Posted on: 18-01-06 12:53:16
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Orginally posted by pratickm
Quote:sure, you can - as long as it is a version of Micro$oft Internet Explorer
Orginally posted by macman
wow, it seems like that Bill gates is GOD. Can I mention another browser here ?
then how about IE 3/4 on Windows 9X
, that might be better 
But seriously, go to http://www.mozilla.com" rel="nofollow">LINK and download firefox(browser) and thunderbird(mail client) and yes it is FREE and opensource. It will not remove any spyware/adware you already have, but most of it will be ineffective. Much better if you do this after cleane install of Windows. Some sites (like canadiandesi) will look different, while some may not work at all, so keep IE just in case.
Quote:Depends - do you still wish to use the computer?
Orginally posted by macman
then how about IE 3/4 on Windows 9X
How many of modern sites or software packages will run without issues on that kind of platform?
I'm willing to bet that most modern web sites and software packages will not even run on that platform.
Of course, if you mostly use Notepad and Yahoo mail, then that would be ok.
Quote:Why?
yes it is FREE and opensource. It will not remove any spyware/adware you already have, but most of it will be ineffective.
Most of the spyware and adware stuff that ever infected on my computer will run regardless of which browser is installed.
All they do is popup ads in a new instance of the browser - the type of the browser won't make any difference.
What does make a difference is the security settings on the browser.
I don't know about the security levels on those browsers, but IE does provide you with a lot of control.
Quote:LOL !
Some sites (like canadiandesi) will look different, while some may not work at all, so keep IE just in case.
What you are really saying is that - install OpenSource stuff on your computer simply because you want to hate Bill Gates and wannabe an open source dude, however, when you have to do *real* work, use IE/Microsoft tools.
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Quote:Oh well, there goes my sarcasm ….
Orginally posted by pratickmDepends - do you still wish to use the computer?
How many of modern sites or software packages will run without issues on that kind of platform?
I'm willing to bet that most modern web sites and software packages will not even run on that platform.
Of course, if you mostly use Notepad and Yahoo mail, then that would be ok.
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Why?
Most of the spyware and adware stuff that ever infected on my computer will run regardless of which browser is installed.
All they do is popup ads in a new instance of the browser - the type of the browser won't make any difference.
What does make a difference is the security settings on the browser.
I don't know about the security levels on those browsers, but IE does provide you with a lot of control.
Because, most of the adware uses IE specific code (ActiveX) or exploit IE security loopholes.
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LOL !
What you are really saying is that - install OpenSource stuff on your computer simply because you want to hate Bill Gates and wannabe an open source dude, however, when you have to do *real* work, use IE/Microsoft tools.
Huh… what’s that for? Where did I even implied it and why are you making it personal ?
Quote:Yes, ActiveX is a major screw-up in IE.
Orginally posted by macman
Because, most of the adware uses IE specific code (ActiveX) or exploit IE security loopholes.
However, I think, in all IE versions (at least since 5.0) Unsigned ActiveX is turned off by default.
I don't think spywares would use Signed ActiveX controls.
Unless someone deliberately enables unsigned ActiveX controls, this should not be an issue.
The only time my PC got a really bad attack of spyware/adware/trojans was when someone had turned off all security options.
I got flooded with all kinds of stuff !
Quote:Come on, there was nothing personal about it.
Huh… what’s that for? Where did I even implied it and why are you making it personal ?
I'm sorry if you read it that way - that wasn't the intention.
I was merely commenting that a lot of time people bash Micro$oft/Bill Gates, whereas in reality they use Micro$oft products for their day-to-day work.
The average home PC user does not have the technical expertise to go open source all the way - right from the operating system (Linux-based) to software packages, such as office, accounting, email, etc.
Trust me, I wasn't making targeting you personally
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"Mah deah, there is much more money to be made in the destruction of civilization than in building it up."
-- Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind"
