Microsoft: Quick Fix for IE7

I just saw this story on BBC News. Apparently, there is a security hole in IE7 that could allow hackers to take over computers and steal passwords. The update should be available already.

ASIDE: I don't use my home PC every day. In fact, I probably use it about twice per week. But every time I turn it on, I see updates for various Microsoft programs. Why do they require so many updates? Why not just make it work the first time?

This is a curious story. Toward the end, I read this: "Some experts have suggested that users switch browsers until the flaw is fixed. Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Apple's Safari system are not vulnerable to this current flaw." Wha??? If I'm using a program that requires me to use a competing program because of flaws, why would I ever go back?

As I've mentioned before, I started using Google Chrome at work when it was released. It had a couple of things wrong with it during the first two weeks in Beta, but has been excellent ever since. On my PC at home, I use Mozilla Firefox. It appears that Chrome is inspired by Firefox, so it was an easy transition at work. Firefox has an update or two every 4-6 weeks by my estimation, and I've never seen one for Chrome. They just work. This news story emphasizes my belief that Microsoft is the way of the past. I believe Google and Apple have taken the reigns and will continue to grow and gain a larger market share each year for the foreseeable future. Microsoft is on the way out.

Oh, by the way, when I have money to do so, I will probably be purchasing a new MacBook.