Google sits pretty while Microsoft does damage control
January 18th, 2010
Google sits pretty while Microsoft does damage control
Posted by Garett Rogers @ 11:33 pm
Categories: Uncategorized
Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Google Chrome, Chrome, Web Browsers, Internet, Garett Rogers
After China’s attack on Google, it didn’t take long before the news broke that it was actually an Internet Explorer exploit that made it possible. It seems as though Microsoft’s browser has definitely been tagged as “insecure”, even if IE8 is actually better than previous versions. Google Chrome is building momentum, and that could be making Microsoft a bit nervous.
While Google is almost being looked at as a “hero” in this whole China ordeal, Microsoft has been trying to do some damage control by telling people that if they switch from the browser, they are actually putting themselves at more risk. This specific problem only exists in IE6, but even legacy browsers are causing the browser landscape to change.
This is a PR nightmare for Microsoft, and it’s only going to get worse if and when more exploits like this make their way into headlines.
Do you trust Internet Explorer? Do you trust Google Chrome? Let’s hear your take on this battlefield.
Garett Rogers is employed as a programmer for iQmetrix, which specializes in retail management software for the wireless industry. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations.
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Ha! I never saw this coming, but now Microsoft is in trouble trying to save its IE remaining reputation.
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