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Old 16-12-2008, 12:05   #1
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Serious security flaw found in IE
Saw this on news 24 this morning.
BBC NEWS | Technology | Serious security flaw found in IE
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Old 16-12-2008, 12:11   #2
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Re: Serious security flaw found in IE
I stopped using Internet Explorer several months ago.
I downloaded Mozella Firefox and I notice that I have by far less spyware to get rid of.
Firefox add ons let you transfer IE favourites, so you won't feel the loss when you transfer to using it.
Pages load faster too
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Old 16-12-2008, 12:13   #3
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That was actually my next question, which would be the next best browser to use. Im looking at firefox atm.
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Old 16-12-2008, 12:30   #4
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Try Firefox it is one of the best about and getting very popular
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Old 16-12-2008, 13:10   #5
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Re: Serious security flaw found in IE
Mmm... this feels almost as good as when the staff at PC World wronglytell me I need anti-virus software.
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Old 16-12-2008, 13:22   #6
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Re: Serious security flaw found in IE
You have to go on a dodgy website for it to effect you. i dont think I will be swapping browsers anytime soon... All you people who use iffy websites and passwords to get into them are at risk.... cant believe some of the people on here use those sites and need a different browser.... wow
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i use google chrome fast reliable alternative imho
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Old 16-12-2008, 13:42   #8
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i use google chrome fast reliable alternative imho
heard nice things.. not seen it though
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Re: Serious security flaw found in IE
Well Im happy to say Im not one of those who use dodgy websites and never will be, but not takin no chances and have now gon over to firefox. Thanks Neil
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not taking any chances that you might end up on a dodgy website and create an account ??????
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Mmm... this feels almost as good as when the staff at PC World wronglytell me I need anti-virus software.
And why do you think you don't?
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bacuse he uses Linux?????




Also try Opera as a browser, I find its more intuitive and has some nice features that OPera needs add ons etc to match.

At the end of the day, Its about trying as many as you can find and seeing which one suits you. Each person is wired slightly differently and ones mans poison etc.
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Old 16-12-2008, 15:14   #13
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bacuse he uses Linux?????
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now you have stumped him..
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now you have stumped him..
He has yes because there are Linux viruses as well.
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But Linux users 100% believe they are imune to all harm ...because.....they are linux users
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