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Microsoft: Google Chrome Frame makes IE less secure

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on · 4 comments
ars technica; By Emil Protalinski 		Mail this story
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The release of Google Chrome Frame, a new open source plugin that injects Chrome's renderer and JavaScript engine into Microsoft's browser, earlier this week had many web developers happily dancing long through the night. Finally, someone had found a way to get Internet Explorer users up to speed on the Web. Microsoft, on the other hand, is warning IE users that it does not recommend installing the plugin. What does the company have against the plugin? It makes Internet Explorer less secure.

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Comments (4)

tuxchick ·
Making IE less secure?

Was there ever a more appropriate product name-- Aieeee!
d0nk3y ·
Kinda - given their logic being that two browsers will double your attack surface.

Easily fixed IMHO, just use Chrome proper. ;-)
gus3 ·
Or turn it off, go outside, and get some fresh air.
golem ·
IE less secure? Best laugh I've had all day...

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