[Full-disclosure] Safari for Windows,
Jeff Kell
jeff-kell at utc.edu
Tue Jun 12 19:36:51 BST 2007
Andrew Redman wrote:
> I wouldn't put it past Apple to steal associations in a nearly silent
> manner so that Safari becomes the default browser for untold numbers of
> Itunes users. How many of those with serious clue deficiencies would be
> willing or able to change all of those associations back? Apple could
> make Safari reclaim its default browser status every time Itunes opens.
Sure. If Apple can't make them run their OS, or their desktop, then nailing the browser is 95% of the typical user's attention span anyway. Next best thing to converting them outright.
But unfortunately, this will just change the preferred target of exploits. Safari will become one of the low-hanging fruits.
Jeff
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