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Mozilla delivers Firefox update

Mozilla delivers Firefox updateMozilla is a liar becuase remote code execution is possibleMozilla is a liar becuase remote code execution is possible and it's very easyMozilla is a liar because remote code execution is possibleMozilla is a liar because remote code execution is possible and it's very easyRE: Mozilla delivers...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Corp., liar, Firefox Update, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2008-04-17

Podcast: News to know midday: Consumer driving Microsoft; Firefox update; Sun's quarter

On today's podcast: Is the consumer really driving technology? Ray Ozzie thinks so. Firefox updates its browser to fix a flaw. Sun skeptics abound.

Tags: News to know, General

Blog posts 2007-07-31

Firefox update issued for video-related bug

Firefox update issued for video-related bugFirefox update issued for video-related bugI proudly wear the honor of being the first kid on my block with 1.5.0.6. At least now I know why my por....I mean videos weren't playing properly. It was a rough week without them.Sois that a patch...

Tags: Corporate communications, Web browsers, Patches, Firefox Update, video, Mozilla Firefox, security

Discussion threads 2006-08-03

Critical flaws squashed in Firefox update

Critical flaws squashed in Firefox updateYes, squashed like a bugexcept people remember, if you turned off autoupdating, you need to start the updating.Critical flaws squashed in Firefox updateUpdated first thing this morning when I got into work. Luckily I changed the default hompepage to just www.mozilla.org that actuall displays...

Tags: Web browsers, Loverock, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox Update

Discussion threads 2006-06-02

Firefox update squashes security bugs

Firefox update squashes security bugsFirefox update squashes security bugsJust updated Firefox to 1.05. I'm the first kid on my block with the update and by the looks of it, on zdnet too :pNice titleIf microsoft fixes a bug... is "Another bug fixed for IE".... but if Firefox fixes a...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, rep, Firefox Update, security, security bug, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-07-12

Additional Resources

Six updates for your parent's computer over Thanksgiving

LOL, great suggestions!![i]Run Disk Utility (it?s in Applications > Utilities) and Repair Disk Permissions. This cleans up a lot of system gunk that builds up over time and makes the Mac run better.[/i]But... but... but... you don't need to defrag OS X and since it has no registry, the system...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, computer, Mozilla Firefox, Thanksgiving, system gunk, Apple Safari

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Exploit published for critical IE 7 zero-day flaw

Do you mean:"The vulnerability was confirmed on fully patched Windows XP SP3 systems with Internet Explorer 6 and [b]7[/b]."Also how effective is the exploit with Protected Mode and limited user account usage? I'd like to see more information on how these two mitigation techniques work against exploits. I suspect the...

Tags: Web browsers, EXPLORER, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Internet Explorer, critical IE 7 zero-day flaw, IE 7 zero-day flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, zero-day bug, exploit

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

A Chrome OS Video Tour

Microsoft: Watch Out, We're Coming to Getcha!Open Source is like water, you can't stop it.Bwahahahahahhhhhhhhhh................Man this OS is a POS.There is nothing this OS can do that I can't do already with Windows 7. It looks like a piece of crap and I really wanted to give Google the...

Tags: Operating systems, INTERNET, NaCl, Chrome, Chrome OS, Chrome OS Video Tour, operating system, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

RapidCart 2.2.4 (Mac)

RapidCart is a RapidWeaver plugin that lets you create your own e-commerce website in minutes. Add one or more RapidCart pages to your site and enjoy the slick and fully customizable cross-page AJAX cart that the plugin will automatically generate for you. Payments: checkout thru multiple trusted payment systems...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Payment, Omnidea, RapidCart, Taxes, Free Trade, AJAX, Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Finance, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Web 2.0

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Mozilla locks out rogue Firefox add-ons

Firefox has conquered IEIt is evident that Firefox free has conquered IE, plus the fact the majority of sites work regardless of browser.The days of this old bait & switch from MS are over.But I thought the whole point behind "open source"......was to allow ANYONE to put code in their...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, open source, Mozilla Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Cloud Engines Pogoplug

Photo gallery:Cloud Engines PogoplugWouldn't it be nice to quickly access your data from anywhere without a complicated network setup? That's exactly what the Cloud Engines Pogoplug offers. Priced at $100, this tiny gadget turns any USB external storage devices--anything from a Seagate FreeAgent Go to a Western...

Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, Pogoplug, network, home network

Product reviews 2009-11-10

Major online ad site hacked, serving up exploit cocktail

One more reason to use FirefoxUse Firefox with AdBlock Plus and a simple filter of *media-servers.net* and the problem is solved.I am not sure that they are "major" as I did not have a filter for them.AgreedYet, I bet the web hosts will STILL complain about it. RE: Major online...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Confession, online advertising, Microsoft Windows, Ryan

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Seven great (and free!) applications for Windows 7

You added Windows 7 to the title for page hits...Any tech enthusiast worth their salt has long known about all these apps. Nah ... ... for page hits I'd have added XP ... bigger user base ... User base yes but Windows 7is what everyone is interested in reading...

Tags: Operating systems, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux Distro, Paint.net, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, 7-zip

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Where should Mozilla go from here?

Consolidation and security, Now!Firefox has emerged as the most buggy browser robustness and security. It has more vulnerabilities discovered than any other browser, month after month. Each new release sees new stability and robustness problems.And Firefox still does not have support for sandboxing.Repeatedly they have to patch patches because their...

Tags: Web browsers, IE8, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Web browser, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

News to know: Cisco; Azure; Smartphones; Twitter lists; Facebook; Skype; Twitter device

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: Cisco unveils collaboration, e-mail and social tools for the enterprise Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft puts more...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Twitter Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Skype Technologies S.A., Cisco Systems Inc., Smartphone, Sam Diaz, E-mail, Web Browsers, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Online Communications, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Thunderbird 3: Near-final version due next week

Thunderbird 3, an update to the email software Mozilla hopes will give it some of the advantages its Firefox browser has enjoyed, is due to arrive in near-final form next week. Thunderbird 3, an update to the email software Mozilla hopes will give it some of the advantages its...

Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Corp., E-mail Clients, Web Browsers, Software, Internet, Mozilla, Thunderbird, e-mail, Stephen Shankland CNET News

News items 2009-11-06

Firefox, Chrome get quick fixes

Firefox has market share!Firefox has conquered IE, so much for the Windows mentality of trying to squash Firefoxit is FREE and people use it because IE is welded into the Operating System.Point being, IE = Explorer.exe virus/worm magnet.RE: Firefox, Chrome get quick fixesFirst kid on my block to update last...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Firefox, Chrome get quick fixes

Mozilla and Google have released new Firefox and Chrome browsers to fix bugs. The new Firefox patches one critical bug across Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. For Windows, Mac, and Linux, Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5 fixes three bugs: one critical bug across all platforms, and then one lower priority one...

Tags: Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Mozilla Firefox, Bug, Web Browsers, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, security, Chrome, Firefox, Seth Rosenblatt CNET News

News items 2009-11-06

CYK Desktop Twitter Interface 1.05 (Windows)

CYK Desktop: Twitter Interface Easy Version is an simple to operate no training required Twitter Interface. It has been designed with HCI Human Computer Interaction in mind - and the desktop is intuitive to use and manipulate. CYK Desktop gives you the ability to log into your Twitter Account securely...

Tags: Twitter Inc., Microsoft Windows, APO Networks, Desktops, Web Browsers, Hardware, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-06

News to know: Ruiz, Moffat resign; Microsoft; Psystar; Smartphones

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: Ruiz resigns as GlobalFoundries chairman; no mention of insider trading scandal Moffat no longer with IBM as...

Tags: Dana Blankenhorn, CBS Interactive Inc., Microsoft Corp., Psystar, Smartphone, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Mainframes, Sales Strategy, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Servers, Hardware, Sales

Blog posts 2009-11-03