Which is better to be used as a default web browser? IE7 or Firefox2? IE7 is now supporting Tabbed Browsing, RSS, CSS 2.1, Instant Search Box, etc.. This two browser looks the same in their default interface, otherwise customized. Look at the table below:
| Feature | Firefox 2 Beta 2 | Internet Explorer RC1 |
| Tabbed browsing | Yes | Yes |
|
Add-ins |
Yes—Extensions | Yes—Add-Ons |
| Themes | Yes | No |
| Built-in search with multiple engine choice | Yes | Yes |
| Pop-up blocker | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Phishing | Yes | Yes |
| One-Click Button to add Favorites | No | Yes |
| RSS reader | Yes | Yes |
| Download manager | Yes | No |
| Can remember open tabs for next session | No | Yes |
| Save group of tabs as bookmark | Yes | Yes |
| Thumbnails for tabs | No | Yes—Quick Tabs |
| Macintosh/Linux version | Yes/Yes | No/No |
| BitTorrent client | No | No |
| Spell-checker for text boxes | Yes | No |
| Download pause | Yes | No |
Screenshot for IE7:
Screenshot for Firefox2:
here's the download link for the browsers
Mozilla Firefox 2.0 beta 2
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/bonecho/all-beta.html
Internet Explorer 7 RC1
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx