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RE: [in] Re: IE is just as safe as FireFox
From: "James Patterson Wicks" <pwicks () oxygen com>
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:48:14 -0500
To say that Firefox does not allow adware/spyware is not entirely true. Saying that Firefox does not allow adware/spyware via ActiveX JavaVM or VBScript is correct. There are other means of infecting a user's system, but why should a programmer waste his/her time writing creative code to bypass security when unpatched IE basically opens the door to the OS for you? While IE does have it's issues, one does have to be realistic when capering IE and Firefox. Since Microsoft tied IE to the Windows OS (which is the cause of a lot of their legal troubles), securing IE is a much more difficult task than cleaning up and securing the old Netscape browser. Is Firefox a better product? I think so. It is my preferred browser. Are businesses going to switch over to Firefox in droves? Maybe, maybe not. My business will not because we use Outlook Web Access and Shareport Portal Server, both of which look horrible on the Firefox browser. Only time will tell. Netscape was the dominate browser in the early 90's (until Microsoft pulled their legal shenanigans), so maybe they are on their way to #1 again. -----Original Message----- From: full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com [mailto:full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com] On Behalf Of john morris Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 8:34 AM To: full-disclosure () lists netsys com Subject: Re: [in] Re: [Full-disclosure] IE is just as safe as FireFox Firefox avoids several fundamental design flaws of IE, in that: -Firefox is not integrated into Windows, and thus closes holes allowing access to the OS. -Firefox does not support ActiveX JavaVM or VBScript, three Microsoft proprietary technologies that are responsible for many security holes. -Firefox does not allow for the invasion of your system by adware and spyware just by visiting a website. (FROM LINKS TO LINKS WE ARE ALL LINKED) cheersssss..... morris _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html This e-mail is the property of Oxygen Media, LLC. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Distribution or copying of this e-mail or the information contained herein by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify us by sending an e-mail to postmaster () oxygen com and destroy all electronic and paper copies of this e-mail. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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