Dragonfly

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Editors' Rating:

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Average User Rating:

3.6 3.6

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Quick Specs

Version:

2.1
Total Downloads:

5,832
Date Added:

Jun. 10, 2005
Price:

Free

File Size:

44KB
Downloads Last Week:

0
Platform:

Windows

Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / February 27, 2009

There are times when simplicity is good, and there are times when it's bad. In the world of browser technology, we'd prefer something in the middle. Dragonfly, an extremely small download that offers lightening-fast Internet browsing, is too simplistic to draw surfers away from their better stocked Net browsers. The program is based on the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, and is in essence a stripped version of this application. This slim freeware offers very little in the way of features: there are basic navigation controls (Forward, Back, Stop, Home) and an option to bookmark favorites. An added field to search Google is a decent touch. Dragonfly also comes with a pop-up blocker, yet it didn t work very well during our tests. Overall, Dragonfly can surf the Net quickly given its svelte size, but don't expect somersaults from this souped-down browser.

Publisher's Description

From Luke Burns Enterprises: Dragonfly is a very small and compact browser. It uses very little disk space, but is capable of visiting any Web site on the Internet. Since it uses the same ID as Internet Explorer, it can use any script that only Microsoft Internet Explorer can use. Best of all, it's totally free. With constant updates, there's always something new.

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"Almost a good one"

Theatabby October 05, 2006 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2006-10-05 08:15:42 | By Theatabby

Pros

At first I was taken aback by just how basic this browser is. It's less complicated than notepad! I initially decided it was much too simple, but then I gave it another go and realised that I like it that way.

A lot of people think it should have more features, but I don't- it's intended as a basic browser, and that's what it is.

Cons

I don't think more features should be added, but the ones that exist should be fixed. This browser needs a horizontal scrollbar, and it's ridiculous that the favourites list clears when the programme is closed. It could also do with some nicer icons, and then I think it'd be just right.

I hope to see an improved version sometime.

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"Needs alot more work"

auno July 11, 2006 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2006-07-11 18:19:02 | By auno

Pros

Very fast, very small

Cons

Too simple, buttons need work, no bottom scroll bar, I wouldn't recommend this unless your computer is from 1995.

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"needs work"

thhansel December 16, 2005 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2005-12-16 11:12:19 | By thhansel

Pros

small fast and simple

Cons

needs a better popup blocker

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"Really Fast"

ExoticBlue_Green July 12, 2005 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2005-07-12 23:06:33 | By ExoticBlue_Green

Pros

Well, it works faster than firefox for me. Doesn't bother me that it is basic because I can just go back to internet explorer or netscape to get advanced things. But I really like this because it's fast...for now.

Cons

Some people might not like that it is basic. But sometimes less is more. That is why the browser is more than likely fast, add everything else to it and it would be slow. Firefox does the same thing, once you add stuff it slows down.

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"Way too simple"

russlay June 28, 2005 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2005-06-28 18:35:47 | By russlay

Pros

Very compact, loads pages fast.Hasn't crashed.

Cons

Like most of the "alternative" browsers, this one runs on the IE platform, which means it doesn't offer anything "radical" like Netscape, Opera, or Firefox. This one is perhaps too simplistic. There are only two drop down menus, "File" which offers only one choice (Exit) and "Favorites" which offers but one selection (Add Bookmark). The bookmark saved will disappear once the browser is closed and restarted. You have five commands--back, forward, reload, stop, and home. The home icon takes you to the Dragonfly homepage, but won't allow you to choose a different default home page.

I like many of these shell browsers because of the features they offer, but in the long run, without different rendering engines, all you really have is a souped up, or souped "down" version of IE.

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"GREAT PROGRAM!!!! HOW COULD ANYONE HATE THIS!!!!!!"

lukerb June 21, 2005 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2005-06-21 17:26:14 | By lukerb

Pros

* Very Quick Download

* VERY small and compact

* Fast searching the web

* FREE

Cons

* Too Simple

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"good fast easy quick download nothing to install :)"

penguin95 June 20, 2005 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2005-06-20 15:11:49 | By penguin95

Pros

SUPER ULTRA FAST!!! :)

Cons

Too simple needs just a few more features Then I would give it ***** stars (5)

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"A bit lacking, but decent enough."

Ormy June 13, 2005 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2005-06-13 23:50:57 | By Ormy

Pros

It's a very small file size, and it's ad-free. I've also had yet to experience a program crash with it.

Cons

Due to the small file size, features are very limited. Perhaps a little more customization and tabbed browsing would make this program better

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"Too Basic."

Mrsone June 09, 2005 / Version: Dragonfly 2.1

2005-06-09 20:07:19 | By Mrsone

Pros

Extremely small file size.

Cons

This browser is far too basic for anyone who is familiar with ANY browser to use. I mean there are no customization features, or even features to increase functionality. It is just a barebones browser. Forward, Back, Address field, Home page, and bookmarks. That is it. If you have any other browser, this one will automatically take a backseat.

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General
Publisher	Luke Burns Enterprises
Publisher web site	http://www.lukeburns.com/scripts/
Release Date	June 10, 2005
Date Added	June 10, 2005
Version	2.1

Category
Category	Browsers
Subcategory	Web Browsers

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Additional Requirements	Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

Download Information
File Size	44KB
File Name	dragonfly.exe

Popularity
Total Downloads	5,832
Downloads Last Week	0

Pricing
License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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