Ok, now THAT was freaky... IE5.5 reverted to 56-bit encryption?!

[mechBgon]

So I go to my bank's site to check my balance, and it gives me a page saying I need 128-bit encryption for IE.

mechBgon: but... I have 128-bit encryption.

*mechBgon checks IE Help > About Internet Exploder

Internet Exploder: Cipher strength: 56-bit. Haha! :evil:

mechBgon: :Q:Q


I mean, I was visiting the bank's site less than an hour ago with no problem. Freaky! :Q


edit: this is probably a sign that my CPU isn't fast enough. Isn't it. Someone agree with me so I can upgrade

 

[GhettoFob]

yeah you'll need at least a dual-xp system to get that 128-bit encryption

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: GhettoFob
yeah you'll need at least a dual-xp system to get that 128-bit encryption

Ok, sweet Would a single Opteron be an option, if the mobos get here soon?

 

[Nothinman]

Single Opteron? Who buys single CPU boxes any more?

 

[mechBgon]

Right, I better make it a dualie then. Don't want my bank balance info falling into the wrong hands.

 

[Nothinman]

And what better way to do that than to get rid of the balance completey =)

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: Nothinman
And what better way to do that than to get rid of the balance completey =)

Exactly!

Darn it, I went to Windows Update and reinstalled all the pertinent IE5.5 stuff and rebooted, and IE still says it's got 56-bit encryption (but now I can log onto the bank's site again ). I'm thinkin' it's time for the ol' Format C: routine this weekend

 

[Jeff7]

And why not use IE6 too? I haven't regretted the move from IE5.x to IE6 at all.

 

[BeauJangles]

Don't forget the dual 32 inch LCDs. You will need those to see everything that's happening on the bank's website

 

[onelin]

yeesh. *cough* yet another reason to avoid IE.


... and upgrade your obviously outdated hardware! c'mon! don't forget you need lots of RAM in that thing, too.