Internet browser of choice for Mac OS X 10.6.8?

Having trouble with Yahoo mail, says I need to update my browser. But when I run Software Update on my MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5, 4GB memory (running OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard, Safari 5.1.7 installed), it says my software is up to date. So what Internet browsers do some of you with similar machines run?

I use Firefox, becasue I never put in the time to learn how Safari controls temporary/permanent cookie storage.
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