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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! However, it is also a potentally VERY DANGEROUS THING! (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

Apology to Internet Explorer users

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"

• 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 (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
• 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

• Dump IE
• 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:
  • US-CERT reccomends that you "move away from Internet Esplorer. That is the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team, which "is charged with protecting our nation's Internet infrastructure by coordinating defense against and response to cyber attacks."
  • Two recent articles at CNET by By Robert Vamosi, Senior associate editor, CNET Reviews.
    • How Internet Explorer could drain your bank account - 02 July 2004
    • Alternatives to Internet Explorer - 06 July 2004
• Consider installing a Web compliant browser like my favorite:

The latest news and advice from US-CERT

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)
SA08-162B: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-162C: Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-150A: Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-149A: Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability
(Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability)
SA08-134A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-100A: Adobe Flash updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Adobe Flash updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)
SA08-099A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
(Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities)

Learn To Protect Yourself Online

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)
ST05-015: Understanding Bluetooth Technology
(Understanding Bluetooth Technology)
ST05-014: Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online
(Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online)
ST05-013: Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
(Guidelines for Publishing Information Online)
ST05-012: Supplementing Passwords
(Supplementing Passwords)
ST05-011: Effectively Erasing Files
(Effectively Erasing Files)
ST05-010: Understanding Web Site Certificates
(Understanding Web Site Certificates)
ST05-009: Benefits and Risks of Free Email Services
(Benefits and Risks of Free Email Services)

More Stuff

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

-- FloydPerryThistle - 15 Jul 2004
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