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IE8 Released As Critical Update For XP

Posted by kdawson on from the standards-are-critical-you-betcha dept.

Binestar was one of several readers writing in to note that Microsoft is listing IE8 as a critical update to Windows XP. CNet reported a couple of weeks back that Microsoft would be rolling our IE8 to users in a gradual fashion, and requiring an opt-in before installing it. Opinion has been split as to whether IE8 is worth installing or not. Binestar notes delicately, "For those not interested in upgrading to IE8 at this time, the MSDN released information back in January on how to keep IE8 off your machine."

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  1. While we're blocking updates... by tjstork · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    As an FYI, to block updates to your FireFox, check Edit | Preferences and then, on the Updates tab, under "Automatically Check for Updates To ... uncheck "Firefox", "Installed Add-Ons" and "Search Engines". Then, under "When Updates To FireFox are Found", check "Ask me what I want to do."

    That makes FireFox only check for updates when you trigger it, and, if it finds an update, gives you the option of installing it.

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    This is my sig.
  2. Quote at Bottom by pgn674 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is off topic from the story at the top, but on topic for the quote at the bottom of this page. I just wanted to note that Robert Frost is my first cousin, five times removed (blood relation). Yay.

    By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve. -- Robert Frost