Re: Is a Windows 98se computer more, or less, of a security threat with IE 5.5 (unused) & Firefox, or with IE 6.0 & latest updates (unused) & Firefox?

I imagine he didn't upgrade to IE6 because it doesn't run well on 98SE. I
had IE6 5 minutes after it was originally released by Microsoft and, one
week later, I reverted to IE5.5 due to the non display of images problem
that many of us saw back then and the fact that it was much slower. I still
use IE5.5. IE6 has improved considerably since the original version was
released but it is simply not intended for 98/98SE. I also use Fx as the
default browser on that computer. I am just an individual though and do not
have the concerns a business might have. I am not worried about getting
infected because I use IE5.5 on that computer.

"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Bear in mind that support for IE6 RTM and SP1 also expires very soon -
there won't be many updates for them, either!

IE6SP1 is considerably more secure than IE5.5 - and this holds even if
it's not used as the browser. Parts of IE are used by the OS for different
things, including rendering help files, etc., and infestations of malware
can attack unpatched (which is what IE5.5 is) versions a lot easier than
patched versions. Tightening the security down on IE6 is also better.

Since upgrading to IE6SP1 is a no-cash-cost option, I'm really at a loss
to see what prevented you doing it when it made most sense to do so - two
years ago.
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"Nate Goulet" <askifyouwant@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Members of this list please advise. All point of views are welcome.
I'm not disagreeing with you PA Bear. From talking to many people
about this topic, there seem to be some different opinions on the
subject by numerous experts. Many MSCE's have steered me towards
sticking with IE5.5 (but using FireFox instead) and Windows 98se for
now if our budget is really that tight.

Thanks.



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