Firewalls, etc.

MathcoreRomeo · MathcoreRomeo #1 (**permalink**)

12-01-2008, 08:43 PM

Not sure if this is the right place to put this, sorry. But I was wondering if anybody knew a really good spyware/antivirus/firewall for the Macs?

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

12-01-2008, 10:50 PM

There are no spyware or viruses that affect OS X at this time... thus a complete lack of spyware software. There are AV software packages, but they exist to keep you from sending on Windows viruses to others. You have no risk whatsoever of being affected by a virus in OS X.

As for a firewall... OS X has one built in.

MathcoreRomeo · MathcoreRomeo #3 (**permalink**)

12-01-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lifeisabeach

There are no spyware or viruses that affect OS X at this time... thus a complete lack of spyware software. There are AV software packages, but they exist to keep you from sending on Windows viruses to others. You have no risk whatsoever of being affected by a virus in OS X.

As for a firewall... OS X has one built in.

Do all MacBooks come with OS X?

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

12-01-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MathcoreRomeo

Do all MacBooks come with OS X?

Yes. OS X is the name of the operating system that runs on modern Apple computers, much like most modern PCs run on Windows Vista.

MathcoreRomeo · MathcoreRomeo #5 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cwa107

Yes. OS X is the name of the operating system that runs on modern Apple computers, much like most modern PCs run on Windows Vista.

So my Mac will be safe against any viruses Limewire can give?

cwa107 · cwa107 #6 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MathcoreRomeo

So my Mac will be safe against any viruses Limewire can give?

Again, there are no viruses that run on OS X at this time. So while you could still potentially download a Windows virus, it would have no effect on OS X since it can't run. With that said, I wouldn't recommend Limewire for a variety of other reasons, most namely that you are reliant on the developers for securing the openings that Limewire creates in order to share content.

MathcoreRomeo · MathcoreRomeo #7 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cwa107

Yes. OS X is the name of the operating system that runs on modern Apple computers, much like most modern PCs run on Windows Vista.

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Originally Posted by cwa107

Again, there are no viruses that run on OS X at this time. So while you could still potentially download a Windows virus, it would have no effect on OS X since it can't run. With that said, I wouldn't recommend Limewire for a variety of other reasons, most namely that you are reliant on the developers for securing the openings that Limewire creates in order to share content.

Are you referring to Limewire only or all free music downloaders? I can't be paying a dollar per song when I have over 1000 songs that I want.

cwa107 · cwa107 #8 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MathcoreRomeo

Are you referring to Limewire only or all free music downloaders? I can't be paying a dollar per song when I have over 1000 songs that I want.

Limewire in particular. Do note that discussion of illegal activity (like stealing music) is prohibited here.

lifeisabeach #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,801 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	12-01-2008, 10:50 PM There are no spyware or viruses that affect OS X at this time... thus a complete lack of spyware software. There are AV software packages, but they exist to keep you from sending on Windows viruses to others. You have no risk whatsoever of being affected by a virus in OS X. As for a firewall... OS X has one built in. Standing request for all troubleshooting: Please provide your Mac model/year and OS version. Also advise us if you have used or installed any antivirus, security, or "cleaning" software on your Mac. If you have installed MacKeeper in particular, you are hereby advised to uninstall it. --------- If all else fails to fix your problem, read this tip.
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Member Since: Dec 01, 2008 Posts: 118	12-01-2008, 08:43 PM Not sure if this is the right place to put this, sorry. But I was wondering if anybody knew a really good spyware/antivirus/firewall for the Macs?
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