NationStates Jolt Archive


I Win!!!!

Branin
16-01-2005, 00:06
I just dowloaded firefox, after reading so much about it on this forum. It owns. I also used some cool tricks i also found on this forum. It uber owns. Anyone else think highly of firefox?
Ultra Cool People
16-01-2005, 00:07
Yes! I've been using the fox for months, I'd never go back to Explorer.
Poptartrea
16-01-2005, 00:15
It's pretty good. I use it whenever Opera screws up the DOM rendering, which unfortunately is quite often. Thankfully not many actually use DOM.
PIcaRDMPCia
16-01-2005, 00:21
Firefox is t3h pwn. Opera isn't, but that's my opinion.
Fun funness
16-01-2005, 00:22
just downloaded it after reading this thread and WOWERS it fast, but It had one virus attached so make sure to scan it.
Neo-Anarchists
16-01-2005, 00:26
just downloaded it after reading this thread and WOWERS it fast, but It had one virus attached so make sure to scan it.
It won't have viruses if you get it from the official site.
Reconditum
16-01-2005, 00:29
I use Ff for most websites and Maxthon-enhanced IE for those that are best viewed with IE.
Andaluciae
16-01-2005, 00:32
Congrats! You've made an excellent decision.
Superpower07
16-01-2005, 00:33
I want Firefox so badly
PIcaRDMPCia
16-01-2005, 00:34
I want Firefox so badly
Then go to www.firefox.com and download it. Set it to your default browser, and you're ready to go.
Fun funness
16-01-2005, 00:36
It won't have viruses if you get it from the official site.
I did. dont make me sound like an Idiot or look like one. I am probably smarter than you! So backoff!

25 minutes till it begins
Neo-Anarchists
16-01-2005, 00:37
I did. dont make me sound like an Idiot or look like one. I am probably smarter than you! So backoff!
Umm, I didn't try to flame you or anything. If you percieved my post as offensive, I'm sorry. But you don't have to resort to insulting my intelligence.
Fun funness
16-01-2005, 00:39
Umm, I didn't try to flame you or anything. If you percieved my post as offensive, I'm sorry. But you don't have to resort to insulting my intelligence.
Oh its all good. I jsut had to swim lessons today and little kids that think they are awesome are driving me off the walls. So I take offense easily even if it wanst ofensive. I sawry ;)

18 minutes till it begins
Fun funness
16-01-2005, 00:47
I just dowloaded firefox, after reading so much about it on this forum. It owns. I also used some cool tricks i also found on this forum. It uber owns. Anyone else think highly of firefox?
I win, We all win, Ya dig
Yiddnland
16-01-2005, 00:47
If I have MSN messenger will I have trouble for checking my e-mail if I download firefox and use it as my default web browser?
Fun funness
16-01-2005, 00:47
If I have MSN messenger will I have trouble for checking my e-mail if I download firefox and use it as my default web browser?
nah
Colodia
16-01-2005, 00:47
Been using it for under a month

Best download I've ever had
Hughski
16-01-2005, 00:50
Same, Firefox is really good. I like Opera as well.
ThePhimoticRing
16-01-2005, 01:23
Firefox flaws:

Buffer overflows because of the way Mozilla processes the NNTP (news) protocols. This creates a way for crackers to inject hostile code into your system.

There's a flaw that allows in dowloads a spoof of source display from other sites.

A less serious problem affecting "Thunderbird"; temporary files are stored in a format that allows other users to read the contents of downloads and attachments off the same machine.

Mozilla Firefox (open source software) allows 3rd part users to view your browsing habits from their own computers. It's no wonder why the Department of Homeland Security is urging people to use it. It's a better way to spy on all of you.

http://www.uscg.mil/d7/units/gantsec/images/DHS%20Logo.jpg

An overview of these flaws and suggested workarounds can be found at
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/386070/2005-01-04/2005-01-10/0
Fimble loving peoples
16-01-2005, 01:24
I just got firefox because of this thread. It's fast and unlike explorer it actually works properly but it only displays 2 lines of text on my regular chat server. What the shit is up with that.
Neo-Anarchists
16-01-2005, 01:30
Firefox flaws:

Buffer overflows because of the way Mozilla processes the NNTP (news) protocols. This creates a way for crackers to inject hostile code into your system.

There's a flaw that allows in dowloads a spoof of source display from other sites.

A less serious problem affecting "Thunderbird"; temporary files are stored in a format that allows other users to read the contents of downloads and attachments off the same machine.

Mozilla Firefox (open source software) allows 3rd part users to view your browsing habits from their own computers. It's no wonder why the Department of Homeland Security is urging people to use it. It's a better way to spy on all of you.

http://www.uscg.mil/d7/units/gantsec/images/DHS%20Logo.jpg

An overview of these flaws and suggested workarounds can be found at
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/386070/2005-01-04/2005-01-10/0
Wow, and that's nothing compared to what's wrong with IE.