While OSX was completely hacked IE8 gave up read only access. So data could be stolen but not changed. Not great but certainly more safe than OSX.
Tech Ping. I know it’s an old article but after all the FUD about Mac being more secure than windows and how these contests mean nothing from the Mac supporters...this article is definitely needed as it points out that everyone knew Mac would be the first to fall.
While I still think Windows has issues, I’ll admit that I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Windows 7. I didn’t get Vista and stayed with XP for the longest time, until circumstances forced me to upgrade. Windows 7 has run very smoothly, apps open so much faster, load times are much shorter. I haven’t yet encountered anything that makes me regret moving to W7.
If I recall this “test” correctly, the user had to be tricked into allowing access. The hacker couldn’t exploit without user help. Am I thinking of the wrong competition?
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> While OSX was completely hacked IE8 gave up read only
> access. So data could be stolen but not changed.
> Not great but certainly more safe than OSX.
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Really ? Well I know that is what the article from geek.com says, however, the link to ArsTechica in that same article ( http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2010/03/ie8-safari4-firefox3-iphone-fall-on-day-1-of-pwn2own.ars) writes the following:
"So far, little is known about the successful exploits. Until vendors have been informed of the flaws and those flaws have been patched, details will not be made public."
Look, MS operating system have and will always be hacked due to a poor architecture AND an ambivalent business culture.
Mac's latest OS is not uniquely theirs, it is a certified Unix implementation, which along with Solaris and clones such as Linux have a vastly superior track record with regard to security and robustness.
I am certain that when the full details of the Mac-Safari exploit come out, it will only be the case where a hacker took over the user account, not the entire OS, and that the fault is with Safari, and not the OS.
It's mostly used for is trading stocks and currency online, email and surfing the net and making air reservations, etc. Stock and currency trading is mostly about a fast Internet connection and 2D graphics and charts.
My trading software is specialized and is proprietary for Windows, so no Mac's please.
I'm thinking of a Toshiba R705 Portege. It's a new one just out and about $800 from Best Buy. It's an i3, 4 gig ram, 500 HD, 13.3 inch screen, has an optical drive and weighs only 3.2 lbs. It's mostly for travel.
I also have a desktop for home use.
The other consideration is an Asus UL80 something. Also an i3, 4 gig, 500 HD, 14 inch screen and a little more weight. About $750.
Whadda think guys ‘n gals? Speed and reliability are good things.
Thank you all
Sheesh, sounds like Apple should axe Safari.
Ping.