is firefox doomed to failure?

[imported_Reck]

It would seem that way to me...the pop up problem is not getting better but worse. It seems like 30% of sites now have the capability for getting around the pop up blocker.

 

[notfred]

Turn off flash and the pop-up problem is fixed. It's a flash problem, not a firefox problem.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: Reck
It would seem that way to me...the pop up problem is not getting better but worse. It seems like 30% of sites now have the capability for getting around the pop up blocker.

I don't use firefox merely for the pop up blocker. so your hypothesis is doomed.

 

[Ikonomi]

is firefox doomed to failure?

Nah, I doubt it.

 

[Phoenix86]

Also, java will replace activeX as the avenue of attack. Why code to activeX when everyone has Java?
http://secunia.com/advisories/15292/
Solution:
1) Disable JavaScript.

2) Disable software installation: Options --> Web Features --> "Allow web sites to install software"

 

[Aharami]

no

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: fs5

Originally posted by: Reck
It would seem that way to me...the pop up problem is not getting better but worse. It seems like 30% of sites now have the capability for getting around the pop up blocker.

I don't use firefox merely for the pop up blocker. so your hypothesis is doomed.

LOL- that's the #1 reason people use tell people to switch to FF! "I'm getting popups!" "Use Firefox!"

Heheheh...oh, the cruel irony

 

[Feneant2]

I Wonder what would happen if Google bought them out... not very likely, but it sure would piss off M$

 

[imported_Reck]

Well even still firefox is still a hell of a lot safer than IE. Anyhow how do I disable flash? I don't see the option. Maybe I'm blind...(yes i half way am)

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Feneant2
I Wonder what would happen if Google bought them out... not very likely, but it sure would piss off M$

How does one purchase an open-source software project, exactly?

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: fs5

Originally posted by: Reck
It would seem that way to me...the pop up problem is not getting better but worse. It seems like 30% of sites now have the capability for getting around the pop up blocker.

I don't use firefox merely for the pop up blocker. so your hypothesis is doomed.

LOL- that's the #1 reason people use tell people to switch to FF! "I'm getting popups!" "Use Firefox!"

Heheheh...oh, the cruel irony

that's a retarded reason considering how many popup blockers there are

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Reck
Well even still firefox is still a hell of a lot safer than IE. Anyhow how do I disable flash? I don't see the option. Maybe I'm blind...(yes i half way am)

get the FlashBlock extension.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Also, java will replace activeX as the avenue of attack. Why code to activeX when everyone has Java?
http://secunia.com/advisories/15292/
Solution:
1) Disable JavaScript.

2) Disable software installation: Options --> Web Features --> "Allow web sites to install software"

Java has nothing to do with javascript.

Java is inherently more secure than activex because it is sandboxed.

 

[imported_Reck]

gah the reply thing is messed up with java disabled?

 

[HardcoreRobot]

no

 

[Anonemous]

Originally posted by: Reck
gah the reply thing is messed up with java disabled?

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Also, java will replace activeX as the avenue of attack. Why code to activeX when everyone has Java?
http://secunia.com/advisories/15292/
Solution:
1) Disable JavaScript.

2) Disable software installation: Options --> Web Features --> "Allow web sites to install software"

Java has nothing to do with javascript.

Java is inherently more secure than activex because it is sandboxed.

What does sandboxed mean? (An inquiring mind would like to know. Thanks.)



KeyserSoze

 

[dderidex]

Originally posted by: Reck
gah the reply thing is messed up with java disabled?

Yeah, you REALLY don't want to disable Java/Javascript.

A lot - and I mean a LOT of sites - use Javascript functions as a key navigation or usage element.

Do NOT disable it.

 

[xirtam]

Ever since I've quit using the Internet, I've gotten little to no popups. Highly recommended.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Also, java will replace activeX as the avenue of attack. Why code to activeX when everyone has Java?
http://secunia.com/advisories/15292/
Solution:
1) Disable JavaScript.

2) Disable software installation: Options --> Web Features --> "Allow web sites to install software"

Java has nothing to do with javascript.

Java is inherently more secure than activex because it is sandboxed.

What does sandboxed mean? (An inquiring mind would like to know. Thanks.)



KeyserSoze

It puts the code within an environment separate from the rest of the system. Whereas ActiveX has full control.

webopedia: sandbox

 

[EGGO]

Originally posted by: xirtam
Ever since I've quit using the Internet, I've gotten little to no popups. Highly recommended.

But the spam still comes in my mailbox.

 

[jjones]

Hmm... critical security flaws? Pop ups? FF is starting to sound like IE.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Feneant2
I Wonder what would happen if Google bought them out... not very likely, but it sure would piss off M$

How does one purchase an open-source software project, exactly?

they already have "purchased" them. the lead developer for firefox is under Google's payroll now.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: xirtam
Ever since I've quit using the Internet, I've gotten little to no popups. Highly recommended.

You're not missing much, it was just a fad anyway.


Wait....HOW DID YOU POST THAT??? :Q

 

[Baked]

Install AdBlocker, pho.