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Firefox 3
Reviewed on June 17, 2008
If only for the speed, lightness of being, and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best Internet browser.
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Opera 9 Technology Preview 2
Reviewed on February 8, 2006
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Opera 9 beta 1
Reviewed on April 20, 2006
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Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista
Reviewed on October 27, 2005
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Internet Explorer 7 RC1
Reviewed on August 24, 2006
No new changes in this latest build of IE 7 from Microsoft, except for more stability and application compatibility, but this browser still is not ready for prime time.
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Gussying up for the Opera
September 8, 2005
After a decade, CEO Jon von Tetzchner has learned a few lessons about how best to keep Microsoft at bay. Will they work for the next decade? Read on.
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Bloggers are a tough crowd when it comes to IE 7
October 19, 2006
Microsoft releases first IE update in almost five years, and the blogosphere immediately responds with lively--and critical--discussion.
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Internet Explorer 7 beta 3
Reviewed on June 29, 2006
Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser while adding some much-needed security features.
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Internet Explorer 8 beta 2
Reviewed on August 27, 2008
Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.
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Attack code out for old Firefox bug
December 13, 2005
Publication of exploit code for older flaw underscores the need to keep browser software up to date.
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School's out to shun IE
December 9, 2004
Penn State urges students to use alternative browsers to reduce risk of attacks through flaws in the Microsoft software.
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IE flaw may boost rival browsers
June 28, 2004
Security researchers suggest that using Microsoft alternatives is one way to surf the Web worry-free.
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IE gaps that need to be plugged
September 30, 2004
Surfers and developers say Internet Explorer lacks some must-have features and standards. These requests top the wish list.
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Major browsers bitten by security bugs
October 20, 2004
What do Internet Explorer, Mozilla's browsers, and Opera all have in common? Bugs.
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Image flaw pierces PC security
August 5, 2004
Six vulnerabilities in a common code that handles an open-source image format could open the doors to intruders.
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Phishing flaw a danger to alternative browsers
February 7, 2005
A security weakness in a domain-name standard allows attackers to spoof Web sites on non-Microsoft browsers.
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Browser phishing 'flaw' could hook users
December 9, 2004
Security issue allows an attacker to send victims to legitimate sites and then take control of pop-up windows and grab sensitive information.
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Week in review: The wild, wild Web
July 2, 2004
Just when you thought it was safe to wade back in, new threats mingled with old flaws to make surfing no day at the beach.
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