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Firefox Security Myth
Why is it that the FireFoxophiles persist with the myth that Firefox is more secure than IE? Yet there can be no doubt whatsoever that Firefox has fundamentally inferior security.
I almost asked this question in the Religion section.
I almost asked this question in the Religion section.
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AlBags ///You obviously subscribe to the MS religion.
Firefox walks on IE.///
Not at all. My comment is backed by fact. Your opinion is supported by nothing but hearsay.
My comment is related to the weaker security in Firefox because it does not use the Mandatory Integrity Control facility that has been available since Windows Vista and has been in use by the last three version of IE.
This makes any security issues in Firefox far, far more serious than those in IE.
///Microsoft have had to update IE so many times .. and versions because of mainly security holes. ///
Firefox has also been updated many times for security holes. While Firefoxophiles love to crow about IE security they are very quiet about Firefox's weaknesses and largely pretend they don't exist while they haven't a clue about technical issues like MIC.
Moreover much of the crowing about IE is based on vulnerabilities in IE6 found when IE8 had already been released. Of course they kept quite when holes the size of a bus were found in Firefox2 while Firefox3 was still in its early days. Microsoft patched IE6 while Firefox just suggested users upgrade.
Firefox walks on IE.///
Not at all. My comment is backed by fact. Your opinion is supported by nothing but hearsay.
My comment is related to the weaker security in Firefox because it does not use the Mandatory Integrity Control facility that has been available since Windows Vista and has been in use by the last three version of IE.
This makes any security issues in Firefox far, far more serious than those in IE.
///Microsoft have had to update IE so many times .. and versions because of mainly security holes. ///
Firefox has also been updated many times for security holes. While Firefoxophiles love to crow about IE security they are very quiet about Firefox's weaknesses and largely pretend they don't exist while they haven't a clue about technical issues like MIC.
Moreover much of the crowing about IE is based on vulnerabilities in IE6 found when IE8 had already been released. Of course they kept quite when holes the size of a bus were found in Firefox2 while Firefox3 was still in its early days. Microsoft patched IE6 while Firefox just suggested users upgrade.
samak//PC Advisor rates Firefox as the best browser//
Oh how technically assessed. A report based on the opinion of a handful of journalists assessing the usability. They would not have a clue about security and the word is not even mentioned in the article.
Moreover they compere a BETA version of Firefox5. Why? Because Firefox4 lags behind the field of production browsers such as IE9 and Chrome.
And what do they say?
Firefox 5 is definitely an improvement on Firefox 4, and takes the fight back to my current favourite Google Chrome ....
An improvement on Firefox4. No doubt as has been the case with every version of Firefox to date, Firefox4 suffers from serious memory leaks. Will Firefox5 be any different? Maybe, but that has been the hope every time a new version of Firefox is released.
Regardless, unless Firefox changes their attitude and embraces MIC then it will inevitably remain less secure than IE when run on Vista or Windows 7.
Oh how technically assessed. A report based on the opinion of a handful of journalists assessing the usability. They would not have a clue about security and the word is not even mentioned in the article.
Moreover they compere a BETA version of Firefox5. Why? Because Firefox4 lags behind the field of production browsers such as IE9 and Chrome.
And what do they say?
Firefox 5 is definitely an improvement on Firefox 4, and takes the fight back to my current favourite Google Chrome ....
An improvement on Firefox4. No doubt as has been the case with every version of Firefox to date, Firefox4 suffers from serious memory leaks. Will Firefox5 be any different? Maybe, but that has been the hope every time a new version of Firefox is released.
Regardless, unless Firefox changes their attitude and embraces MIC then it will inevitably remain less secure than IE when run on Vista or Windows 7.
Rather a pointless exercise when addressing a slavering rant obsessed closed minded individual.
IE is shot full of holes and has only received bad reviews since I can remember. I'd never use it.
Firefox 5 is out now just 3 months after the last release, Mozilla aim to release an updated version every 3 months from now on.
I've used Firefox for years and it's the first thing I install after formatting a drive.
