Re: upgrading to IE6 on w2k servers

From: Paul Kurczaba (paul_at_myipis.com)
Date: 07/28/04

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    To: "Juan B" <juanbabi@yahoo.com>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
    Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 11:52:09 -0400
    
    

    IE 6 is a newer version, with better security, privacy control, etc. (also,
    it is NOT recommended to surf the web from servers!)
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Juan B" <juanbabi@yahoo.com>
    To: <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
    Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:51 AM
    Subject: upgrading to IE6 on w2k servers

    > 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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