Itm 501 M0D 1 Slp
Module 1 SLP
Kelvin Barton
Mgt. Info. Syst. and Bus. Strategy
ITM 501
Instructor Dr. Brian Holbert
May 28, 2012
Introduction
The three browsers evaluated are Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Both Firefox and Internet Explorer are well known and widely used browsers. While still gaining in popularity, Google Chrome is not as widely preferred by computer users. Firefox and Internet Explorer are relatively similar, when it comes to features and the ability to customize the browser to my preferences. I prefer Firefox for its speed in producing results. Both browsers allow me to choose the tools and options I use most often, as well as to select whether to remember and store browsing history. As I use the internet frequently, to conduct research, it is often necessary to go back and find a source that I used during a previous session or on a different day. Both browsers allow me to view the history, to find sites I visited recently. However, Internet Explorer offers a history side bar, which is more convenient for accessing browsing history. While this feature is handy, I do not necessarily care for, or need, the additional bells and whistles of Internet Explorer. The ability to customize the background screen, choosing from a variety of scenes, may be more important to the user who spends most of his or her time on the internet socializing or visiting social networking sites. While I do engage in social networking online, it is not my main activity. Therefore, features such as the customizable screen are of little importance to me.
Both Firefox and Internet Explorer allow me to conduct a search using Google. While it is not the only search engine available, it can help me with research, by allowing me to find scholarly resources, without necessarily accessing a university library or database. Google scholar often provides extensive lists of resources in an efficient manner. Google Chrome is a fast browser, it brings up search
Kelvin Barton
Mgt. Info. Syst. and Bus. Strategy
ITM 501
Instructor Dr. Brian Holbert
May 28, 2012
Introduction
The three browsers evaluated are Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Both Firefox and Internet Explorer are well known and widely used browsers. While still gaining in popularity, Google Chrome is not as widely preferred by computer users. Firefox and Internet Explorer are relatively similar, when it comes to features and the ability to customize the browser to my preferences. I prefer Firefox for its speed in producing results. Both browsers allow me to choose the tools and options I use most often, as well as to select whether to remember and store browsing history. As I use the internet frequently, to conduct research, it is often necessary to go back and find a source that I used during a previous session or on a different day. Both browsers allow me to view the history, to find sites I visited recently. However, Internet Explorer offers a history side bar, which is more convenient for accessing browsing history. While this feature is handy, I do not necessarily care for, or need, the additional bells and whistles of Internet Explorer. The ability to customize the background screen, choosing from a variety of scenes, may be more important to the user who spends most of his or her time on the internet socializing or visiting social networking sites. While I do engage in social networking online, it is not my main activity. Therefore, features such as the customizable screen are of little importance to me.
Both Firefox and Internet Explorer allow me to conduct a search using Google. While it is not the only search engine available, it can help me with research, by allowing me to find scholarly resources, without necessarily accessing a university library or database. Google scholar often provides extensive lists of resources in an efficient manner. Google Chrome is a fast browser, it brings up search