Firefox is just the browser, I believe, while Mozilla is the whole package (email, etc.).
Which by the way, I tried again after all these years. And still hated. When I was done it looked just like the Netscape I already had. And it screwed up certain plugins, which in turn caused the browser to crash, so I just removed it again.
Mozilla is the name of the company, and is often used as a short name for the Mozilla Suite, which is a collection of programs (browser, email client, html editor, irc chat and an address book).
Mozilla Firefox, or just Firefox, is just a web-browser. If you just want a Web Browser, use Firefox. If you want an email client, html editor, irc chat client and an address book, then use the Suite.
Personally, I would say start Firefox, because it's more beginner-friendly. It's also a smaller download, and it only does one thing (browse the web).
I use Firefox now, and I used the Suite for over a year before that. You could compare it to driving a compact or a jumbo van. It'll get you where you want to go, but each can do different things on the way. Speedy and minimal = Firefox. Extended functionality and advanced customization features = Mozilla Suite.
Glad to see my constant propaganda is having some effect. :D
You use Netscape? Wow... been awhile since I've seen someone use Netscape. What version of Mozilla did you use? I know the Suite still comes with the old Netscape skins, which is a major turn-off for a lot of people (What's this? Netscape, eww!).
Also, as the Suite and Firefox grow further and further apart, there's going to be less and less cross-browser plugin capabilities. I've had a few plugins kill the browser, but that was usually because I tried installing something that was for the Suite, and not Firefox.
yeah... I was only looking for a browser. Not the entire package. I have Mozilla Suite at home but never really took to it. But I hate popups and virus vulnerability even more. I have always been a IE user.
However, I am here at work and have downloaded Firefox and I do like this. I think I will delete the suite at home and replace with Firefox as well.
A browser is all I need since I use AOL for my email addys.
No... I don't use Netscape, but I have a copy that I tested Tales on to make sure it didn't look too much like ass in it.
When I was finished downloading Mozilla Suite it looked like... Netscape. So yes, it was definitely a turn off. (Newfangled software to play with and it looks like 1998? Lame.)
I might still try Firefox, if the plugins don't do me in.