IE is shot full of holes and has only received bad reviews since I can remember. I'd never use it.
Firefox 5 is out now just 3 months after the last release, Mozilla aim to release an updated version every 3 months from now on.
I've used Firefox for years and it's the first thing I install after formatting a drive.
YT52 continues in the style of the devotee and provides nothing but hearsay. The "IE shot full of holes and only received bad reviews" is certainly what one would believe if they only ever listened to the doctrine of the cult. but the truth it isn't.
Like the typical devotee they never bother making an objective assessment. The true identity of the closed mind individual is quite clear.
They address nothing of what I have offered as an explanation of why Firefox is certainly not more secure. Then they admit they would never use it and probably haven't since IE5.
All the while they remain absolutely certain of the mythical FF security superiority. Talk about one eyed slavishness to doctrine.
I have nothing really against Firefox as a browser. However I am fed up with those who continue to promote the lie that it is the most secure browser. People who are choosing it on the basis of security are getting it very wrong.
Like the typical devotee they never bother making an objective assessment. The true identity of the closed mind individual is quite clear.
They address nothing of what I have offered as an explanation of why Firefox is certainly not more secure. Then they admit they would never use it and probably haven't since IE5.
All the while they remain absolutely certain of the mythical FF security superiority. Talk about one eyed slavishness to doctrine.
I have nothing really against Firefox as a browser. However I am fed up with those who continue to promote the lie that it is the most secure browser. People who are choosing it on the basis of security are getting it very wrong.
Beso you do know you're complaining about people who like Firefox being 'obsessed' and part of a 'cult or religion' of Firefoxyness but seriously there isn't one person here whose posted such an absolutely over the top 'hopelessly devoted to you' rant as your self absorbed, self obsessed little venture in obsessive compulsive disorder on behalf of IE.
They're only browsers, it really doens't matter who likes which, I don't care what you use, why would you care what I or anyone else uses or recommends?
They're only browsers, it really doens't matter who likes which, I don't care what you use, why would you care what I or anyone else uses or recommends?
NOX //why would you care what I or anyone else uses or recommends? //
I really don't care what browser anyone uses but I am tired of people recommending Firefox to those looking for advice, claiming it has superior security. Whenever anyone asks about browser issues here the standard response is "get Firefox instead because it is better, faster and much more secure."
Religious beliefs are those held on faith despite objective facts often to the contrary. Those promoting Firefox automatically presume it to be more secure yet it is clear that it is not. Indeed YT52 showed a reaction typical of a religious extremist when their beliefs are confronted.
Yes Firefox is a good browser. Promote it for its usability. But please don't mislead people about its security advantages because it simply isn't true.
And NOX you still have provided nothing but hearsay to back your claim in the first answer.
Devotees often presume Firefox is more stable yet it has long has been notorious for memory leaks. It has often been presumed to be faster yet tests have show that this is not always true.
I really don't care what browser anyone uses but I am tired of people recommending Firefox to those looking for advice, claiming it has superior security. Whenever anyone asks about browser issues here the standard response is "get Firefox instead because it is better, faster and much more secure."
Religious beliefs are those held on faith despite objective facts often to the contrary. Those promoting Firefox automatically presume it to be more secure yet it is clear that it is not. Indeed YT52 showed a reaction typical of a religious extremist when their beliefs are confronted.
Yes Firefox is a good browser. Promote it for its usability. But please don't mislead people about its security advantages because it simply isn't true.
And NOX you still have provided nothing but hearsay to back your claim in the first answer.
Devotees often presume Firefox is more stable yet it has long has been notorious for memory leaks. It has often been presumed to be faster yet tests have show that this is not always true.
I would not be surprised that the true believers would not want contemplate the possibility of conflict with their religious beliefs. You have your faith and would not be interested in being disturbed by the facts.
Your reference to it as drivel confirms your ignorance and you will no doubt remain ignorant.
Seems I should have posted it in religion after all.
Your reference to it as drivel confirms your ignorance and you will no doubt remain ignorant.
Seems I should have posted it in religion after all.
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