IE vs. FF - constructive comments only :)

Well, I am quite tired to see flames all around :(

I like alternative browsers... They keep the wheels in move (IE6 SP2), they add functionality MS couldnt add...

However (since SP2) FF is NOT more secure then IE. Just have a look at secunia...

One argument often used is that there are many holes not patched in IE - and again, this is NOT truth. The point is that these holes werent fixed by patches - they were fixed by architecture change. Typical example is local machine lockdown in SP2. If you dont believe me, just search for some exploits of these bugs and try them on your IE...

You can find really nice article about this problem here: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=108

Personally I am using Maxthon and IE as my browsers - mostly Maxthon, but sometimes I use IE (for example web-based application are more reliable). You can never feel safe in this world - and that is why I set lower rights using SAFER.

What is your opinion on this topic? And please leave adolescent comments like “FF rulez!” ;)

Published Tue, Sep 27 2005 15:26 by martin
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# re: IE vs. FF - constructive comments only :)

Maxthon is an IE add-on, so you are essentially using IE all the time anyway.

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 4:21 PM by martin

# re: IE vs. FF - constructive comments only :)

Well, that is not 100% truth...
Maxthon is using IE rendering core, however it is less secure, because by default Maxthon is not included in IE protection (it is based on process name). You can include maxthon process, however there are some disadvantages - Maxthon was not build with IE SP2 features in mind, so it is not able to handle some operations - for example it cannot show you the upper tab with informations, so it wont give you a chance to change it decision (e.g. enable ActiveX on site).

I was showing this at my Spyware presentation - using few exploits, that worked on Maxthon, however they didnt work on normal IE

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 7:02 PM by martin