Microsoft Creates a Mess for Firefox


	Microsoft Creates a Mess for Firefox

bookchick49

4-12-2007 7:17 PM

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browser, exploits, firefox, internet, microsoft, security, technology, update, vulnerabilities

bookchick49 says:

I knew there had to be a connection because my computer was updated with FF and MS the same day and one right after the other. I ended up installing more current drivers to fix the MS .dll errors and am wondering whether I still have to update their (MS) update to fix the last update. *sigh* what a mess.

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4-12-2007 7:52 PM

ivan5735

Bless time to turn to Linux

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