CNET Editors' review
There's a lot to like in this beta release of Flock 1.0, if you're into social networking. Built on Firefox, it's designed to make interfacing with social networking sites extremely easy.
The browser loads pages well, but the Quick Search dialog box doesn't like it when you switch search engines, it just opens them in a new browser. Most, but not all, regular Firefox extensions work, too.
Flock's social network savvy sidebar is the reason to get this browser. Nine buttons at the top of the collapsible sidebar make accessing any of your social networking or frequently used Web sites easier than Twittering what you had for breakfast. Each button either helps you get your message out faster, like dragging-and-dropping photos into Flickr, or helps you read your friends' messages quicker, like the integrated RSS feed reader.
The People button turns the sidebar into a nifty way to track all your social networking accounts. Your avatar is displayed on the left, while the right contains links for new messages and new comments. The bottom holds the links to upload new media when applicable and a hot link to open or close your media stream.
There are also hot links to most major blogging sites, and if you choose to configure it for your own self-published blog, Flock guides you through the process. Even though it's resource-heavy, Flock is the way to go if Twittering, Facebooking, or YouTubing is how you spend most of your online time.
Publisher's Description
From Flock:
Flock is a free Web browser that makes it easier than ever to share photos, stay up-to-date with news from your favorite sites, and search the Web. Flock gives users control over their Web experience by integrating a variety of Web applications and services into its browser, and making participation online easy. Flocks design leverages a simple, elegant interface to deliver a powerful interactive experience thats accessible to power users and everyday mortals alike. Flock is committed to innovation and forward movement, and users can expect something fun and new--designed just for them--every few months.
Version 1.0.1 updates security patches to match Firefox 2.0.0.9.
What's new in this version: Version 1.0.1 updates security patches to match Firefox 2.0.0.9.
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3.9 starsout of 126 votes
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3.2 starsout of 5 votes
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"ITs the best browser i ever use based on mozilla"
Version: Flock 1.0.1
Pros
it open very fast not lag run very smooth without any glitch
Cons
nothing its the best
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"Neat"
Version: Flock 1.0.1
Pros
Lots of interesting media software and user friendly
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"10 minutes test"
Version: Flock 1.0.1
Pros
i like the retro look of it and it seems pretty simple enough for people to navigate their way around. it does feel like it is browsing faster that IE and Modzilla but i'm not sure if it true or just a trick in my mind definitely score good marks in book
Cons
i was expecting little bit of originality but in general this is just Modzilla do-over
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"This is Terrible!"
Version: Flock 1.0.1
Pros
Nothing
Cons
I don't trust it for one thing, and I'm having to un-install it. un-install leaves a lot behind, having to use system restore to finish the job. I would NOT mess with this at all, junk!
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"One the rise"
Version: Flock 1.0.1
Pros
This software is easy to use and seems very compatible with Windows XP. It far out weight Internet Explorer in functionality. Nice feature, transports passwords from firefox browser. My search has slowed down a bit for a new browser. Sorry to say that Firefox was crashing too much for my comfort so I made the switch.
Cons
Not to many add ons or plugins. While it does appear self sufficient, it would be nice to be able to customize it a little bit more. Would like a CSS editor like firebug.
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