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Re: upgrading to IE6 on w2k servers


From: "Paul Kurczaba" <paul () myipis com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 11:52:09 -0400

IE 6 is a newer version, with better security, privacy control, etc. (also,
it is NOT recommended to surf the web from servers!)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Juan B" <juanbabi () yahoo com>
To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:51 AM
Subject: upgrading to IE6 on w2k servers


Hi,

I want to know why is it recommended to upgrade my
servers to IE6.

I didnt find any reason at all !!! ( from the security
point of view..).

I only found thie line in lits of site "it is
recommended to update to IE6". but why ?

why I need to upgrade ?
I have IE5 on the servers and I surf the net from
those servers.

thanks very much



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