OK, on second thought it might not be a good idea to downgrade the browser:
On 10/11/2017 12:49 PM, Guillaume Gaullier wrote:
> Hello Edward,
>
> This website has some justification for using HTTPS everywhere: https://https.cio.gov/everything
>
> Downgrading a web browser is probably the worst advice you can possibly give to someone.
> You might be interested in this Q&A thread explaining why: https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/67596/why-is-it-a-security-problem-not-to-update-ones-browser
>
> I hope you will consider amending your last message, to prevent people subscribed to ccp4bb from exposing themselves with out of date browsers.
>
> With best wishes,
>
> Guillaume
>
>
>> On Oct 11, 2017, at 10:34, Edward A. Berry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> Is it because of this? Its been coming for a while now:
>> https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2015/04/30/deprecating-non-secure-http/
>>
>> I see no reason why a website, dedicated to providing information
>> available to everyone, should be required to use https.
>> The web is too focused on e-commerce, where security is more important.
>>
>> I hope firefox can be configured to allow insecure http, perhaps with a warning.
>> Otherwise downgrade to previous version (FF 47 connects fine).
>> Just be sure when visiting ccp4.ac.uk, don't enter personal info
>> like your tax-payer ID or credit card number. If you need to login
>> to modify the wiki or your subscription details, use another password for
>> the bank.
>>
>> eab
>>
>> On 10/11/2017 05:15 AM, Markus Heckmann wrote:
>>> If anyone from CCP4 website has noticed that...
>>> Your connection is not secure
>>>
>>>
>>> The owner of www.ccp4.ac.uk has configured their web site improperly.
>>> To protect your information from being stolen, Firefox has not
>>> connected to this web site.
>>>
>>>
>>> (https warning message)
>>> https://www.ccp4.ac.uk/ccp4online/
>>>
>
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