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1 posted on 10/13/2011 7:28:59 AM PDT by ShadowAce
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2 posted on 10/13/2011 7:29:45 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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So how many geeks out there think I should be flayed alive for using Safari? I’ve never had an issue with it. I know the smaller population of users means that viruses aren’t (usually) targeted at Macs but website exploits should be equal opportunity attackers.


3 posted on 10/13/2011 7:32:21 AM PDT by texanred
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4 posted on 10/13/2011 7:33:55 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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IE 9 should be safe. I can not load a flash viewer to it. Adobe has me as a commercial user as the download failed so many times. I have been dealing with computers over 30 years and documentation lacking and unreadable now days. Firefox works fine. Download.com gives many free anti virus downloads. Microsoft does have a free security system also.
5 posted on 10/13/2011 7:36:43 AM PDT by mountainlion (I am voting for Sarah after getting screwed again by the DC Thugs.)
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Lately, I seem to get as many or more patches for Firefox as for IE.


7 posted on 10/13/2011 7:41:07 AM PDT by Ingtar (I closed my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone...)
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This article is by a friend of mine who is in charge of keeping Firefox secure....

https://spartiates.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/microsofts-browser-security-website-marketing/


11 posted on 10/13/2011 8:08:23 AM PDT by fremont_steve
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I read the article, and find absolutely no evidence as to which browser is better. It’s nothing but a rant from another MicroSoft hater.

Which is not to say which browser is best. Only to say that you certainly won’t learn anything from this guy.

I’ve been using Windows 7 and IE9 since they came out, and haven’t had a single problem. No idea whether that’s MS or my various antispyware programs. But IE9 is fast, convenient, and seemingly pretty secure.

More secure than other programs? No idea. But I like it.


14 posted on 10/13/2011 8:31:07 AM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius.)
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THAT is funny!! lol!!!


17 posted on 10/13/2011 9:27:41 AM PDT by Bikkuri
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When comparing it to the latest version of IE it’s absolutely true. The issue Microsoft has is people are still running XP and IE6/7.

Everyone wants to compare the latest and greatest vs. Microsoft’s stuff from over 10 years ago. The amazing thing is that the 10 year old software still competes. Once you compare to the latest and greatest from Microsoft they generally win.


18 posted on 10/13/2011 10:44:02 AM PDT by for-q-clinton (If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
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The safest browser is one that won’t run at all.


22 posted on 10/13/2011 4:04:41 PM PDT by tacticalogic
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