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Don't care

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URGENT READ: Internet Explorer security alert
« on: December 16, 2008, 04:11:15 AM »
Users of the world's most common web browser have been advised to switch to another browser until a serious security flaw has been fixed.

The flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people's computers and steal their passwords, internet experts say.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7784908.stm
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Re: URGENT READ: Internet Explorer security alert
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2008, 04:37:57 AM »
Heh.  Good thing I never use it.  Firefox FTW.  =D
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Re: URGENT READ: Internet Explorer security alert
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2008, 10:30:42 AM »
Who the hell is still using Internet Explorer? You might as well park a brand-new BMW in a bad neighborhood with the doors unlocked.
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Re: URGENT READ: Internet Explorer security alert
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2008, 10:32:13 AM »
Quote from: Manedwolf on December 16, 2008, 10:30:42 AM
Who the hell is still using Internet Explorer? You might as well park a brand-new BMW in a bad neighborhood with the doors unlocked.

Some of us have no choice (at work, at least).

Looks like I'll need to make sure my wife is using the firefox I installed on her computer...
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