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There have been several studies ...
Some notes ...
1. OS-based issues can still affect Firefox -- e.g., the Windows executive/launcher is still an issue for Firefox users, especially when proper enforcement of security "breaks" expected Windows operation. I.e., a common complaint about Firefox is compatibility, and most of those details come down to security decisions. Another "compatibility" issues are actually implementation, with some IE versions not even being as compatible (especially IE for non-Windows, like Mac or Solaris).
There are no less than 2 dozen known, critical exploits for MS IE that take advantage of the integration in Windows. If you load MS Office (among other Microsoft apps -- especially those IE/Outlook integrated) on those systems, it's really impossible to disable those functions. I always and highly recommend removing Outlook Express (and not loading MS Office/Outlook) on Windows systems. Outlook is the worst security disaster in the history of computing, with IE barely behind. It utterly destroys any ounce of security left in the core Windows executive/launcher.
2. OS Privilege level is everything. On non-Windows systems, like Linux, your user is non-privileged, so infections are limited to the user. If you run SELinux (like in corporations), it is truly contained in ways that Microsoft rendered Windows NT-based kernels impotent every since IE was released. It helps on Windows if you run as a non-privileged user when you surf, and with "Switch User," there's really no execute not to do this. I highly recommend it, with a user that does not have "administrator" privilege -- although it's still not as "non-privileged" as UNIX-like system (long story).
3. Javascript is still an issue (as well as Java), although Firefox lets you disable a lot of Javascript, a lot of people don't for features, including more interactive "AJAX" designed sites which require Javascript
4. The biggest issues of IE is the Windows integration, including for non-browser items. That's why even when you disable something in IE, it doesn't disable it for some functions. That's the biggest difference between Firefox and IE. When you disable Javascript in Firefox, you really do disable it. When you disable Javascript or ActiveX in IE, you really don't disable everything. That's where the biggest security difference is -- Firefox, which properly "locked down" (even if only partially functional with many sites) is damn good, IE is worthless as disabling isn't really disabling.
I use PrefBar to combat #3/#4 and only enable Javascript and other things for "known, good sites." It's a simple click on the PrefBar to do so.
I also run Linux, removing the majority of #1/#2 issues, although just running as a non-privileged user on Windows helps combat 99% of issues with any browser.
There have been several security studies on FF v. IE.^hmmm...whether FF is more secure and less vulnerable to malware/virus attacks is probably open to question; that i'm not sure about. i would still be inclined to be 'on guard' with regards to malware/spyware/viruses etc. but i do find the browsing experience far more fluid with FF...
Some notes ...
1. OS-based issues can still affect Firefox -- e.g., the Windows executive/launcher is still an issue for Firefox users, especially when proper enforcement of security "breaks" expected Windows operation. I.e., a common complaint about Firefox is compatibility, and most of those details come down to security decisions. Another "compatibility" issues are actually implementation, with some IE versions not even being as compatible (especially IE for non-Windows, like Mac or Solaris).
There are no less than 2 dozen known, critical exploits for MS IE that take advantage of the integration in Windows. If you load MS Office (among other Microsoft apps -- especially those IE/Outlook integrated) on those systems, it's really impossible to disable those functions. I always and highly recommend removing Outlook Express (and not loading MS Office/Outlook) on Windows systems. Outlook is the worst security disaster in the history of computing, with IE barely behind. It utterly destroys any ounce of security left in the core Windows executive/launcher.
2. OS Privilege level is everything. On non-Windows systems, like Linux, your user is non-privileged, so infections are limited to the user. If you run SELinux (like in corporations), it is truly contained in ways that Microsoft rendered Windows NT-based kernels impotent every since IE was released. It helps on Windows if you run as a non-privileged user when you surf, and with "Switch User," there's really no execute not to do this. I highly recommend it, with a user that does not have "administrator" privilege -- although it's still not as "non-privileged" as UNIX-like system (long story).
3. Javascript is still an issue (as well as Java), although Firefox lets you disable a lot of Javascript, a lot of people don't for features, including more interactive "AJAX" designed sites which require Javascript
4. The biggest issues of IE is the Windows integration, including for non-browser items. That's why even when you disable something in IE, it doesn't disable it for some functions. That's the biggest difference between Firefox and IE. When you disable Javascript in Firefox, you really do disable it. When you disable Javascript or ActiveX in IE, you really don't disable everything. That's where the biggest security difference is -- Firefox, which properly "locked down" (even if only partially functional with many sites) is damn good, IE is worthless as disabling isn't really disabling.
I use PrefBar to combat #3/#4 and only enable Javascript and other things for "known, good sites." It's a simple click on the PrefBar to do so.
I also run Linux, removing the majority of #1/#2 issues, although just running as a non-privileged user on Windows helps combat 99% of issues with any browser.
bigbouncytits
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I love FF. It's great. When I grow up, I'll switch to a mac and use safari
It's not perfect but I like it better than MS IE.
Been using FireFox for about 3 years. Have no problem with it and will not use Windows IE. FireFox is great.
...say goodbye IE6, hello FF:thumbsup: A far better browsing experience
Microsoft have nobody to blame but themselves
What I don't like about the new MS iE is the pages are rendered kind of weird... like they put some sort of filter in the browser that softens the text or something.
I am glad they finally put in support for alpha channels so I can use tranparent pngs when doing web graphics.
I am glad they finally put in support for alpha channels so I can use tranparent pngs when doing web graphics.
...say goodbye IE6, hello FF:thumbsup: A far better browsing experience
If you're one of many having problems with IE then try switching to FF
I use Opera
Mel
Mel
I have indeed heard good things about Opera, but I've heard even better about FF - and I love the awesome and functional add-ons also
:1orglaugh
If you're one of many having problems with IE then try switching to FF
Print Preview feature in FF is far better than in IE also
bugmenot567
Banned
IE doesn't offer the same potential that firefox does when viewing websites. It's also doesn't abide by the W3C standards, which means websites will not render properly in IE. Sure, you can still view them, but not the way they are intended to be viewed.
Firefox is safer and has more potential with its extensions to do whatever you want.
Opera is basically like IE, but better in every way (although you cant use extensions like on FF).
Firefox is safer and has more potential with its extensions to do whatever you want.
Opera is basically like IE, but better in every way (although you cant use extensions like on FF).
^Love the cat BTW and you're absolutely correct about non-conforming to W3C standards
If you have not updated to version 2.0.0.8, then do so: it fixes some important security issues. FF rules :thumbsup:
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