Technical Tidbits

On the heels of my last blog post (yesterday), carrying some valid, but slightly older data about Apple’s method of handling security, I received an interesting - UP-TO-DATE - InfoWorld Newsletter with the headlines: Apple servers still vulnerable to DNS flaw.

A month after a critical flaw in the Internet’s Domain Name System was first reported, security experts are warning that updates introduced by Apple last week may not go far enough to combat the threat.

Even Microsoft updated and patched this and we know how much I just LOVE Microsoft!  Apple, when are you going to get a clue? What’s it going to take? The clocks ticking…….tick, tock, tick, tock, tick…..

written by Admin \\ tags: apple, apple servers, apple software updates, apple updates, apple vulnerabilities, dns, dns vulnerability, Mac, Security, security vulnerability, vulnerabilities

There seems to be some big “hissy fit” going on about Apple trying to push the new safari browser through your Apple Update Software. So, I decided to take some time today to check it out myself and ran the Apple Update.

And yes, there it is!

Now, first of all, let’s point out the obvious. See the check box next to Safari? If you uncheck it, Safari won’t install! We all know how to read, don’t we?

Secondly, I’ve read some BS out there about how Apple is trying to sneak this in on you. Are nuts? Where is this sneaking anything?

Some have also compared this to Microsoft’s sneaky attempts to give you junk you don’t want nor need. NO WAY! You cannot even compare the two!

Microsoft has snuck into our PCs and given us stealth updates - which Apple does not do. Additionally, Microsoft’s auto update encourages the EXPRESS installation which is a blanket install of anything they want to shove on you. You cannot compare the Apple Update Software to any of Microsoft’s antics! Get real!

Okay, that being said, I went ahead and installed the Safari browser just for fun. I must say I’m impressed and really thinking about moving from my ever slowing, sluggish Firefox to the new Safari. I really, really, really, love the bookmark organization in there! (But I’ll save that for a later review.)

But for now, let me say to those who are crying “FOUL” over the Apple Updates including Safari, if you can’t read or don’t pay attention to what the heck you’re downloading, then don’t blame Apple!

I have some issues with the elitest attitude of Apple users, so don’t think I’m a die hard Apple/MAC lover. The BS that MAC’s don’t get viruses and that they don’t crash, they have “Forced System Resets” that is touted by their sales staff makes me want to gag. But there is no way you can compare their update OFFERING you Safari as a download option to Microsoft’s SHOVE IT DOWN YOUR THROAT software installations.

If you’re too busy to read the screen when you download something, don’t blame Apple for your lack of attention. And if you have any software update set to “auto install” you need counseling. No one should ever allow a software manufacturer (or anyone for that matter) “cart blanc” to their PC! You have no right to cry “Foul” if you’ve allowed that.

This big “to-do” is just another bunch of cry babies not taking personal responsibility for their actions - or in this case, downloads. Or, is it just a way to call attention to yourself and your website? Hmm, maybe that what’s really behind this? Did I hear someone say, “Free traffic?”

written by Admin \\ tags: apple, apple software updates, apple updates, itunes, quicktime, safari, safari browser