One Way Or Another- You Need To Switch Browsers

Microsoft isn't always the evil behemoth of insecurity that the critics make them out to be. Granted, they have their faults, some of them quite serious, but they also suffer from being the largest target under a bright spotlight. Microsoft is a frequent target for malware and vulnerability exploits as well as anti-Microsoft critics and pundits. Symantec recently released a report stating that year over year attacks targeted specifically at Microsoft products were up 400%. But, at least they have their monthly patch day and you can get the updates you need to protect yourself, right? Wrong. Well, at least it's wrong if you haven't upgraded to Windows XP yet. According to a News.com article Microsoft has stated that they do not intend to release patches and updates for prior versions of Internet Explorer. Users who want a secure Internet Explorer will need to upgrade to Windows XP and preferably apply Service Pack 2 if they want to continue being supported by Microsoft. The alternative is to switch browsers, a common mantra of anti-Microsoft critics. One of the best alternatives right now is Mozilla Firefox. So, whether you choose to lay down your money and take the plunge to upgrade to Windows XP or you choose to try a different web browser it seems that the time has come to switch browsers one way or the other. For a look at some of the options available aside from Windows XP, see Savvy Web Surfers Catch New Wave of Browsers.