The Benefits of Using Mozilla Firefox on Library Computers
March 18, 2012 | Susan | Comments (0)
Library customers sometimes express their frustration about the “slowness” of library computers, especially when trying to access their email accounts. One way of dealing with this issue is to recommend to customers that they try using Mozilla Firefox as an alternate web browser when using library computers. Many library customers are unaware that they have the option of switching to Mozilla Firefox once they have logged on to public workstations because library computers are pre-set to load the Toronto Public Library’s website using Internet Explorer. When a customer is logged on to the computer, all they need to do is click on the ‘Start’ button on the bottom left-hand corner of their screen and select Mozilla Firefox.
Once customers have switched to Mozilla Firefox as their web browser they will see that many websites, especially Hotmail/ Live and GMAIL email accounts load faster than with Internet Explorer. This simple change can significantly improve a customer’s experience using library computers, and ensure that they know about their options of web browsers for future visits