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1.- By the same token try Googling for "advantages" with it and you will see how good it is 
2.- while you're at it, might also Google "aircraft crashes". Put you in the mood next time you go flying
3.- Seriously now, with computer security it's a bit like with aircraft safety, both aicraft and computers are things to which people are exposed almost every day but they do not have the faintest idea about, which gives some writers lots of opportunity for sensationalism.
P1ssing about with the "hosts" file is a Bad Idea, especially when you do not know exactly what you are doing. The answer to it is do as Danny says and do not use broken software or if you do, live with the consequences (and if you are reading this from a corporate PC which you are not at liberty to change, well, shouldn't you be working instead anyway?) 
Nope. It is caused by an outside vendor whose software is installed in some of your computers, and it's up to said vendor to fix it and/or those responsible for those computers to take technically sound measures to overcome the problem (as might be installing a different browser or downgrading to an older version of your software).
As for the complaints about the Google ads, etc., etc., one feels there should be no need to point out that this site is offered and run on a completely voluntary basis by a private group of individuals, and as such:
1.- they have complete freedom to decide how to run it and what is shown, and
2.- none of us have any obligation whatsoever to come here and if we do, one assumes it's purely because we get something out of it.
Out of interest, you might want to categorise the users in this thread according to whether they are complaining or offering a solution, and count the number in each category who have paid for a "personal title" (i.e., contributed financially to the running of this site [and yes, I know I haven't, never got around to it yet]) Not calling anyone a leech, but...
btw, not a trace of the alleged "problem" on my laptop or any of my terminals at work. Not with Firefox, or Konqueror, or Galleon, or even Lynx. Cannot try IE7 as they do not offer a Linux version
Before everyone gets too warm and fluffy about FF try Google for 'problems' with it (use whichever browser you like ) and you will see claims that it has serious security loopholes.
2.- while you're at it, might also Google "aircraft crashes". Put you in the mood next time you go flying
3.- Seriously now, with computer security it's a bit like with aircraft safety, both aicraft and computers are things to which people are exposed almost every day but they do not have the faintest idea about, which gives some writers lots of opportunity for sensationalism.
In My Computer open folder C: \WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc (or wherever you have Windows installed) - look for file "hosts"
The problem is caused by an outside vendor to which you have given access to your site, it's up to you to fix it!
As for the complaints about the Google ads, etc., etc., one feels there should be no need to point out that this site is offered and run on a completely voluntary basis by a private group of individuals, and as such:
1.- they have complete freedom to decide how to run it and what is shown, and
2.- none of us have any obligation whatsoever to come here and if we do, one assumes it's purely because we get something out of it.
Out of interest, you might want to categorise the users in this thread according to whether they are complaining or offering a solution, and count the number in each category who have paid for a "personal title" (i.e., contributed financially to the running of this site [and yes, I know I haven't, never got around to it yet]) Not calling anyone a leech, but...
btw, not a trace of the alleged "problem" on my laptop or any of my terminals at work. Not with Firefox, or Konqueror, or Galleon, or even Lynx. Cannot try IE7 as they do not offer a Linux version
LH2 what my employer allows me to do re the internet between midnight and 0730 is really of no consequence.
Also interesting that other sites with google ads such as airliners.net and flightaware.com are not having problems, it's only PPRuNe.
Your turn.
Also interesting that other sites with google ads such as airliners.net and flightaware.com are not having problems, it's only PPRuNe.
Your turn.
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Is the problem still there? I don't see it any more when using IE7 on a 'Doze machine.
As far as those that have a gripe with me having Google ads on the site... you are free to block them as you see fit. I have no doubt that you probably would never click on them anyway.
Of course, the offer to provide individuals with an ad free experience is still there. $5 a month and you can access PPRuNe with no ads whatsoever. Sign up now for a whole year and you can have ad free PPRuNe for just $50. Now that's a deal you can't dismiss... or can you? I guess some people begrudge parting with even a penny yet are prepared to complain loudly that others should give up resources to make their free experiences even better when the real reason is that they either choose to use or have no choice but to use flawed software.
Yes, there may be a problem with the way Google ads are interacting between the way they are installed on PPRuNe and your IE browser and I am trying to alleviate the problem. However, there are solutions and all you have to do is one of three things:
1. Apply the patch as described earlier.
2. Use a different browser.
3. Subscribe for ad free PPRuNe. Once logged in, it doesn't matter which browser or system you are using, you won't see any ads at all.
One of the above solutions must work for you. Then again, some people just love complaining. It must be in their nature.
I have to go now. Got a few spare minutes to tinker under the bonnet then I have to go commit aviation. New York beckons.
As far as those that have a gripe with me having Google ads on the site... you are free to block them as you see fit. I have no doubt that you probably would never click on them anyway.
Of course, the offer to provide individuals with an ad free experience is still there. $5 a month and you can access PPRuNe with no ads whatsoever. Sign up now for a whole year and you can have ad free PPRuNe for just $50. Now that's a deal you can't dismiss... or can you? I guess some people begrudge parting with even a penny yet are prepared to complain loudly that others should give up resources to make their free experiences even better when the real reason is that they either choose to use or have no choice but to use flawed software.
Yes, there may be a problem with the way Google ads are interacting between the way they are installed on PPRuNe and your IE browser and I am trying to alleviate the problem. However, there are solutions and all you have to do is one of three things:
1. Apply the patch as described earlier.
2. Use a different browser.
3. Subscribe for ad free PPRuNe. Once logged in, it doesn't matter which browser or system you are using, you won't see any ads at all.
One of the above solutions must work for you. Then again, some people just love complaining. It must be in their nature.
I have to go now. Got a few spare minutes to tinker under the bonnet then I have to go commit aviation. New York beckons.
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Get off your backsides, get a backbone and download a proper browser that adheres to true html standards and and doesn't bastardise the code behind your backs. FireFox is just one ...
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Is the problem still there? A fix has been made but until all the flock have had a go with their Dozey browsers we won't know for sure if it worked 100%.
I'd suggest you clear your caches before testing to prevent false alarms.
I'd suggest you clear your caches before testing to prevent false alarms.
- Was driving me nuts
