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OPEN BROWSERS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY

As of now, as the IT world is reigned by Microsoft, we are learning computing as the slaves of Microsoft. The Windows Operating system of Microsoft is a proprietary software; that is we have to pay for its usage and there are constraints for the number of users for a copy of that OS. as these softwares are a product of knowledge, the spread of knowledge is in chains when it comes to a proprietary software. There are a number of free and open source operating systems like Linux. There are a number of versions for Linux itself. Popular linux distributions like UBUNTU, FEDORA, RED HAT, DEBIAN, OPEN SUSE, MANDRIVA etc. are a treasure of knowledge. There are no restrictions for the usage. We can freely use it, share it, develop it etc. The virus and malware attacks for these operating systems are almost nil, as there are no financial components behind these distros. the viruses and malwares are mainly attacking the windows and related software components. as a windows component, the 'internet explorer' browser is under continuous threat from these virus and malware softwares.

In a study, it was understood that almost 90% UCBs in Kerala state uses internet explorer as the browser and the virus attack is a regular and untamed dilemma of the staff of UCBs here. It is established among the IT experts that the Microsoft's products including Internet Explorer is not safe against virus attacks and hacking. We can use the open browsers like MOZILLA FIREFOX, GOOGLE CHROME, OPERA, APPLE SAFARI etc. instead of Internet Explorer to keep away from virus attacks. there are a number of newly added features like tabbed browsing, private / incognito browsing etc. which make the browsing easier and enjoyable. the anti virus software embedded with the browser is so powerful because of the free and frequent updating. also, the browsers are freely updated over the internet.

these browsers are downloadable freely from the following locations :

mozilla firefox google chrome

apple safari opera

I strongly recommend the 'firefox' and 'Chrome' because of the easy usage. Of course, there may be some initial inertia for the switchover, as we would be used with the IE's ways. But I am dead sure that you will enjoy the new ways of browsing.. safety and speed..

read some valuable tips : mozilla firefox : features

Google chrome : features

tips for safe browsing

securing your web browser

Please note that the Internet Explorer is to be compulsorily used for certain programs and for some applications. Hence, care is to be taken not to remove IE from your system. Similarly, the simultaneous usage of two browsers is to be avoided, as this may cause some mismatches. So select the apt browser of your taste.. and enjoy the freedom..