upgrading to IE6 on w2k servers

From: Juan B (juanbabi_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/27/04

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To: security-basics@securityfocus.com

    Hi,

    I want to know why is it recommended to upgrade my
    servers to IE6.

    I didnt find any reason at all !!! ( from the security
    point of view..).

    I only found thie line in lits of site "it is
    recommended to update to IE6". but why ?

    why I need to upgrade ?
    I have IE5 on the servers and I surf the net from
    those servers.

    thanks very much

                    
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