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Title: I.E. 8.0
Post by: soda72 on March 19, 2009, 02:19:03 PM

Have they released it yet?  and has anyone used it?

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: BaldEagl on March 19, 2009, 02:29:19 PM

I just saw it was available for D/L.  I'll probably try installing it this weekend.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: soda72 on March 19, 2009, 02:31:45 PM

Quote from: BaldEagl on March 19, 2009, 02:29:19 PM

I just saw it was available for D/L.  I'll probably try installing it this weekend.

report back as soon as possible

 :salute








So I don't have to try it and get screwed...

 :P

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: Skuzzy on March 19, 2009, 02:43:16 PM

You are a braver man than me, BaldEagl.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: AirFlyer on March 19, 2009, 02:48:54 PM

Think I'm just gonna hold out for Firefox 3.1. :noid

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: BaldEagl on March 20, 2009, 08:55:58 AM

I just read this this morning (Information Week IIRC):

Improved security is one of IE8's most significant features. NSS Labs released an independent study early Thursday showing IE8 significantly besting Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, and Opera in catching and blocking malware. With its SmartScreen filtering, IE8 Release Candidate 1 caught 69% of malware, while Firefox 3.07 caught only 30%.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: RTHolmes on March 20, 2009, 10:05:59 AM

all the previous versions have been cack so I'm not expecting much from 8...

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on March 20, 2009, 10:20:39 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if all that added security would simply mean 80% of applications (flash etc.) simply won't work on 8.

Usually MS makes security in this way - if you can't use it at all it's not a threat as opposed to getting it to actually work in a secure fashion.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: Skuzzy on March 20, 2009, 10:30:36 AM

Given the fact none of the Windows operating systems have been designed to be secure (according to Microsoft), is it really any surprise there are security issues with it?

If you wanted a secure operating system, then the framework for UNIX would be a better base to start with.  At least it actually understands what users are and has mechanisms to make it difficult for them to stomp all over other users.

Until Microsoft implements a proper memory protection mechanism none of their operating systems will ever be secure.  Do not begin to think you have a secure operating system.  That is the first step to being hacked.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: RTHolmes on March 20, 2009, 10:33:20 AM

Quote from: Skuzzy on March 20, 2009, 10:30:36 AM

Given the fact none of the Windows operating systems have been designed to be secure (according to Microsoft), is it really any surprise there are security issues with it?

If you wanted a secure operating system, then the framework for UNIX would be a better base to start with.  At least it actually understands what users are and has mechanisms to make it difficult for them to stomp all over other users.

Unit Microsoft implements a proper memory protection mechanism none of thier operating systems will ever be secure.

qft :aok

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: Gatr on March 20, 2009, 03:09:21 PM

I am running it on this my office box w/ WINDOWS 7 it is OK.. NOW... at first a few weeks ago...  lots of buggie crashes...
WINDOWS 7 I tryed on my Gamer for a few weeks and I just gave up...  SPINNY clip board on my Opti.... DC op didn't function there
But 8 is workin good now :)
Gatr

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: soda72 on March 30, 2009, 11:34:20 AM

Any problems?

 :D

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: Masherbrum on March 30, 2009, 02:22:24 PM

I'll stick with Firefox.   

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: BaldEagl on March 30, 2009, 02:31:59 PM

I decided to wait a while.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: soda72 on March 30, 2009, 03:22:48 PM

Quote from: BaldEagl on March 30, 2009, 02:31:59 PM

I decided to wait a while.

:) drat...

Any other brave souls out there?

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: FLOTSOM on March 30, 2009, 03:45:31 PM

been running it since its release.

no issues no crashes no problems

havent had any issues with pop ups or maleware but like skuzzy says nothing about windows is truely secure so i dont care what your running if someone wants in then they are eventually gonna get in. i just make it a point not to store or put anything on my comp that may be personal or harmful should someone else read it. and i additionally use multiple tools to check my computer for unauthorized activity or programs running in the background. not perfect but tell me something in life that is.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: AirFlyer on March 30, 2009, 11:23:44 PM

Quote from: FLOTSOM on March 30, 2009, 03:45:31 PM

not perfect but tell me something in life that is.

Skuzzy's computer defense system? Something about Robo-Cop or the Terminator comes to mind for some reason...

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: Skuzzy on March 31, 2009, 06:12:15 AM

Quote from: AirFlyer on March 30, 2009, 11:23:44 PM

Skuzzy's computer defense system? Something about Robo-Cop or the Terminator comes to mind for some reason...

Hehe, actually is has more to do with the user than the computer.  Like I have said, the first time you start thinking your computer is safe from the bad things on the Internet, is when your computer will be open to them.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: Ghosth on March 31, 2009, 06:32:21 AM

Tried google Chrome, but IE8? ROFLMAO

Be a cold day in, emm, well, Fargo, dang, it IS a cold day in Fargo. Grrrrrrrrr

Nope, not trying it anyway.

Title: Re: I.E. 8.0
Post by: soda72 on March 31, 2009, 08:46:27 AM

Quote from: Ghosth on March 31, 2009, 06:32:21 AM

Tried google Chrome, but IE8? ROFLMAO

Be a cold day in, emm, well, Fargo, dang, it IS a cold day in Fargo. Grrrrrrrrr

Nope, not trying it anyway.

I triple dog dare you!

 ;)