"Developers at the open-source Mozilla Foundation have confirmed that the latest version of their Web browsers have a security flaw that could allow attackers to run existing programs on the Windows XP operating system." http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105_2-5262676.html I recently switched to Mozilla because I was tired of the constant problems with IE. This problem will not deter me from using Mozilla, they found out about the problem and fixed it in a timely fashion, unlike IE. I still feel a lot safer using Mozilla, don�t panic over one problem.

As Mozilla and Firefox become more popular they will become larger targets. The people that want to do harm are not going to stop. It may take them a tad longer to figure out how to do their dirty work but they will. I have not stopped using IE and I will not stop till something comes along that is much better. KTTD Though I walk through the valley of Microsoft, I shall fear no OS for skills are with me

Well, what to say... This is the simple truth: Everything is "secure" until it draws enough attention that people begin trying to crack it. I don't care what software/browser/OS you pick...They all have holes, they all have flaws, and their are ways to exploit every one of them. I will continue using IE and I will not warn others away from it. That being said, I am annoyed that a fix has yet to emerge. However, as a personal user, I could care less. However, as a professional tech, it could be a real problem for my customers if a "big hit" were to come while IE remains unpatched. People complain a lot about Windows and IE vulnerabilities... Frankly, it gets old. "Why is Windows/IE so full of holes? What's the problem?" they all say. Well, here's the answer: Windows is running at this very moment on about 95% of the world's PCs. It is the most attacked collection of code and programming on the planet. What do you folks expect? Holes will begin popping up in EVERYTHING once it comes under that level of attack. And there are more people attacking it then there are attempting to fix it. Its a war of attrition, and so far, the "good guys" have been winning. Hope for all of us, that it stays that way. But take a long hard look around...The scales have started to tip - just a little - but the "good guys" are really taking a beating these days...From the attackers, and now the "angry user" as well. Give 'em a break. If you are worried (and its not wrong to be worried) use some alterbnate browser that satisfies you. No harm in that. Or keep using IE until the wheels fall off (I intend to)...or until everyone visiting Google with IE starts getting redirected to an "adult" alien site on Mars charging 3000 zoltans a minute and filling your favorites full of links to Saturn. I AM OFFICIALLY BACK AOSCLAY Monkies Can't Do This

hi aosclay, glad to see you are back. all the best, murve

I still use IE but have had all my local clients who have machines that I built that are still under warranty switch to Netscape. My field calls have dropped from several a week to 0 (ZERO). Nuff said. Jimi_l

Hey Jimi_L, You only did service calls related to problems with Intenet Explorer? Wow, that's very specialized. :) Sorry, couldn't help myself. I don't care what browser my clients use. I still do 4-6 service calls every day (sometimes more), rain or shine, Mozilla or IE. But regardless, I feel your pain. I also have many machines out there in the field under warranty...But acts of god, hackers, and malicious code writers are not covered by my warranty! Acts of Microsoft are covered, but with serious limitations. You get the idea. Hardware and general defects, but not Bill Gates, God, and Zero Cool. In that order. I will not do "warranty" work for something MS fails to patch that gets discovered and exploited 6 months after I deliver. But I'm glad things have finally slowed down for you and you have some time for that summer vacation. :) Be good. AOSCLAY Eat More Broccoli