Is Firefox still safer than IE?

This is an entire newsletter and I'm really just blogging this article about Firefox vs. IE. There has been a lot of press lately about Firefox being no better than IE when it comes to security. While Firefox is not flawless (and what is?) I think this article helps clear up some of the anti-Firefox FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) that has been travelling the information superhighway of late.

Audience With the Podfather

Here's an interview with Adam Curry, the "Podfather". This is the first time I've heard him called that, but I have a feeling it will stick.

Court sides with Apple over "Tiger" trademark dispute

We had a big discussion on the show about this a couple of weeks ago. Now the court has ruled. TigerDirect had in the meantime narrowed its request for barring Apple from the use of the term "Tiger".

Microsoft to Deliver Automated, All-in-One PC Health Service for Consumers

Microsoft to Deliver Automated, All-in-One PC Health Service for Consumers: "Windows OneCare will span system performance, PC maintenance, data protection and security in easy-to-manage service."
Are you ready for Microsoft to protect your computer?
Joe

Trend Micro Spyware Blog � There Are Spies Among Us - Protect Your Business From Spyware - ZDNet.com

Trend Micro Spyware Blog � There Are Spies Among Us - Protect Your Business From Spyware - ZDNet.com: "Spyware has become one of the top security concerns for businesses. "
This week our guest talks about this, and more on spyware.
Joe

� If VIA can�t do it (the $100 PC), then nobody can | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com

� If VIA can�t do it (the $100 PC), then nobody can | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com: "Over the recent year, there�s been a lot of talk about the so-called $100 PC. Last fall, during Gartner�s Symposium in Orlando, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talked about why 'we' need a $100 PC. "
Is there a $100 PC out there for you?
Joe

AMD to star in DreamWorks' films | Tech News on ZDNet

AMD to star in DreamWorks' films | Tech News on ZDNet: "Advanced Micro Devices will continue to play the role of behind-the-scenes hero when it comes to computer-generated films. " They are using HP severs with AMD Opteron CPU's.
Joe

� How do open source enterprises handle security? | Open Source | ZDNet.com

� How do open source enterprises handle security? | Open Source | ZDNet.com: "Because of Microsoft�s desktop dominance it has made important early moves. (And let�s not get into how much more secure Linux is than Windows. Patches even in the Linux world are no longer questions of if but when and how.)"
Are you updating your Linux box?
Joe

� Is Microsoft considering acquisition of Red Hat? | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com

� Is Microsoft considering acquisition of Red Hat? | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com: "It's amazing what happens when you step back from the trees for a view of the forest," What Microsoft going open source ?
Joe

IBM backs Firefox in-house | Tech News on ZDNet

IBM backs Firefox in-house | Tech News on ZDNet: "IBM is encouraging its employees to use Firefox, aiding the open-source Web browser's quest to chip away at Microsoft's Internet Explorer. "
Are you still using Internet Explorer? I am.
Joe

Security gripes? Microsoft feels your pain

MS is now oficially an anti-virus vendor. This is not much of a surprise and has been rumored for months. What will it mean to the other anti-virus vendors is yest to bee seen. It looks like this will only be available as part of a security/computer care suite called OneCare.

Here's the really scary part:

"Analysts said a Microsoft antivirus product would be likely to appeal to the large percentage of consumers--close to 75 percent, by some estimates--who have no virus protection loaded on their computers."

Only 25 percent are currently using virus protection? If true, no wonder the Web is such a mess.

Coral: The NYU Distribution Network

This is not a news flash. In fact, this is something that's been around for a year. It was off my radar until the past couple of months. Now I keep seeing the term "coralized" with increasing frequency. So I went and did a little (very little) research. If you have been wondering what these "coral" or "coralized" links are, here is the site that explains it all.

Windows for India, others won't run on faster chips

I had all kinds of comments, but I think I'll post this without further comment. Good, bad, indifferent? It's up to you. Just keep in mind this edition is only being sold to PC makers and therefore would ship with new, budget PCs intended for the home market.

Trend Micro snaps up anti-spyware maker | Tech News on ZDNet

Trend Micro snaps up anti-spyware maker | Tech News on ZDNet: "Trend Micro, the world's third-biggest computer security software maker, on Tuesday said it is buying anti-spyware company InterMute for $15 million, to bolster the security of its own products. "
Have you tried their new scan? http://housecall.trendmicro.com
Joe

Fix in for Windows flaw | Tech News on ZDNet

Fix in for Windows flaw | Tech News on ZDNet: "Microsoft on Tuesday issued an 'important' Windows security fix as part of its monthly patch cycle, tackling a script injection vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take over a PC. "
Have you done your Window updates this week?
Joe

Senate approves electronic ID card bill | Tech News on ZDNet

Senate approves electronic ID card bill | Tech News on ZDNet: "Last-minute attempts by online activists to halt an electronic ID card failed Tuesday when the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to impose a sweeping set of identification requirements on Americans. "
SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS!
Joe

Microsoft, Mass. target spammers in lawsuit | Tech News on ZDNet

Microsoft, Mass. target spammers in lawsuit | Tech News on ZDNet: "Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly filed suit on Wednesday against an Internet spam ring operating near Boston, using information obtained by Microsoft in its fight against unsolicited e-mail touting everything from miracle drugs to get-rich-quick schemes. "
Its about time they did something about SPAM, but is it to little to late?
Joe

Senators push for anti-spyware law | Tech News on ZDNet

Senators push for anti-spyware law | Tech News on ZDNet: "Congress didn't quite get around to approving an anti-spyware bill last year--it died while awaiting a Senate floor vote. "
How can Congress control what an offshore company does on the internet?
Joe

Mozilla releases Firefox security update | Tech News on ZDNet

Mozilla releases Firefox security update | Tech News on ZDNet: "A security update for the Firefox open-source browser has been released by the Mozilla Foundation, a move that follows the public disclosure of exploit code for two 'extremely critical' vulnerabilities. "
Internet Explorer isn't the only browser you need to udate.
Joe

Get Your Firefox Update

The fix for last week's security hole is ready. Firefox users should update to the latest version. As of today that is 1.04.