Netscape updates to 8.0.1

Posted on Friday, May 20 2005 @ 18:55 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Quickly after the launch of Netscape 8.0 the browser received a new update to fix several security flaws. The version that was released yesterday was based on Firefox 1.0.3, while the new Netscape 8.0.1 is based on Firefox 1.0.4 which includes several security updates.

Said Andrew Weinstein: "The reason for the update was that we had been misinformed by an external security vendor we had retained that the Firefox 1.0.3 security issues did not affect us.

More details at WebProNews

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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