<<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.10 - 08 Apr 2005 - NatePerryThistle)

Web Browser

Get Firefox!

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.9 - 10 Dec 2004 - NatePerryThistle)

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Firefox
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.8 - 23 Sep 2004 - NatePerryThistle)

Web Browser

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  • Consider installing a Web compliant browser like my favorite:
Firefox
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.7 - 19 Sep 2004 - NatePerryThistle)

Web Browser

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Get Firefox!

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This WebSite? has been updated recently and the CSS layout that was causing these general incompatibilites has not been put into play. In addition the TWiki platform is now quite capable of producing W3C standards complient XHTML. That said -- I still encourage you to read the information below, and to use a more secure, more complient WebBrowser. -- NatePerryThistle - 05 Sep 2004
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This TWikiSite has been updated recently and the CSS layout that was causing these general incompatibilites has not been put into play. In addition the TWiki platform is now quite capable of producing W3C standards complient XHTML. That said -- I still encourage you to read the information below, and to use a more secure, more complient WebBrowser. -- NatePerryThistle - 05 Sep 2004

Things to do and "Workarounds"

 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.6 - 05 Sep 2004 - NatePerryThistle)

Web Browser

A software program which when installed on a computer provides access to TheInternet?, including the WorldWideWeb.

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And if you came here using the security sieve, non WC3 compliant, buggy, viciously monopolistic monstrocity: Internet Explorer, you may also have found it a VERY FRUSTRATING THING mad!

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Apology to Internet Explorer users

Internet Explorer is uable to render this site correctly. Parts of pages may overlie others and the scroll bar may be missing. Don't despair - read on...

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This WebSite? has been updated recently and the CSS layout that was causing these general incompatibilites has not been put into play. In addition the TWiki platform is now quite capable of producing W3C standards complient XHTML. That said -- I still encourage you to read the information below, and to use a more secure, more complient WebBrowser. -- NatePerryThistle - 05 Sep 2004


Things to do and "Workarounds"

  • Please use the highest monitor resolution that you can. Most of these pages were put up using a 21" monitor displaying 1600 by 1200 pixels and they look great.
 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.5 - 02 Aug 2004 - FloydPerryThistle)

Web Browser

A software program which when installed on a computer provides access to TheInternet?, including the WorldWideWeb.

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This is by and large A VERY GOOD THING! smile However, it is also a potentally VERY DANGEROUS THING! frown (See: InternetStormCenter)

And if you came here using the security sieve, non WC3 compliant, buggy, viciously monopolistic monstrocity: Internet Explorer, you may also have found it a VERY FRUSTRATING THING mad!

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What you REALLYshould do

  • Dump IE
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  • I have always done my best to avoid using Microsoft products as a matter of conscience but this is a personal rant. Here are other reasons:

 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.4 - 31 Jul 2004 - NatePerryThistle)

Web Browser

A software program which when installed on a computer provides access to TheInternet?, including the WorldWideWeb.

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The latest news and advice from US-CERT

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ST07-001: Shopping Safely Online
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ST06-005: Dealing with Cyberbullies
(Dealing with Cyberbullies)
SA08-319A: Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-316A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-309A: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities
(Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities)
ST08-001: Using Caution with USB Drives
(Using Caution with USB Drives)
ST06-004: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading
(Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading)
SA08-297A: Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability
(Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability)
ST06-002: Debunking Some Common Myths
(Debunking Some Common Myths)
SA08-288A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
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Vulnerabilities


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SA08-319A: Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-316A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-309A: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities
(Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities)
SA08-297A: Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability
(Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability)
SA08-288A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-260A: Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-253A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-225A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-193A: Sun Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Sun Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-190A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)

Learn To Protect Yourself Online


ST07-001: Shopping Safely Online
(Shopping Safely Online)
ST06-005: Dealing with Cyberbullies
(Dealing with Cyberbullies)
ST08-001: Using Caution with USB Drives
(Using Caution with USB Drives)
ST06-004: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading
(Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading)
ST06-002: Debunking Some Common Myths
(Debunking Some Common Myths)
ST06-001: Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets
(Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets)
ST05-019: Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
(Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft)
ST05-018: Understanding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
(Understanding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP))
ST05-017: Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices
(Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices)
ST05-016: Understanding Internationalized Domain Names
(Understanding Internationalized Domain Names)


More Stuff

 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.3 - 23 Jul 2004 - FloydPerryThistle)

Web Browser

A software program which when installed on a computer provides access to TheInternet?, including the WorldWideWeb.

