Javascript & IE

Gary · Nov 24, 2009, 18:39:31

Quote from: Rik on Nov 24, 2009, 18:37:26
Makes a Mac look even more tempting.

I am cuddling mine as we speak, I was deprived today as we had carpets laid throughout the Bungalow so not internet till about an hour ago

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 18:41:29

I have a radiator valve to be replaced in here tomorrow, so I'm going to be cut off too...

Gary · Nov 24, 2009, 18:42:54

Quote from: Rik on Nov 24, 2009, 18:41:29
I have a radiator valve to be replaced in here tomorrow, so I'm going to be cut off too...

Ouch

changing your name to Bobitt by any chance?

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 18:43:22

Not unless I stand too close.

Gary · Nov 24, 2009, 18:50:02

Quote from: Rik on Nov 24, 2009, 18:43:22
Not unless I stand too close.

I will be offline again for a while, getting a new router, a Netgear DGN3300 So I can use the mac on the ratified 802.11n on the 5GHz frequency and my Playstation and iPhone on the 2.4ghz simultaneously if it all works correctly

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 18:52:33

Colin Burns · Nov 25, 2009, 08:37:43

i got board and just disabled everything in IE

though i dont ever use it. Shame i cant completly kill it without hurting xp

Gary · Nov 26, 2009, 11:56:32

Seems IE 8 is vulnerable, if its the same expolit, "IE8 flaw makes 'safe' sites unsafe. The latest version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser contains a bug that can enable serious security attacks against websites that are otherwise safe.

The flaw in IE 8 can be exploited to introduce XSS, or cross-site scripting, errors on webpages that are otherwise safe, according to two Register sources, who discussed the bug on the condition they not be identified. Microsoft was notified of the vulnerability a few months ago, they said"

Nice of MS to keep on top of the patching again.

Rik · Nov 26, 2009, 12:01:26

Glenn · Nov 26, 2009, 12:04:37

News from MS http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/977981.MSpx?pubDate=2009-11-25

Gary · Nov 26, 2009, 12:45:23

Quote from: Glenn on Nov 26, 2009, 12:04:37
News from MS http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/977981.MSpx?pubDate=2009-11-25

This must be a different bug in IE8 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/20/internet_explorer_security_flaw/

Sebby · Nov 26, 2009, 15:43:25

There are so many, it's easy to lose track.

Den · Nov 26, 2009, 16:54:14

I promised not to come over to the Mac thread as long you refrained from having goes at Microsoft, your on thin ice

Gary · Nov 26, 2009, 19:29:35

Quote from: Den on Nov 26, 2009, 16:54:14
I promised not to come over to the Mac thread as long you refrained from having goes at Microsoft, your on thin ice

Considering that bug is Months old it damn poor that IE8 is Vulnerable, and we still have a Windows machine in the house

Microsoft need to patch faster, not sit on problems for so long

Den · Nov 26, 2009, 19:55:13

I like IE8 and Windows 7

Gary · Nov 26, 2009, 20:02:18

Quote from: Den on Nov 26, 2009, 19:55:13
I like IE8 and Windows 7

I am sure you do, I like Sencha tea

Den · Nov 26, 2009, 20:33:00

I don't like any kind of tea

Sebby · Nov 26, 2009, 20:56:42

Quote from: Den on Nov 26, 2009, 16:54:14
I promised not to come over to the Mac thread as long you refrained from having goes at Microsoft, your on thin ice

Not having a go, just stating a fact. Having a go would have been "I hate Microsoft".

Ann · Nov 26, 2009, 21:29:47

Has anyone ever been caught by these so called vulnerabilities? I never have. In fact in all my years with computers, my computer has never been infected. And I've always used IE. At the moment I use IE mostly and Chrome for one particular forum. That one's a bugger. I don't know why but I can't keep logged in with IE and as I'm an admin I need to be logged in to deal with spammers. But I digress. MS is not so bad..

Den · Nov 26, 2009, 21:38:18

I cant remember the last time I have picked up a virus or had any other problems and I have always used IE. I don't use it because it is put out by MS, I use it because I have never realy liked the alternatives and have yet to try one that can hold a candle to IE8.

Simon · Nov 26, 2009, 22:04:29

I don't think IE is inherently bad - it's just not as good as Sea Monkey.

Gary · Nov 27, 2009, 07:15:35

Quote from: Den on Nov 26, 2009, 20:33:00
I don't like any kind of tea

Green tea is very different.

Den · Nov 27, 2009, 07:24:53

All tea makes me go

somanyholes · Nov 27, 2009, 08:14:26

QuoteHas anyone ever been caught by these so called vulnerabilities? I never have. In fact in all my years with computers, my computer has never been infected. And I've always used IE. At the moment I use IE mostly and Chrome for one particular forum. That one's a bugger. I don't know why but I can't keep logged in with IE and as I'm an admin I need to be logged in to deal with spammers. But I digress. MS is not so bad..

Ann this maybe of interest to you. http://download.cnet.com/AutoRefresher-for-IE/3000-12512_4-10062693.html. Just don't set the frequency to high.

Gary · Nov 27, 2009, 09:01:57

Quote from: Den on Nov 27, 2009, 07:24:53
All tea makes me go

I am sure it does