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This discussion centers on the advantages and challenges of using Firefox, particularly version 1.0, compared to Internet Explorer (IE). Users praise Firefox for its speed, customization options, and effective popup blocking, while noting issues with site compatibility and occasional crashes under heavy load. Tools like Spybot and Ad-aware are recommended for addressing spyware that may affect browser performance. Overall, participants express a strong preference for Firefox over IE, citing its ongoing development and user-friendly features.

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  • Understanding of web browser functionalities and features
  • Familiarity with Firefox extensions such as Ad-block and Web Developer
  • Knowledge of system performance metrics related to CPU and memory load
  • Basic awareness of spyware and its impact on browser performance
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  • Research Firefox 1.0 features and improvements over previous versions
  • Explore effective Firefox extensions for enhanced browsing experience
  • Learn about optimizing system performance to prevent browser crashes
  • Investigate methods for managing and removing spyware from systems
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This discussion is beneficial for web developers, IT professionals, and everyday users seeking to optimize their browsing experience and understand the comparative advantages of Firefox over Internet Explorer.

  • #31
I use firefox exclusively on my Fedora box. However, my favorite web browser is Safari. Just waiting for the RSS version.

Just curious, when I used windows briefly, I was led to believe that IE was linked with the OS shell explorer. This made it impossible, virtually, to uninstall. I only used windows for a little while though so I am probably wrong. Can someone elaborate on that?
 
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  • #32
ELIZAeffect said:
I use firefox exclusively on my Fedora box. However, my favorite web browser is Safari. Just waiting for the RSS version.

Just curious, when I used windows briefly, I was led to believe that IE was linked with the OS shell explorer. This made it impossible, virtually, to uninstall. I only used windows for a little while though so I am probably wrong. Can someone elaborate on that?

Yes, that's correct - IE is pretty much Windows Explorer. I know they have separate executables, but IE is basically a superset of Windows Explorer. Because of this, IE usually has very fast start-up times, compared to Firefox or Mozilla. Firefox and Mozilla, both, have improved their start-up times, and are nearly comparable with IE's times.
 
  • #33
gazzo said:
hehe.

Have any of you actually been infected with a linux virus ? Isn't there a few lurking around? :confused:


Linux viruses are rare, and generally not an issue because they can't do any damage without access to the root directory, which means generally you'd have to run them logged in as root.
 
  • #34
franznietzsche said:
Linux viruses are rare, and generally not an issue because they can't do any damage without access to the root directory, which means generally you'd have to run them logged in as root.

If the executable is ran SUID, it can do damage to the root directory.
 
  • #35
graphic7 said:
If the executable is ran SUID, it can do damage to the root directory.


i would consider super user and root login the same, but yes.
 
  • #36
franznietzsche said:
i would consider super user and root login the same, but yes.

Thank you for confirming that, but the confirmation was not needed.

SUID does not imply the user being 'root.' I can change the root username to 'foo.' As long as it as a UID of 0, that implies it's SUID.

In fact, you can setup aliases to the user root, where multiple users can share UID 0.
 
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  • #37
graphic7 said:
Thank you for confirming that, but the confirmation was not needed.

SUID does not imply the user being 'root.' I can change the root username to 'foo.' As long as it as a UID of 0, that implies it's SUID.

In fact, you can setup aliases to the user root, where multiple users can share UID 0.


I think anyone using a linux system knows what root login is regardless of the name, its the same thing, and everyone knows what you're referring to.

"A rose by any other name..."
 
  • #38
And anyone who does run an executable they got from www.whoknowswhere.com as SUID deserve to get their system totalled. :-p

I ran a long perl command someone gave me as root :rolleyes: not a good idea - tried to delete /*

or another time when rm -rf ~r[tab] just happened to delete the /root directory instead of the intended one. :frown:

aaahh.. we've all had our bad [stupid] experieneces havn't we?

.. atleast I hope it's not just me :cry:

Time to find that Windows CD, if it still exists.
 
  • #39
gazzo said:
And anyone who does run an executable they got from www.whoknowswhere.com as SUID deserve to get their system totalled. :-p

I ran a long perl command someone gave me as root :rolleyes: not a good idea - tried to delete /*

or another time when rm -rf ~r[tab] just happened to delete the /root directory instead of the intended one. :frown:

aaahh.. we've all had our bad [stupid] experieneces havn't we?

.. atleast I hope it's not just me :cry:

Time to find that Windows CD, if it still exists.


Why voice control software is bad:

Office rival walking by shouts: 'rm dash rf slash enter!'
 

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