People who are involved in many social networking sites
Safari:
Safari is a web browser developed by Apple Inc. It has most of the necessary features like tabbed browsing and RSS handling. It’s standards compliant too, and the lightweight build makes it one of the fastest browsers.
Best for: PC guys who wish they had bought a MAC
K-Meleon:
K-Meleon is an extremely fast, customizable, lightweight web browser based on the Gecko layout engine developed by Mozilla which is also used by Firefox. K-Meleon is free, open source software released under the GNU General Public License and is designed specifically for Microsoft Windows (Win32) operating systems.
Best for: People seeking a fast and light windows browser
Maxthon:
Maxthon Browser is a powerful tabbed browser built for all users. Besides basic browsing functionality, Maxthon Browser provides a rich set of features to improve your surfing experience.
Best for: Users who want a Firefox like IE
If you want to have some fun you can try
SpaceTime
Browse3D
uBrowser
There are many many more out there..I clearly remember something called Green Browser ..and I have left out a lot of the browsers for Mac and Linux distributions..maybe I will get to them sometime soon.Let see..Till then try out some of the above.
