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Originally posted by SpiritWarrior:
I think you are saying alot but managing to steer clear from anything that is in any way relevant. People, please re-read posts carefully and thoroughly before spewing paragraphs of these stupid assumptions and arrogant conclusions all the while patting yourself on the back for "saying what you feel". There is no need to be a rude prick about the fact that you disagree. It is enough that your reasons are retarded but atop this you have to come off as annoying AND clueless. Just, don't.
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What stupid conclusions are you talking about?
1) Windows is, in fact, the most insecure and buggy O/S out there - this is proven fact. XP has many "features" that the average user is totally unaware of, or even how to use, that are enabled
by default, or can be enabled through simple,
hidden commands on a webpage. Unsuspecting webusers can then be literally hacked
at the root level of access completely without their knowledge. It takes considerable savvy to disable these features, even if you find out about them. (for example, XP's built in server functionality)
Windows has an
enormous buglist - one that grows faster than they're patched by the slothful bureaucracy at microsoft. Open-source software (such as Linux or Firefox, for example) often get bugs patched before they're common knowledge.
2) IE uses ActiveX, that's a fact. ActiveX is an infection vector, that too is a fact.
Just because you're aware something is being installed doesn't mean it's beneficial to you. Ever heard of a Trojan?
3) I don't feel I've been rude at all - I haven't called you names or insulted you - just your flagwaving of an inferior browser. You have a right to your opinion - even when it's wrong. [img]smile.gif[/img]