(OT) Firefox upgrade to version 3.6.2

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Firefox 3.6.2 fixes the following issues found in previous versions of
Firefox 3.6:

* Fixed a critical security issue that could potentially allow remote
code execution (see bug 552216).
* Fixed several additional security issues.
* Fixed several stability issues.
 
Thanks, Robin and Randy. This had been scheduled to be released a week from
now--there goes my schedule...
 
Bill said:
Thanks, Robin and Randy. This had been scheduled to be released a week from
now--there goes my schedule...
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You are welcome, Bill. I would appear that Mozilla pushed the release forward due
to the 0-day on the past build. From what I understand.

Regards,
 
its amazing how no one tried to hack Chrome
guess it is not as popular as ie and firefox
robin
 
Oops! I meant to include this recap in my previous post. It will save those
who only want the summary from having to go to the Wikipedia article.

Here's the summary of the Wikipedia article "Usage share of web browsers"
at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_web_browsers

"The usage share of web browsers.
Source: Median values from summary table.
Internet Explorer (54.50%; Usage by version number)
Mozilla Firefox (30.96%; Usage by version number)
Google Chrome (5.61%)
Safari (5.27%)
Opera (2.10%)
Other (1.78%)"

Cheers,
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Martin" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.private.security.spyware.announcements
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: (OT) Firefox upgrade to version 3.6.2
 
Robin:

I'm hoping that you're correct and that there are fewer attacks on Opera.
But the main reason I use Opera is that I like several of its features. But
that's my personal taste. To each their own when it comes to browsers <g>.

Jerry
 
Robin:

I'm hoping that you're correct and that there are fewer attacks on
Opera. But the main reason I use Opera is that I like several of its
features. But that's my personal taste. To each their own when it
comes to browsers <g>.
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Opera share probably went up a bit with start of European browser choice
screen earlier this month. At least, Opera reported a ton of downloads
the first right off. And 10.52 is fast, even if all the pieces and
bugs haven't been worked out yet (Opera rushed out 10.50 prematurely
relative to earlier versions to meet the March 1 deadline).

Gene
 
Robin:

I'm hoping that you're correct and that there are fewer attacks on Opera.
But the main reason I use Opera is that I like several of its features. But
that's my personal taste. To each their own when it comes to browsers <g>.
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Any features that cannot be duplicated or bettered by Firefox add-ons?
(or even Chrome add-ones?)
 
Any features that cannot be duplicated or bettered by Firefox add-ons?
(or even Chrome add-ones?)
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Try and find out for yourself. But add-ons - what's that? ;) Those
don't exist in Opera, except in the sense of custom skin designs and
the option not to use features, such as Opera Unite, widgets or
many other built in elements. The ability to change the look and
operation in ton of ways is built in.

Gene
 
Try and find out for yourself.
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I have, and I do not like Opera one bit. The take-it-or-leave-it
all-in-one browser which people either like (<1%) or despise (99%, going
by the stats).

But add-ons - what's that? ;)
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Try it and find out for yourself.
 
I have, and I do not like Opera one bit. The take-it-or-leave-it
all-in-one browser which people either like (<1%) or despise (99%,
going by the stats).



Try it and find out for yourself.
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You missed the point of the ;) - I have, which is why FF is left as one
of my backup browsers, for sites that aren't programmed as well.
Actually, the percentages, taken worldwide, are creeping up toward 3%
or higher, which isn't much below Chrome. But then, Opera has a
majority of the mobile market, doesn't it?

Gene
 
Hello:

I like the features set in Opera and I'm not ambitious enough to go
searching for such add-ons in FireFox <vbg>.

Jerry
 
I found Opera slowed down my computer and also pages took longer to load
than ie so I uninstalled it
I use firefox and when I want a real big website to load I then use Chrome
but firefox is still my main browser
robin

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I found Opera slowed down my computer and also pages took longer to
load than ie so I uninstalled it
I use firefox and when I want a real big website to load I then use
Chrome but firefox is still my main browser
robin
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I understand. The new versions of Opera are now comparable, if not
faster than FF, per my own experience and tests
(http://www.betanews.com/article/Saf...Chrome-4-Opera-a-very-close-second/1269632354)
Though at a certain speed who's counting. It's pretty much coming
around to the transmission line being the hold up. Choosing a
browser - to the extent people compare - it's a lot like who wears or
doesn't wear a walkman/ipod while exercising; i.e., it has a lot more
to do with personality and work style than which one is faster or
whatever.

Gene
 
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