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Melvs
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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=74&e=3&u=/cmp/20040702/tc_cmp/22103407

the US government is saying no to using internet explorer. Finally, what we've been saying for a long time is official, it sucks.

mozilla.org is far and away teh best alternative in my eyes, although Opera isn't half bad.
-Pat Melvin
WBP|films


'Who's not 18 yet? What? LA LA LA LA LA LA! I can't hear you.' - Jay
Jul 2 2004 11:14AM
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KingShit
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I guess there is only one way to find out.... IE has been pissing the shit out of me, go to a normal website, come out 2 minutes later with 100 spywares...



-People say marijuana ruins your life, I just say I take the scenic route-
Jul 2 2004 11:18AM
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KingShit
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Drop down menu doesnt work on here with Firfox...



-People say marijuana ruins your life, I just say I take the scenic route-
Jul 2 2004 11:22AM
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Melvs
Posts: 15174 - Karma: 480
yes, that's the only complaint I have, but it's worth it. No pop ups, much safer browsing, in exchange for no pull downs in this site.
-Pat Melvin
WBP|films


'Who's not 18 yet? What? LA LA LA LA LA LA! I can't hear you.' - Jay
Jul 2 2004 11:29AM
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Itsbackfliptime
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'' Alternative browsers such as Mozilla or Netscape may not protect users, the agency warned, if those browsers invoke ActiveX control or HTML rendering engines.''

so does it matter?

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Jul 2 2004 11:32AM
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KingShit
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Definetly, thanks for the recommendation...



-People say marijuana ruins your life, I just say I take the scenic route-
Jul 2 2004 11:32AM
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404404
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netscape is a bitch




I cant spell so get use to it or il spork you to death

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Jul 2 2004 11:49AM
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Melvs
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mozilla IS better. it IS safer.
-Pat Melvin
WBP|films


'Who's not 18 yet? What? LA LA LA LA LA LA! I can't hear you.' - Jay
Jul 2 2004 11:55AM
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marlin_102
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everybody get Advanced Browser from downloads.com....its fucking awesome..adn works perfectly. i have had this computer since september and i havent had one virus or popup...EVER! git sum now.


'your friends hate you, plain and simple, your a loser man, but your in luck, wal mart has a half off sale for ropes going on, and for an extra dollar theyll tie the knouse for you' - Ds91260
Jul 2 2004 12:07PM
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theBOSS.
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opera kicks some ass, Ive been using it for 2 years or so, plus it automatically logs you in to ns when you visit the page, so nice
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Jul 2 2004 12:11PM
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FRZGene
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After reading this thread I got mozilla firefox....after having it for a few days I can already say that I love it. Tabbed browsing is dope...no pop ups...google search bar....customizable...better than IE.


'Why is it called the World Series when it's always played in the Bronx?'
Jul 9 2004 12:32PM
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KillerMonkey
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anyone know where i can get firefox




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(its actually a restaurant in Peurto Rico)

Guitaring for life

Jul 9 2004 12:34PM
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Melvs
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http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
-Pat Melvin
WBP|films


'Who's not 18 yet? What? LA LA LA LA LA LA! I can't hear you.' - Jay
Jul 9 2004 12:38PM
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J.D.
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Screw that, use Opera.

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In a haze
A stormy haze
I’ll be around
I’ll be loving you
Always
Always

Here I am
And I’ll take my time
Here I am
And I’ll wait in line
Always
Always...
Jul 9 2004 12:44PM
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Jasmine
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mhm i'm likin firefox. definitely works for me!




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Jul 9 2004 1:40PM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,142
Seriously, go and try Opera. It's got the tabs going, and it's just an all around better app.

www.opera.com

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In a haze
A stormy haze
I’ll be around
I’ll be loving you
Always
Always

Here I am
And I’ll take my time
Here I am
And I’ll wait in line
Always
Always...
Jul 9 2004 1:45PM
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alex_uk
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Word to opera, I;ve been using it for ages, IE has sucked balls for ages, it's just someone a bit more inportant is saying it now.
-Alex.

No evidence for Evolution, are you Amish? - Ski-hobo

No:- The word that makes sex rape.
Jul 9 2004 1:58PM
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P-JO
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yah, and Microsoft is basically fuked.. their patches don't do shyt..




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Jul 9 2004 2:01PM
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Melvs
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I've used opera in the past, but I find for my needs, firefox is better. The extensions you can add on to it with make it so awesome. Opera is definitly a viable choice though.
-Pat Melvin
WBP|films


'Who's not 18 yet? What? LA LA LA LA LA LA! I can't hear you.' - Jay
Jul 9 2004 2:34PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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after using firefox for an hour it's kind of nice. I'm not used to it yet and like internet explorer better so far.

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Jul 9 2004 4:31PM
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PocketRocketRipper
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woo! mac's rule the world!

check out Stept... To Whom it May Concern drops July 4th!
Jul 9 2004 4:35PM
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OpIvy
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macs, hahaha, what a jokester you are.

