no, it isn't. it's definitely worse under windows, but it still has many security design flaws which are cross platform. many of these have been well documented and include things like java and javascript security flaws which have nothing to do with the os it's being run under. remember, the mac version is largely a port of the windows version with only minor changes, the underlying poor quality of code and total lack of concern over security is carried over.
Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On Jul 27, 2004, at 9:42 PM, Philip Stortz wrote: > > > use netscape, CERT has actually issued an advisory suggesting that > > people not use > > exploiter, it's about time, a toy lock is more secure than that > > browser, independent of > > the os it's running on. > > Actually (and ironically) IE is as secure on the Mac as any other > browser. ------- -- <http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article3267.htm> proof that the U.S. media is now state controlled! Ask your' local tv station why the hell they aren't airing the news any more! Our system of government requires an informed public, with their eyes open. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
