6 + Interview Questions in Browsers and Internet in Internet and Network Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	Solve : Comparison of popular browsers?
Answer» Note: This is a personal opinion FAQ. Although none of the opinions I post will be without EVIDENCE of some kind, they still are just what I say they are -- educated opinions. Please don't PM me with all the reasons I'm wrong with XYZ browser just because ABC is not how you see it. Comparison of popular browsers There are a number of browsers out there to view the Web. Internet Explorer is one everyone has probably heard of. FireFox, Netscape and Opera are a few other frequently used browsers. But which one is the best? The answer all unbiased articles I've seen come up with is "all have their strengths and weaknesses". So, I am going to compare these popular browsers on the following scales: Ease of installation Browsing Features Customization Security System Requirements Each section will have a score as follows: 3: The browser is excellent in this category. Doing what needs to be done is a breeze, without any complications. 2: The browser had some trouble, but only minor problems, or the browser is "average" meaning that it is good, but not extraordinary. 1: The browser had major problems in its functionality. Each browser will have a post to itself. Without further ado, let's begin: Internet Explorer Ease of Installation: 3 - but really, what can you expect out of a browser that is permanently on your computer? (And I do mean permanently - it came with your PC and it's going to stay.) IE6 ships with most computers, but IE7 will soon do the same if it isn't already, and it can be downloaded from the MS website. Browsing: 1 - Yeah, I'm not being very scientific with this test. But the overall theme I noticed with IE is slow. It takes forever to deliver the same content as another browser. Makes one wonder what IE is doing that takes so long. Features: 1 - IE has no real "features" to speak of - it's a basic browser. Customization: 2 - IE's Options have fairly good options, but nothing spectacular - it's all the usual, security, links, fonts, that sort of thing. Security: 1 - OK, Internet Explorer deserves a 0 in this respect, but in the interest of keeping true to my scoring I'll give it a generous 1. Microsoft has released patches since IE1, and has patched IE6, and IE7, ad infinitum. Let's face it, security sucks for IE. System Requirements: 3 - IE's main bonus is that it can run on almost anything. You need no more than 64 MB to run IE7 on WinXP SP2, a 233 MHz processor, and a monitor with at least 256 colors. (For the record, 32-bit is much more than 256 color.) Overall: 11 (18 possible) Mozilla Firefox Ease of installation: 3 - Downloading and installing was a breeze. At 5.7 MB, the install for Firefox 2 was no problem, and the install wasn't any harder. Just what we need. Browsing: 3 - Pages load quickly and efficiently with Firefox. There's really not much more to say. Features: 2 - There's a ton of really cool features for Firefox. Unfortunately, most of them are in the form of extensions, so it's a little bit of a pain to get them. However, features include the ability to block any desired image (ads begone), the ability to upload to ImageShack or Photobucket with ease, or even the ability to render a page with IE rendering (finally, we can update Windows with Firefox). Customization: 3 - Between extensions, themes and the ability to customize all of them, there's no reason this shouldn't get a perfect 3. Copies of Firefox can be like snowflakes - no two alike - making it one of the most versatile browsers I've seen. Security: 3 - Firefox is open-source, meaning that it's code is available to the general public. While that seems UNSAFE, it actually means that the security-hole-finding team is millions, not hundreds. Security flaws are found quickly and before they cause a mess. Security is, in fact, tantamount. Not only this, but Firefox is capable of blocking all ActiveX invasions by simply not allowing it. ActiveX will not work on Firefox, unless you are using IE Tab or another IE-rendering extension. System Requirements: 3 - Firefox requires more than Internet Explorer, but not much. For Windows, Mozilla recommends a 500 MHz processor or better, 256 MB of memory, and 100 MB of free space. A scant requirement for such a browser. Overall: 17/18 Netscape Ease of installation: 2 - The setup file was rather large, a good 18.31 MB. The screen where I had to change radio buttons and remove checkboxes was mildly tedious, but not overly annoying. Browsing: 2 - Netscape uses either Firefox or IE rendering, depending on preferences. However, it seems to take longer than usual in the Firefox Rendering, and equally slow in IE rendering. Features: 2 - Netscape has some nice features, but I seemed "flooded" with them. Toolbars, popups and a convoluted menu system. All my bookmarks and settings were automatically imported from Firefox without a hitch at my request - a nice touch. Even my home pages remained intact. Customization: 2 - Things scoring "2" seems to be a common theme with this browser. Again, I'm inundated with hordes of options. I could spend days tweaking all my settings the way I like them. To make it more interesting, they're organized WinXP Control Panel style - organized into groups. No way to make this a standard view, though, which gives Microsoft the one-up on Netscape. I like the options - there's just too dn many. Security: 3 - I will say I like Netscape's popup blocker, spyware protection, and ID theft protection. It seems to work well together to do a decent job of assisting in your PC's protection. But don't uninstall your AntiVirus or Firewall yet - it's an assist to it, not a replacement. System Requirements: 2 - It's better than any other so far on hard disk requirements; it needs only 35 MB to run stably. But it wants more memory (256 MB) and a faster processor (1 GHz recommended!). Comment: Netscape seems to be a mish-mash of IE and Firefox. If that's all it really is, I recommend the real thing. It's either IE or FF in a new shell; your choice. Overall: 13/18 Opera Ease of installation: 3 - The setup file was extremely small (4.7 MB for Windows!), making it the smallest browser I ever downloaded. Install was a breeze. Browsing: 2 - Pages load fairly fast, bot not very. It has this interesting habit of moving objects around as the page loads. Also, much to my annoyance, alt+s doesn't work in Opera. Features: 3** - Adblock, arguably the most popular extension in Firefox, is built in Opera 9. I find this very impressive. I also like the "trash can" which lets you reopen tabs that you closed. This is in Firefox, but not so obviously as in Opera. Overall it's great. Customization: 2 - It's GOT everything you need, without the inundation of Netscape, but it's nothing special. Security: 2 - Great popup blocker, but nothing else. Keep your firewall. System Requirements: 3 - Opera doesn't need much; only 50 MB of free space, 64 MB of memory, and at least a Pentium II. No problems there. Overall: 15/18 The Browsers, in order of score: Firefox: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ Opera: http://www.opera.com/ Netscape: http://browser.netscape.com/ Internet Explorer: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/default.mspx A note to Mac/Linux users I have not compared Mac vs. Windows versions, Linux vs. Windows, Linux vs. Mac, or the Mac or Linux-only browsers, like Konqueror or SAFARI. I have done this merely because the vast majority of people use Windows, and these are the most popular versions. (Also, I don't have access to a Mac or a Linux box at the moment) Sorry.

