Do I even need Antivirus software for Mac?

Sangs · Sangs #1 (**permalink**)

03-04-2004, 07:21 AM

I've read in several places that nobody writes viruses that plague the Mac OS. Is that true? And if I was to get some antivirus software, what should I use? I hated Norton when I was strictly a PC user and have McAfee Viruscan on my PC now, but it doesn't appear they have a version for Macs. Any suggestions? Thanks. (And I apologize if this is in the wrong forum.)

Graphite · Graphite #2 (**permalink**)

03-04-2004, 10:18 AM

Yup, not really any viruses for mac (classic has like 3), if you want I can write one for you... but.. everyone with a mac feels the same as I do.. why bother writting a virus for mac?

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Sangs #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	03-04-2004, 07:21 AM I've read in several places that nobody writes viruses that plague the Mac OS. Is that true? And if I was to get some antivirus software, what should I use? I hated Norton when I was strictly a PC user and have McAfee Viruscan on my PC now, but it doesn't appear they have a version for Macs. Any suggestions? Thanks. (And I apologize if this is in the wrong forum.)
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Graphite #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2003 Location: Tropical Island, Jealous? Posts: 5,279 Mac Specs: MacPro 3.0Ghz 16GB RAM, 4x256 Vid, 30''cinema display	03-04-2004, 10:18 AM Yup, not really any viruses for mac (classic has like 3), if you want I can write one for you... but.. everyone with a mac feels the same as I do.. why bother writting a virus for mac?
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