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 Jul 14 2005, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(randyrayd @ Jul 14 2005, 10:43 AM) QUOTE(randyrayd @ Jul 13 2005, 08:21 PM) Keith, you also had a question about Firefox. According to my online friends, they swear by the security. There has only been one patch that I am aware of. Also if the builder specified that in the warranty, I would highly suggest it. Randall QUOTE That actually isn't true. www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3519591 New Firefox Fixes Holes By Jim Wagner July 12, 2005 I apologize for the incorrect information concerning Firefox security issues, I did add "that I am aware of" as I do not want to post incorrect advice/comments. I will be more careful in the future. Randall No problem. The reason I pointed out that it was misinformation because it is the type of misinformation spread by the Microsoft haters. Firefox is just as vulnerable to attack by miscreants writing malicious code as IE is, its just at least so far they have concentrated on IE because of the tremendous penetration of the market held by IE. That is likely to change as more people begin to use Firefox. Not being able to use Active X is not a Firefox advantage that makes security for your computer any better. You can shut Active X completely off in IE too, but then you cannot use Active X features designed into many websites including Windows Update, many of the AV programs especially those using online scans, etc. As far as limiting warranty coverage to those using IE and choosing the Windows firewall over others that are actually significantly better and offer more protection, all that shows is a lack of knowledge and expertise. There can not ever be a situation in which the computer will only recognize one particular stick of Ram while rejecting all others. The possible reasons why the additional ram you tried to install failed could have ranged from the additional ram being defective, to it being the wrong type, or having a flaw in the bios, or bent pins on the socket or on the ram sticks themselves or a bad motherboard. It could even have been a defective windows installation, but whatever it was it should have been able to be accurately diagnosed and repaired by a competent computer shop instead of them selling you on replacing virtually the whole computer. This post has been edited by Enthusiast: Jul 14 2005, 02:24 PM |
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Jul 14 2005, 02:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 13-July 05 From: Austin, of course. Member No.: 27,210 |
Thanks for your understanding.
QUOTE Firefox is just as vulnerable to attack by miscreants writing malicious code as IE is, its just at least so far they have concentrated on IE because of the tremendous penetration of the market held by IE. That is likely to change as more people begin to use Firefox. I agree 100% and have made similar comments, same with Netscape. It's a fundamental marketing concept.... even hackers aim for the largest target. Randall |
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Jul 14 2005, 03:44 PM
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Well it's too late now but the next time you want a memory upgrade go to http://www.crucial.com . You just select your computer and they tell you how much your computer can handle. They also guarantee that it will work or your money back, not to mention the lifetime guarantee. I looke for your Emachines model 1440 and this is what I found. http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp...T1440&submit=Go
(Not sure if the link will work) |
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Jul 14 2005, 03:57 PM
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Hey, thanks for the replies everyone - i can't respond right now, but i will reply back to individual concerns very shortly. thanks again and it's great to be back! Keith
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