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2.	Solve : Reduce Firefox memory usage?
Answer» Firefox is a great browser, but it costs a lot in memory usage. It's not uncommon to see 50,000 KB of memory in use. While that can't be fixed completely, here's a way to cut down on memory usage when it's minimized: 1. Open a new tab. 2. Enter about:config into the Address Bar. 3. RIGHT-Click in any empty space. Create a New Boolean. 4. Enter config.trim_on_minimize as the Boolean's name. 5. SET it to true. Close and restart Firefox. You'll notice a sharp decrease in memory usage: MAXIMIZED: Minimized: I did this with Firefox 2 but I didn't notice a big difference. However, Firefox 3 has been gobbling up a lot of memory and with this Config Edit, it's gone from 50k at startup down to 12k. It also purge its memory every TIME you minimize. (right down to 5K) Wonderful!

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3.	Solve : Making FireFox Faster, Safer and more Personal.?
Answer» Hello This is my First FAQ. If it Doesn't Fit in with the Other FAQ's Tell me please and Private message me were to place this Post. Firefox is a Browser made by Mozilla Corporation It Is more Secure, Safer and More Customizable then Internet Explorer. Download --->(Click here) Its free also. Like I said before Firefox is very customizable there is a wide variety of Add-ons. (Click here) For Add-ons. There are tons of Add-ons but I would like to take the time to Get the Basics and make your Firefox safer. Here Are the Add-ons you should get. Add-ons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No SCRIPT (Click here) for No script Description: No script is one of the best Add-ons It Disables the scripts of Sites on the web so if something malicious is TRYING to get through it makes it impossible to get through, It is a excellent tool and will keep you from getting anymore nasty infections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adblock Plus (Click here) for Adblock Plus Notice: After you Download Click This Now look on the side and there should be a Banner On the side there's a white banner click ADD easy list then Click "Ok" when the Window Asking if you would like to add the subscription. You now have just blocked all the Advertisements on the Web and have made your Firefox even more safer. Description: Adblock Plus Will block every Advertisement on the web which could Possibly speed you up and Protect you from viruses if the Advertisements are Dangerous or scams. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOT(web of Trust) <--- Safety Ratings for sites. (Click Here) For WOT Description: WOT or Web of Trust Is a MUST HAVE security add-on It will warn you if a website is dangerous. It also warns of • Spyware, adware and viruses • Browser exploits • Unreliable ONLINE shops • PHISHING, spam and other Internet scams • Annoying or malicious spam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stealther (Privacy Add-on Optional) (Click Here) for Stealther Description: Stealther Is used for Privacy uses. What it does is it temporary disables. - Browsing History (also in Address bar) - Cookies - Downloaded FILES History - Disk Cache - Saved Form Information - Sending of ReferrerHeader - Recently Closed Tabs list To activate Stealther Go to "Tools" Then Find and click on Stealther. It is now Activated and you can browse the web anonymously. To deactivate Stealther Go back to "Tools" then Find Stealther again and uncheck it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DownThemAll! (Download Manager + accelerator) (Click here)For DownThemAll! Description: DownThemAll! Is worth while if you like to download alot. It is excellent and it makes managing your Downloads easier Also it speeds them up. Themes: Firefox Is also known for Different themes Great for Matching the color scheme of your Operating systems colors. Here are some Excellent themes. Full Flat (Click here) For Full Flat. Description: simple beatiful theme with Modernized buttons. iFox (Click here) For iFox Description: Looks like the Safari web browser and is just handsome on Firefox. (Click here) for more Themes. --------------------------------------- Well thats All, Like I said before there are tons of more add-ons (Here) Ill see you later. If there is anything else I will find I will be sure to Add them here. Goodbye.

