IE 7.0 Announced

[Rubber Duck]

Bill appears to have done U turn with Internet Explorer updates.

It is to be released this summer and made available to XP Service Pack 2 users.

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1776290,00.asp

IDN will be supported. This will take IDN to a new level and change the market completely, heralding a new era of registrations, both by speculators and users.

Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[Dr. Domaining]

I can't wait. I prefer IE to all of the other browsers out there. Thank you for the link.

Thanks again!

 

[Mr Webname]

:sulks: - more IE problems before v6 problems are fully sorted!

 

[Rubber Duck]

I can't wait. I prefer IE to all of the other browsers out there. Thank you for the link.

Thanks again!

Actually, I swapped to Firefox and Thunderbird sometime ago and would take a lot of convincing to swap back!

Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[EM @MAJ.com]

Bill appears to have done U turn with Internet Explorer updates.

It is to be released this summer and made available to XP Service Pack 2 users.

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1776290,00.asp

IDN will be supported. This will take IDN to a new level and change the market completely, heralding a new era of registrations, both by speculators and users.

Regards
Dave Wrixon

If they will include pop-up blocker and spyware security, this is a great tool. Or I must be dreaming ..

Cheers,
Em

 

[Dr. Domaining]

I have practically every browser but I prefer IE. I don't like the way the other browsers function. This is just my preference though. Many people prefer MFF. The majority of users still use IE and I happen to be one of them.

 

[mikesherov]

IE functions at what it does fantastically. This is not it's problem. It's problem lies in the fact that it has gaping security holes that go straight to the core of it,a dn it's aimed at the casual browser.

If you want to feel safe when browsing, firefox is the only way to go. Also, there are a few features that put firefox ahead of IE for people who do work on the internet, and not just browsing:

• tabbed browsing
• "Add a Keyword for this Search"
• adding search engines to the interface
• Live Bookmarks

If IE 7.0 wants a serious chance at reclaiming their reputation as the "only browser you need", they'll need to have all the features listed above, PLUS:

• fix all the gaping security holes (ever wonder why a critical update is issued every other freaking day for IE)
• have more intelligent popup-blockers (try running a java applet with I.E. that can open new windows... i.e. DNForum Chat. Firefox can figure it out, I.E. can't... CTRL + Click, anyone?)
• have better spyware protection against active X, home page changers, search page changers, redirectors
• conform to HTML standards to promote proper HTML coding (ever see a good-looking page in IE open in Firefox and look crazy? That's a problem with IE's lax approach to HTML, not a problem with FireFox)

Essentially, in order for IE to have a fighting chance, it has to be FireFox. This netizen is never using IE again.

 

[Rubber Duck]

I have practically every browser but I prefer IE. I don't like the way the other browsers function. This is just my preference though. Many people prefer MFF. The majority of users still use IE and I happen to be one of them.

My biggest problem with EI 6.0 was it that it kept telling me sites were not available when they were. Perhaps a local problem, but nevertheless very frustrating.

Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[EM @MAJ.com]

Security is always the issue.

Back years, they said Linux is more secure that Windows OS. As security consultant to them I said, both can be secured operating system if you know where to patch the hole e.g. exploit and vulnerabilities. Security is a continous process not a product.

Now a days, some small businesses embraces Linux as their choice of operating system they think it is more secured than Windows out of the box. If you check the most defaced website operating system today ... it is Linux.

Back to the topic. You can use either Firefox or IE and be able to use third party plug-ins security to protect against malicious users, spy wares, and other related wares. Besides both of them FREE to use.

Personally, I used both. Most banks websites have issues using Firefox so I used IE. I browse DNF using firefox but IE while in mobile.

Cheers,
Em

Operations Manager, Hardworking.com
www.hardworking.com

 

[Dr. Domaining]

I have never had a security issue with IE. I use it in combination with Norton Internet Security and I also customized all of the preferences. IE has never given me a problem. On the otherhand I have had problems with MFF and certain websites. Not security issues though.

