Stop Using Internet Explorer

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Posted on 16th December 2008 by Krow in Browsers

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Security experts are advising that you do not use Internet Explorer (for now) due to a serious scripting hack that can grab passwords (or, potentially worse) from any version of Internet Explorer. Security experts and malware experts are suggesting that you switch from Internet Explorer to Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or any other browser, if only for the time being. Microsoft itself is, of course, asking users to just be cautious while it works on a fix.

The BBC article thumbnails security tips, including switching IE’s security settings to “High,” if you won’t be migrating (or can’t switch at work).

HP Preloads Suse Linux

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Posted on 11th December 2008 by Krow in Miscellaneous

Wow, since I have been using Linux myself I have been noticing just how popular the Open Source Operating System has become.

Today I received news from a friend (via Twitter) that HP announced with Novell that it will be now pre-loading Suse on its small Compaq model dc5850 desktop PC designed for the small and medium-size business market.

In a departure from its previous policy and the practice of most PC vendors, HP won’t charge extra for preloading SuSE Linux on the machines, which it sells for prices starting at $520.

I think it is a great thing that is happening for the Linux community. Finally one of the big main stream computer distributers is making a move to help push the Open Source distribution out to the public.