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4.	Solve : What are the rules of the net??
Answer» Question: What are some general Internet rules that I should follow? Answer: The question you are referring to is what we call "Netiquette". Netiquette, which is short for Internet etiquette, is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online. Netiquetteincludes rules for all aspects of the Internet, including the World Wide Web, e-mail, FTP, newsgroups and message boards, chat rooms, and instant messaging. Below are some general rules of Netiquette. General Rules of Netiquette: The Golden Rule: Treat OTHERS as you would like them to treat you. 1. In e-mail, newsgroups, and chat rooms: * Keep messages brief and use proper grammar and spelling. * Be careful when using sarcasm and humor, as it might be misinterpreted. * Be polite. Avoid offensive language. * Avoid sending "flames", which are abusive or insulting messages. Do not participate in "flame wars", which are exchanges of "flames". * Avoid sending spam, which is the Internet's version of junk mail. Spam is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once. * Do not use all capitol lettersm which is the equivalent of SHOUTING! * Use emoticons to express emotion. * Use abbreviations and acronyms for phrases. * Clearly identify a "spoiler", which is a message that reveals a solution to a game or ending of a movie or program. 2. Read the FAQ (frequently asked questions), if one exists. Many newsgroups and Web PAGES have an FAQ. 3. Do not assume material is accurate or up-to-date. Be forgiving of others' mistakes. 4. Never read someone's private e-mail. These are just some of the rules of Netiquette. It is not a requirement that you follow them, but it's a safe practice. If anyone has anything to add, please don't be afraid. FlameResponding to Flamers It's a fact of the net that you will come across people who are less-than-kind: They swear, they insult, they generally are no fun to be around. It's generally a good idea to avoid these people. However, if you are attacked personally, keep this in mind: Responding to a "flamer" with the same nasty attitude makes you look just as bad. You do make a distinct impression of your character on the Web; showing yourself to be a mudslinger makes you look like someone to avoid. Even if you technically win, you'll never truly recover. If you handle flamers by treating them with respect, but lay down the LAW of how you expect to be treated at the same time, then you have won. It doesn't matter whether it falls on blind eyes as far as he's concerned; others will read your response and subconciously they accept you as a "trooper" who doesn't flinch in the face of personal ATTACKS. They won't tell you this, but they will keep you in higher regards, even if they don't know why. Don't immediately contact a moderator or admin when FACING a single attack. It may have been unintentional; stereotyping is a good example. Point out to him that you take offense to what he said, but do so in a tactful, nice way. Saying something like the below is ideal for small issues: "I'm sorry, but could you please not talk about XYZ that way? It makes me uncomfortable" Of course, getting nasty, explicit messages are the exception to this rule.Use common sense and your instinct. If you don't want to talk to somebody, don't. If you feel like something's wrong, something probably is wrong.Quote from: Dilbert on April 03, 2006, 11:02:53 AM Responding to a "flamer" with the same nasty attitude makes you look just as bad.

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Solve : What are the rules of the net??

Answer» Question:

What are some general Internet rules that I should follow?

Answer:

The question you are referring to is what we call "Netiquette". Netiquette, which is short for Internet etiquette, is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online. Netiquetteincludes rules for all aspects of the Internet, including the World Wide Web, e-mail, FTP, newsgroups and message boards, chat rooms, and instant messaging. Below are some general rules of Netiquette.

General Rules of Netiquette:

The Golden Rule: Treat OTHERS as you would like them to treat you.

