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Stealthy Microsoft Plug-in Adds Vulnerability to Firefox
Stealthy Microsoft Plug-in Adds Vulnerability to Firefox
Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) update, which came out last February, seems to have slipped a roofie to both Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox in the form of a “browse-and-get-owned attack vector.” The issue with Firefox is a point of contention with some users because ...
new device API for Firefox 3.6: orientation
hacks.mozilla.org — One new feature that we’re including as part of Firefox 3.6 is support for web pages to... access machine orientation information if it’s available. As you can see from the demo above you can use it to figure out if the machine is moving and ... (more) new device API for Firefox 3.6: orientation
The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
maximumpc.com — In just a few days, Microsoft at long last will officially release Windows 7 to an eager... public ready to put the Vista saga behind them. It's a been a long wait, particularly for those who opted to stick with XP until something better came ... (more) The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
Expect 22.8% performance boost from next week's Firefox 3.6 beta
Expect 22.8% performance boost from next week's Firefox 3.6 beta
betanews.com — Scott M. Fulton, III | Published October 9, 2009, 4:39 PM... (more) Expect 22.8% performance boost from next week's Firefox ...
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