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Camino 0.8.3

Posted by lardiop on 02 April 2005 - 00:47 · 18 comments & 1195 views

The alternative Mac OS X browser to Mozilla and Firefox just got even better! Camino 0.8.3 adds performance, stability, and rendering improvements to a long list of easy-to-use features.

The Camino project has worked to create a browser that is as functional and elegant as the computers it runs on. The Camino web browser is powerful, secure, and ready to meet the needs of all types of users while remaining simple and elegant in its design. Camino combines the awesome visual and behavioral experience that has been central to the Macintosh philosophy with powerful web-browsing capabilities such as the Mozilla Gecko rendering engine. Built and tested by thousands of volunteers, the Gecko rendering engine brings cutting-edge innovations and capabilities to users in a standards-friendly and socially responsible form.

Download: Camino Browser 0.8.3

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"Computer users can stop phishers by not responding to an e-mail or pop-up that asks for personal information," said Lydia Parnes of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "Just delete it."

"Phishing is more than a dirty trick played on unsuspecting consumers - it's a serious identity theft problem," said Grant. "In little over a year it's become one of the top scams reported to our National Fraud Information Center and Internet Fraud Watch program."

"The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, transact business and educate ourselves," said Aaron Kornblum, Internet Safety Enforcement attorney at Microsoft. "We must work together to stop these con artists from misusing the Internet as a tool for fraud. Microsoft provides consumers with the information and technology that will help protect all of us from this pervasive and destructive threat, and has filed legal action today against some of these individuals."

Kornblum announced that Microsoft is filing 117 lawsuits against alleged phishers as part of its commitment to protecting consumers against phishing and other cybercrime. The company is filing the lawsuits today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle against John Doe defendants.

Through today's sweep of John Doe lawsuits, Microsoft's legal team hopes to establish connections between phishing scams worldwide and uncover the largest-volume operators.

Internet users should follow these simple steps to avoid phishing scams:

Be suspicious if someone contacts you unexpectedly and asks for your personal information. It's hard to tell whether something is legitimate by looking at an e-mail or a Web site, or talking to someone on the phone. But if you're contacted out of the blue and asked for your personal information, it's a warning sign that something is "phishy." Most legitimate companies and agencies don't operate that way.
Don't click on a link in an e-mail message that asks for your personal information. It may take you to a phony Web site that looks just like the Web site of the real company or government agency. Following the instructions, you enter your personal information on the Web site - and into the hands of identity thieves. To check whether the message is really from the company or agency, call it directly or go to the company's Web site. If you don't have the telephone number, get it from the phone book, the Internet or directory assistance. Use a search engine to find the official Web site.
If someone contacts you and says you've been a victim of fraud, verify the person's identity before you provide any personal information. Legitimate credit card issuers and other companies may contact you if there is an unusual pattern indicating that someone else might be using one of your accounts. But usually they only ask if you made particular transactions; they don't request your account number or other personal information. Law enforcement agencies might also contact you if you've been the victim of fraud. To be on the safe side, ask for the person's name, the name of the agency or company, the telephone number, and the address. Then get the main number (see tip above) and call to find out if the person is legitimate.

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#1 Posted by Freakz on 02 Apr 2005 - 01:42: i thought this already came out... or was that 8.2

(3 replies) #2 Posted by neoufo51 on 02 Apr 2005 - 02:08: I'll ask the question on everyones minds---Is this better than Firefox?

(1 reply) #3 Posted by neoufo51 on 02 Apr 2005 - 02:35: And another question for you guys---Why should I use this over Safari?

#4 Posted by smashguy on 02 Apr 2005 - 03:32: Cheers!

#5 Posted by mx3 on 02 Apr 2005 - 08:29: I <3 Camino.

#6 Posted by Freakz on 02 Apr 2005 - 09:22: i wish camino had an interface similar to safari, i think its uglier than safari but it is alot faster at rendering

#7 Posted by Huy on 02 Apr 2005 - 12:13: Link not working?

Don't worry, I found a mirror. Camino 0.8.3 off Aussie server

#8 Posted by c4nad14n on 02 Apr 2005 - 13:38: i hope i like this enough to switch. firefox is slightly too sluggish for me on my 500 mhz powerbook.

#9 Posted by KXM on 02 Apr 2005 - 16:22: How many browsers do Mac users need?

#10 Posted by HummerT30 on 02 Apr 2005 - 16:45: I wish I could try this!

#11 Posted by Cyco on 03 Apr 2005 - 01:01: What's a broswer?

(1 reply) #12 Posted by johnkimble on 03 Apr 2005 - 05:22: i thought this was neoWIN ? maybe its just me, but isn't this the wrong site to advertise osx programs? <-- neowin

#13 Posted by johnkimble on 06 Apr 2005 - 01:02: damn, flamage

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