...No, it's J.F. Cusson.
Jul 9 2004 5:40PM
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albatross.
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I just got firefox. Its fucking fast.
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Jul 9 2004 5:50PM
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FRZGene
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Itsbackfliptime....in my first hour I wasn't sure if I liked it better either...but I downloaded a bunch of dope extensions...customized the look, got to know it better, etc...and now im hooked. Give it a little time, I think you will like it a lot more.


'Why is it called the World Series when it's always played in the Bronx?'
Jul 9 2004 6:18PM
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QuazBotch
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i love the fox
Jul 9 2004 6:23PM
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221
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Developers at the open-source Mozilla Foundation have confirmed that the latest version of their Web browsers have a security flaw that could allow attackers to run existing programs on the Windows XP operating system.

The flaw, known as the 'shell' exploit, was publicized Wednesday on a security mailing list, along with a link to a fix for the problem. Updated versions of the affected software programs, which include the Mozilla, Firefox and Thunderbird browsers, have been released.

Developers said the flaw affects only Windows users, not computers running the Macintosh and Linux operating systems. Like recent Internet Explorer vulnerabilities, this flaw only allows the attacker the ability to run an existing program and requires that security problems in other applications be exploited to gain further access.

The flaw can be used to pass a file extension to the operating system. Windows XP will then run the helper application corresponding to that file extension. The main threat comes from the ability of an attacker to pass parameters to exploit vulnerabilities in a specific helper application, which could give an outsider access to the system. A shell problem could also cause the computer to freeze.

The news comes as Microsoft has been dealing with a string of security flaws found in its Internet Explorer browser during the past several weeks. Some researchers had begun recommending that people worried about on-line security stop using the IE browser altogether.

Microsoft recommends that Web surfers using Internet Explorer keep abreast of the latest security warnings, and go to the company's Protect Your PC site.

Mozilla developers said that future versions of the Firefox Web browser would have automatic update notifications that would make it easier to notify users about security fixes.


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Jul 10 2004 1:48PM
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KAF
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Firefox, Mozilla, and Opera are all awesome. With all of the 'plug-ins' for Firefox, it takes the cake in my opinion.

The funniest thing is that IE for the Mac is better than IE for Windows. Why you would use IE over Safari though is beyond me.
Jul 10 2004 2:25PM
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SteveXs2
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I don't know how well Advanced Browser would do compared to Internet Explorer in this category because it's basically the same engine.


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'Schmuck...Cruella has garbage can pussy.'
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Jul 10 2004 3:52PM
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lj5
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i use safari but this opera thing sounds nice.
Jul 10 2004 3:55PM
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General_Shredgnar
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Works fine on Mac. I use Safari, which is the best out there, and its even better than opera primarily because of the disability with history and bookmarks in Opera.
C-Man
Jul 10 2004 5:14PM
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Melvs
Posts: 15174 - Karma: 480
AB is based on teh same engine, so I wouldn't trust it...
-Pat Melvin
WBP|films


'Who's not 18 yet? What? LA LA LA LA LA LA! I can't hear you.' - Jay
Jul 10 2004 6:36PM
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bitchassphatz
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i don't get pop ups or anything, i have no firewall and i use IE....what the hell are all of you people talkin about....i haven't had one problem with IE....i'm gonna try these browsers though, but i am a happy camper with IE....works much better than the only other browser i've used....AOL's netscape shit.....oh man i wanna kill those programmers


[Necro - Get On Ya Knees]
I'll hit that pussy up with a nasty attack
Get on your knees like your looking for the last piece of crack
Filthy like Al Louis, jerking off at seventy
Or senerity, swallowing my twenty inches of obscenity
I'm paying a good buck
So slut, you better fuck as good as you look and suck as good as you fuck
When it comes to this porn shit you know who the master is
Bitch I'll leave Necro tagged on your ass with jizz
Jul 10 2004 7:20PM
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jarossamdb7
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firefox bitches
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'What Kind of skis are those?' -this stupid poser kid


'Line' -me

'who makes that?' -this stupid poser kid


'Line' -me

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Jul 10 2004 8:59PM
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twix_182
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im gonna try firefox, but im good with IE




Take me to your special place,
Close your eyes show me your face............I'm gonna piss on it
Jul 10 2004 9:15PM
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SteveXs2
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I've got PCCillin and a Router Firewall, I'm hopin I'm fine.


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'Schmuck...Cruella has garbage can pussy.'
--> Alpentalik

gethyped.net
Jul 11 2004 4:59PM
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Thomson.
Posts: 4634 - Karma: 227
How do you guys like the new Internet Explorer? Im using it right now and its kinda cool (I have the Windows Vista pack though, so its prolly a little cooler looking than yours).  But I must say, it doesnt come close to Opera...
Sep 23 2006 12:23AM
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Mat.
Posts: 7167 - Karma: 94
I use IE and I dont see why I should change?

I have had this computer with IE for about 2 years now. I have been without any kind of firewall protection/virus scanner. And I have used up to about 3/4 of the harddrives space and it still runs just as fast as the day I got it. And I never get popups. Unless I search lyrics to songs. then I get one depending on the site.
Sep 23 2006 12:29AM
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chapz
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yeah i ahve a firewall but dont get any popups or spyware, my antivirus scnas my comp every three days and theres no signs of anything suspicious
Sep 23 2006 12:40AM
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