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The Web ComputerWorld has posted an interesting comparison of several of the current-generation web browsers. They show you, in terms of comparitive screenshots, how various browsers stack up for common tasks. More …

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A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Download Manager 2.1 and earlier versions that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability to take control of the affected system. This issue is remotely exploitable. A malicious file must be loaded by the end user, via a web browser or e-mail client for instance, for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. It is recommended that users uninstall Adobe Download Manager 2.1 and earlier using the instructions provided below.
Adobe Download Manager is a stand-alone application that improves the process of downloading files from Adobe. Customers who have downloaded software from Adobe, including Adobe Reader, may have Adobe Download Manager installed.
As of December 5, 2006, software distributed from www.adobe.com is using Adobe Download Manager 2.2, which is not affected by this issue.

Open the Applications folder, then the Utilities folder. and Find “Adobe Download Manger”. Check its version, if not 2.2, trash it. When you download Acrobat 8 you will have Adobe Download Manger 2.2.