 

[Rubber Duck]

I have never had a security issue with IE. I use it in combination with Norton Internet Security and I also customized all of the preferences. IE has never given me a problem. On the otherhand I have had problems with MFF and certain websites. Not security issues though.

Never really thought about it. Had direct intrusion through open port that rang up a fortune in premium rate bills and repeatedly knocked over my Norton Internet Security and Antivirus, before destroying my hard drive. If this was down to the browser, then it was IE's fault! And I updated my OS three times a week.

Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[mikesherov]

I have never had a security issue with IE. I use it in combination with Norton Internet Security and I also customized all of the preferences. IE has never given me a problem. On the otherhand I have had problems with MFF and certain websites. Not security issues though.

Well, of course, if you use IE with some other security software, then obviously it is more secure. But IE by itself has more holes than swiss cheese.

out of box, I choose MFF, but I guess it is a personal preference.

 

[VisualDigits]

My biggest problem with EI 6.0 was it that it kept telling me sites were not available when they were. Perhaps a local problem, but nevertheless very frustrating.

Regards
Dave Wrixon

I was experiencing the same issue, but it's ok now. I'm in New York, let's see if it's local.

 

[Rubber Duck]

I was experiencing the same issue, but it's ok now. I'm in New York, let's see if it's local.

I am in the UK, so in that sense I guess not. What I meant was it might have been something to do with either browser or OS settings. Anyway, installing Firefox got around he problem. Could run both together on separate screens on same platform. Firefox succeeded where IE continued to fail. Didn't consider it worth while trying to find out what was wrong with IE, the fact that it was IE seemed to explain it adequately!

Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[Stinos]

If you couldn't visit websites that were actually there ... than it's almost for 99% sure its was spyware

I used internet explorer in the past but now i'm using firefox, this is just the best browser. Fast, better security, great integrated pop-up blocker, no problems with spyware ... so i don't think i'll every use internet explorer again

 

[Rubber Duck]

If you couldn't visit websites that were actually there ... than it's almost for 99% sure its was spyware

I used internet explorer in the past but now i'm using firefox, this is just the best browser. Fast, better security, great integrated pop-up blocker, no problems with spyware ... so i don't think i'll every use internet explorer again

Only time I use IE now is when I wan't to login on 2 accounts at the same site simultaneously. Hazard of having twin screens. Firefox has the annoying habit of logging me off one before allowing me into the other. IE didn't do this and certainly doesn't log you off from a window in Firefox.

Other than that benefits of IE, well if I think of one, I'll let you know. Perhaps better Icons. Who cares!

Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[Bramiozo]

Wasn't there a spoofing and phishing issue with IDN causing firefox to implement IDN-blocking features ? How does microsoft plan to tackle this problem, especially since mr. Microsoft himself is a declared opposer of IDN ?

 

[Rubber Duck]

Wasn't there a spoofing and phishing issue with IDN causing firefox to implement IDN-blocking features ? How does microsoft plan to tackle this problem, especially since mr. Microsoft himself is a declared opposer of IDN ?

Bill Gates follows his nose to defend his own self interest. The fact that he is now moving forward on this issue, just shows how much he stand to loose if he doesn't.

IDN can and has been used for phishing, but it is by no means essential or indeed the greatest channel for such activity. Resolving the problem is not beyond the wit of man. All that is needed is for a pop up window to be triggered when an IDN site is accessed, until such time as the browser wishes to disable such a feature. The display of the raw punycode in the address bar is another solution. It may be that a dual display is a practical measure to implement.

Anybody, who thinks that the use of such homographic attacks is unique to IDN or will prevent their implementation or development lacks imagination!

Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[darrenl]

I hope there is an option to turn IDN off.

 

[Rubber Duck]

I hope there is an option to turn IDN off.

That's bound to be the case! The point is many want the the IDN option even more than you wish to opt out.

With 35M dot coms almost predominantly English already registered, the chances of making big bucks at low risk is virtually nil. IDN will provide massive new opportunities, to those whose minds are not closed to the possibilities.

Once you appreciate how big a market this will eventually be, even you may feel compelled to be involved.

Regards
Dave Wrixon