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That was the first entry in Google’s Monday morning news line-up of Firefox vs Internet Explorer. In Britain’s ComputerWeekly.com, it went on, “The Mozilla Foundation’s launch of its open-source web browser last week prompted Microsoft to break its silence about Internet Explorer …”
Of course, Microsoft’s Main Man Bill Gates says he’s not worried. But if he isn’t. he should be.
Other Google teasers include:
Firefox helping to make Web better for all
Boston Globe, MA - 6 hours ago
By Hiawatha Bray | November 22, 2004. This column gets results. A few months ago I suggested that Internet users would do well to …
This week in browser news
CNET News.com, CA - Nov 19, 2004
Firefox may be free and open source, but that isn’t preventing developers from cashing in on the popularity of the Mozilla Foundation’s new browser. …
Why security concerns are driving migration from IE to Firefox
Tech Republic (subscription), KY - Nov 19, 2004
In scanning the regular litany of security alerts, bulletins, and software updates that come to the attention of the average IT professional, it’s interesting …
In-Depth Review: What Makes Firefox 1.0 So Compelling
Information Week - Nov 19, 2004
Mozilla’s new Firefox Web browser can make believers even out of loyal Internet Explorer proponents. By Scot Finnie, Desktop Pipeline. …
Mozilla Firefox Browser Blazes Across the Globe
LinuxInsider.com, CA - 1 hour ago
By Michelle Keller. Blake Ross started working on building “a better” browser while other kids were just getting hooked on instant messenger. …
How to avoid viruses, remotely access home PC Scripps Howard News …
Biloxi Sun Herald, MS - Nov 21, 2004
We have more and more letters to answer. Let’s get right to the mailbag. Q: In a recent column you said that 95 percent of all viruses …
New browser definitely worth serious look
Evansville Courier & Press (subscription), IN - Nov 20, 2004
By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet writer. NEW YORK — Web surfing has belonged almost exclusively to Microsoft Corp.’s Internet Explorer …
Fed up with IE? Switch to Firefox
Evansville Courier & Press (subscription), IN - Nov 20, 2004
By JAMES DERK, Scripps computer columnist. Q: In a recent column you said that 95 percent of all viruses and spyware are aimed at …
Firefox lights up Web browser world
The Industry Standard, CA - Nov 19, 2004
By Joris Evers. Firefox 1.0 appears to have sparked new activity in the Web browser market. The release of the open-source Web browser …
Firefox lights up Web browser world
Digit Magazine, UK - 3 hours ago
The release of the open-source Web browser by the Mozilla Foundation last week prompted Microsoft to break the silence about Internet Explorer (IE) and America …
Firefox sets Web afire
Macworld UK, UK - 3 hours ago
By Joris Evers. The release of the open-source Web browser by the Mozilla Foundation last week prompted Microsoft to break its silence …
Firefox Strong Browser Alternative to Internet Explorer
CIO Today, CA - 9 hours ago
Despite being a “1.0″ release, the Firefox browser is mature alternatice to the Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser. And the breeding is good. …
November 22nd, 2004 at 6:28 pm
I hope that Firefox sticks it to IE in all of its holes.
November 23rd, 2004 at 12:41 am
I think the masses are missing the big picture…those who attack IE don’t do it to get back at Microsoft, or Bill Gates. They do it ’cause they can. They’re not going to waste time exploiting flaws in Netscape or any other browser, because their work will not be ’seen’ by the masses.
As long as IE remains the ‘most used’ browser, it’ll remain the ‘most attacked’.
If it becomes common belief (and the Firefox browser becomes used more and more) that this ‘new’ browser is more ’secure’, then thats like dangling a carrot under the horses nose!
The only other highly used item that appeals to these types are cellphones….as with anything, if it becomes popular, then there will be those who make a game out of exploiting its weaknesses.
Right now I’m sure (mostly ’cause of the hype it has recieved), that there are quite a few out there fiddling with Firefox.
I’m quite happy with Netscape 4.79, and I betcha no ‘hacker’ type is interested in my choice of browser!
November 24th, 2004 at 10:27 pm
I switched over to Firefox six months back. I was so enthralled by its application, nowadays I never venture into Internet Explorer.
Sethu from India