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<blockquote data-quote="wanton dwarf" data-source="post: 1265796" data-attributes="member: 5903"><p>Yeah I know I come across as a bit paranoid.</p><p></p><p>Came across this article that explains a little more why tracking isn't a good thing for browsers.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/25/tracking_isnt_just_invasive_its_too_heavy/" target="_blank">http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/25/tracking_isnt_just_invasive_its_too_heavy/</a></p><p></p><p>TLDR version: Tracking Adverts load large amounts of data including Java code which increase your page load time, increase your data usage and slows your machine down.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately I've read various papers on web security, that combined with the police advising me recently that all mobile phones are unsecure - well I try to be careful...</p><p></p><p>BTW here is an extract of Microsoft's License Agreement on the usage of Java:</p><p></p><p>"The OS Components may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of <strong>Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage</strong>. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has contractually obligated Microsoft to make this disclaimer."</p><p></p><p>Oracle (New owner of Java after Sun went bust) only now mention Nuclear facilities so maybe things have improved....<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wanton dwarf, post: 1265796, member: 5903"] Yeah I know I come across as a bit paranoid. Came across this article that explains a little more why tracking isn't a good thing for browsers. [URL]http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/25/tracking_isnt_just_invasive_its_too_heavy/[/URL] TLDR version: Tracking Adverts load large amounts of data including Java code which increase your page load time, increase your data usage and slows your machine down. Unfortunately I've read various papers on web security, that combined with the police advising me recently that all mobile phones are unsecure - well I try to be careful... BTW here is an extract of Microsoft's License Agreement on the usage of Java: "The OS Components may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of [B]Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage[/B]. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has contractually obligated Microsoft to make this disclaimer." Oracle (New owner of Java after Sun went bust) only now mention Nuclear facilities so maybe things have improved....:) [/QUOTE]
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