Re: Internet Explorer and Security Cam DVR Systems

[G. Morgan <G_Morgan@xxxxxxxx>]

Tony Sivori Wrote:

>I'm looking for an eight cam DVR system. I see that a lot of them run
>Linux in the DVR, but require Internet Explorer for remote PC access or
>uploading.
>
>I run Linux on my computer, so I have Firefox and Chrome, but no Internet
>Explorer. I could jump through a few hoops and get IE running on Linux,
>but due to security implications I don't want to do that.
>
>What functions do I lose by not using Internet Explorer?

All of them except just a live picture.

Most need an Active-X applet for full control.  Also, let's say you
install Windows in a Virtual Machine. DO NOT UPGRADE TO IE9.  Most DVR's
Active-x control will not run on IE9.

Why not just dual boot?  I always have a standby OS (2 Windows
installations) in case the main one gets borked and I don't have time to
fix it.