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ADd · 08-09-2006, 15:13

Unfortunately I believe we will not be able to achieve 100% security, this is a product of the fact code is written by humans - who are fallible. I have found the main downside of IE is that the browser is constantly targetted by malware writers, because it is the most popular Windows browser (as it comes pre-installed). I find the free extensions you can get for Firefox make it more adaptable, and sometimes more secure. Once of these extensions is NoScript, which can save you from many java exploits (and there are many) through the browser. The lack of Active X functionality is also a huge advantage when surfing the web. In addition the philosophy behind the FF project, open source is a great idea and deserves support IMO, this open nature allows many minds to become involved in the project, which can only be an advantage. A rival to IE is definately necessary, as it keeps M$ on their toes, would IE 7 have tabbed browsing without FF, Opera and the like ?

08-09-2006, 15:13	#3
ADd Inactive Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Land of the free Posts: 308	Re: Just how buggy is Firefox? Unfortunately I believe we will not be able to achieve 100% security, this is a product of the fact code is written by humans - who are fallible. I have found the main downside of IE is that the browser is constantly targetted by malware writers, because it is the most popular Windows browser (as it comes pre-installed). I find the free extensions you can get for Firefox make it more adaptable, and sometimes more secure. Once of these extensions is NoScript, which can save you from many java exploits (and there are many) through the browser. The lack of Active X functionality is also a huge advantage when surfing the web. In addition the philosophy behind the FF project, open source is a great idea and deserves support IMO, this open nature allows many minds to become involved in the project, which can only be an advantage. A rival to IE is definately necessary, as it keeps M$ on their toes, would IE 7 have tabbed browsing without FF, Opera and the like ?