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Apology to Internet Explorer users

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Internet Explorer is uable to render this site correctly. Parts of pages may overlie others and the scroll bar may be missing. Don't despair - read on...

Things to do and "Workarounds"

  • Please use the highest monitor resolution that you can. Most of these pages were put up using a 21" monitor displaying 1600 by 1200 pixels and they look great.
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from http://www.mozilla.org/
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The latest news and advice from US-CERT


ST07-001: Shopping Safely Online
(Shopping Safely Online)
ST06-005: Dealing with Cyberbullies
(Dealing with Cyberbullies)
SA08-319A: Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-316A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-309A: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities
(Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities)
ST08-001: Using Caution with USB Drives
(Using Caution with USB Drives)
ST06-004: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading
(Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading)
SA08-297A: Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability
(Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability)
ST06-002: Debunking Some Common Myths
(Debunking Some Common Myths)
SA08-288A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)


More Stuff

will appear here like safe surfing tips and whatever...

 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.2 - 15 Jul 2004 - FloydPerryThistle)

Web Browser

A software program which when installed on a computer provides access to TheInternet?, including the WorldWideWeb.

This is by and large A VERY GOOD THING! smile However, it is also a potentally VERY DANGEROUS THING! frown

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And if you came here using the security sieve, non WC3 compliant, buggy, viciously monopolistic monstrocity: Internet Explorer, you may also have found it a VERY FRUSTRATING THING mad!

Apology to Internet Explorer users

Things to do and "Workarounds"

  • Please use the highest monitor resolution that you can. Most of these pages were put up using a 21" monitor displaying 1600 by 1200 pixels and they look great.
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  • To change: Control Panel -> Display -> Settings or Right click the Desktop -> Properties -> Settings
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  • To change (in Windows): Control Panel -> Display -> Settings or Right click the Desktop -> Properties -> Settings

  • Close as many of the menu bars as possible.
  • Close any open sidebars - "Favorites", "History", or "Media".
  • Run full screen by toggling F11
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  • If IE still won't give you a scroll bar (some pages like "printable" "Diffs" and the others on the topic line above just won't) click in the body of the page and use you up and down arrows to move around in the content
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  • If IE still won't give you a scroll bar (some pages like "printable" "Diffs" and the others on the topic line above just won't) click in the body of the page and use your up and down arrows to move around in the content

What you REALLYshould do

 <<O>>  Difference Topic WebBrowser (r1.1 - 15 Jul 2004 - FloydPerryThistle)
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Web Browser

A software program which when installed on a computer provides access to TheInternet?, including the WorldWideWeb.

This is by and large A VERY GOOD THING! smile However, it is also a potentally VERY DANGEROUS THING! frown

And if you came here using the security sieve, non WC3 compliant, buggy, viciously monopolistic monstrocity: Internet Explorer, you may have found it VERY FRUSTRATING mad!

Apology to Internet Explorer users

Things to do and "Workarounds"

  • Please use the highest monitor resolution that you can. Most of these pages were put up using a 21" monitor displaying 1600 by 1200 pixels and they look great.
  • To change: Control Panel -> Display -> Settings or Right click the Desktop -> Properties -> Settings
  • Close as many of the menu bars as possible.
  • Close any open sidebars - "Favorites", "History", or "Media".
  • Run full screen by toggling F11
  • If IE still won't give you a scroll bar (some pages like "printable" "Diffs" and the others on the topic line above just won't) click in the body of the page and use you up and down arrows to move around in the content

What you REALLYshould do

Firefox
 Get Firefox
from http://www.mozilla.org/

More Stuff

will appear here like safe surfing tips and whatever...

-- FloydPerryThistle - 15 Jul 2004

Revision r1.1 - 15 Jul 2004 - 21:18 - FloydPerryThistle
Revision r1.10 - 08 Apr 2005 - 01:04 - NatePerryThistle