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1. Comment - Did a Microsoft VP really suggest an Internet tax for cybersecurity?

   (Mar 5, 2010 - 11:37 AM)

   Again, Microsoft is trying to dodge around their initial implication which WAS to use a tax to pay for their own mistakes. Microsoft does this all of the time. I'm surprised that Charney is still employed by Microsoft, maybe he'll be the next one to leave. Microsoft also proposed that PCs be more closely monitored for viruses and spyware, and only be allowed to connect to the Internet if they are deemed clean enough. This means more invasion of your privacy. Personally I'd recommend NOT using Windows, and using a more stable and secure operating system like Linux (Fedora or Ubuntu). This will be a significant cost savings for both the end consumer AND ISPs and other companies. And best of all, free of viruses and spyware.

2. Comment - Microsoft and Mozilla leave Web users tangled over 'variant' vulnerability

   (Oct 21, 2009 - 12:58 PM)

   Microsoft should be embarrassed. Again, somebody has come along and fixed their work. Microsoft should have also asked the user if they wanted to install the plugin. Pretty much the only updates that Microsoft actually asks for are for Service Packs or major upgrades like IE7 to IE8. Other stuff gets installed behind the scenes.
   
   Personally, I use Firefox on Linux where something is installed only when I ask it to be. Nothing is installed automatically. Linux gives you complete freedom where Windows will never give you this same freedom.
   
   http://members.apex-internet.com/sa/windowslinux

3. Comment - Microsoft silent on whether version 8 will be the last Internet Explorer

   (Mar 23, 2009 - 10:15 PM)

   Very interesting that Microsoft is turning down comments on whether IE will live or not from this point forward. I do know one thing, that IE is losing market share to Firefox at a very rapid pace. This says a lot since most users use Windows; essentially it means that users are ignoring IE in Windows, going out of their way and using an alternative like Firefox instead. The only reason I can logically explain this is because IE is either too unsecure, bad interface, or just too slow. Whatever the reason, it will be interesting to see how things fare out in the coming year or two. Personally, I use Firefox 3 on Fedora 10 Linux, and only trust this platform for all secure transactions that I do online. I've been burned way too many times in the past by IE so I was done with it years ago.
   
   Time will tell if Microsoft has actually started to adhere to the standards that have already been established. They have a track record of veering off on their own path to try and persuade others to follow and accomplish their goal of vendor lock-in. I have tried Internet Explorer in the past only to be burned every time with security holes and just plain clumsy interface. Firefox is way ahead and has a much cleaner interface. I use Firefox 3 on Fedora 10 Linux, which is about the most secure and stable platform available. I don't trust IE on Windows for any sites that transmit critical information like banking, etc. I have even written my own article of why I only use Linux:
   
   http://members.apex-internet.com/sa/windowslinux