Posted on 01/06/2005 11:07:43 PM PST by Bush2000
So according your nihilistic philosophy, everything is the same. You believe that a poorly-designed product is as good as a well-designed one. It's like saying there's no difference between Yugos and Cadillacs, or Democrats and Republicans.
I say your philosophy is a load of crap.
People should use the software they feel comfortable with and adopt an attitude of security that includes updates, regular backups and awareness of changes in their computer system.
It is great if you prefer one browser over another, but blind faith in that browser is a serious security issue.
I agree that prompt updates, regular backups and checking the log files for unusual events are best practices. But you are totally overlooking the role of the operating system to provide a robust, secure environment.
I also agree that blind faith should not be used as a basis for computer security. Instead, compare the designs and the actual track records of the respective systems. If you make those comparisons, you will find that some systems are better than others, and the choice of operating systems does make a big difference in security. Microsoft has the worst track record because their systems are designed poorly.
No one ever claimed Firefox was flawless. It's simply less flawed than Internet Explorer while being a better product.
It's cute how, since you think Firefox is for gullible morons, you then go on to use the browser with even more holes and exploit potential. A picket fence is better than an open yard.
Read my 84.
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