1. In e-mail, newsgroups, and chat rooms:
* Keep messages brief and use proper grammar and spelling.
* Be careful when using sarcasm and humor, as it might be misinterpreted.
* Be polite. Avoid offensive language.
* Avoid sending "flames", which are abusive or insulting messages. Do not participate in "flame wars", which are exchanges of "flames".
* Avoid sending spam, which is the Internet's version of junk mail. Spam is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.
* Do not use all capitol lettersm which is the equivalent of SHOUTING!
* Use emoticons to express emotion.
* Use abbreviations and acronyms for phrases.
* Clearly identify a "spoiler", which is a message that reveals a solution to a game or ending of a movie or program.

2. Read the FAQ (frequently asked questions), if one exists. Many newsgroups and Web PAGES have an FAQ.

3. Do not assume material is accurate or up-to-date. Be forgiving of others' mistakes.

4. Never read someone's private e-mail.

These are just some of the rules of Netiquette. It is not a requirement that you follow them, but it's a safe practice.

If anyone has anything to add, please don't be afraid.

FlameResponding to Flamers

It's a fact of the net that you will come across people who are less-than-kind: They swear, they insult, they generally are no fun to be around. It's generally a good idea to avoid these people. However, if you are attacked personally, keep this in mind:

Responding to a "flamer" with the same nasty attitude makes you look just as bad. You do make a distinct impression of your character on the Web; showing yourself to be a mudslinger makes you look like someone to avoid. Even if you technically win, you'll never truly recover.
If you handle flamers by treating them with respect, but lay down the LAW of how you expect to be treated at the same time, then you have won. It doesn't matter whether it falls on blind eyes as far as he's concerned; others will read your response and subconciously they accept you as a "trooper" who doesn't flinch in the face of personal ATTACKS. They won't tell you this, but they will keep you in higher regards, even if they don't know why.
Don't immediately contact a moderator or admin when FACING a single attack. It may have been unintentional; stereotyping is a good example. Point out to him that you take offense to what he said, but do so in a tactful, nice way. Saying something like the below is ideal for small issues:

"I'm sorry, but could you please not talk about XYZ that way? It makes me uncomfortable"

Of course, getting nasty, explicit messages are the exception to this rule.Use common sense and your instinct. If you don't want to talk to somebody, don't. If you feel like something's wrong, something probably is wrong.Quote from: Dilbert on April 03, 2006, 11:02:53 AM

Responding to a "flamer" with the same nasty attitude makes you look just as bad.

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5.	Solve : Yahoo mail through outlook express?
Answer» ok so if you have a free yahoo account and OUTLOOK express, why not make them work together! there are 2 ways to do this 1.) get a premium mail account from yahoo (but who would want to pay when there is a free solution!?) 2.) get a program called ypops How to use ypopsfor this I will be using outlook express 2007 but its easy to figure out with a different version 1.)download it from here http://ypopsemail.com/download/36-releases/66-download 2.)install it and make shure its running in the system tray 3.)open outlook express and go to tools>account settings>new... and click next 4.)tick the box that says manually configure server settings or additional server types and hit next and then hit next again 5.)Now put in your name in the name box, email in the email box 6.)make shure POP3 is selected under account type 7.)in the incoming mail server box type 127.0.0.1 now type the same thing in the outgoing mail server box 8.)under login info put your yahoo username (dont put the @yahoo) and put your password 9.)click on the more settings button and go under the outgoing server tab 10.)then tick the box my outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication and then hit ok 11.)click test account setting to make shure its working and then click next then finish there you go! yahoo mail on outlook express for free!! maybe i should not reply from down here in the basement , but , do i understand that i can use outlook for sending e-mails from web sites who require it by this means as my main e-mail is yahoo and wish it to remain so . i have tried to send material to people but as soon as outlook comes up i stop ,harryIf I understand the question (i DOUBT I do) your asking if you can use other email sites besides yahoo? The answers noi know its hard for us old people to explain ourselves , i think you do understand my main e-mail is yahoo and i want to keep it , i try on some sites to send material by e-mail , and the only one ALLOWED is outlook which asks you to make it your main e-mail , so i stop what i'm TRYING to do is copy material from an e-mail etc and post it in CH or else where hope thats better , so i take it the answer is still no , harryWill this work with Vista??It should

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6.	Solve : Firefox tabbed browsing?
Answer» QUESTION: In Mozilla Firefox, when I open a new LINK, I want to be able to open the link in a new tab (INSTEAD of in a new window). Solution: This is a feature of Mozilla Firefox that is available as a downloadable add-on. CLICK *here* to get it.

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