Re: Mozilla vs IE when it comes to security?

From: David (thunderbolt01_at_netscape.net)
Date: 08/24/03 

Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 18:03:03 GMT

$uRoot wrote:
>
> Blaster wasn't a virus - it was a worm. It had nothing to do with
> browsers, email or usenet. Furthermore, it only infected NT, 2000 & XP.

One question since I don't run any M$ products.

Does Mozilla on Windows automatically run attachments like IE
does? I was under the impression that it didn't but as I said I
don't run windows so have no way to test it. 

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