Anti-virus and Spyware

Gusto · Gusto #1 (**permalink**)

08-08-2005, 12:24 AM

As I was just about to walk out of the Apple store yesterdaywith new notebook in hand, I mentioned to the sales guy that I forgot to get an Anti-virus\ firewall and spyware software. He just looked at me and said,,,Sir you own a Mac now, don't worry anymore.
Now keep in mind he was suggesting every possible add on product you could think of as I was buying my notebook, so why would he note even begin to suggest add on software unless it really is true that I don't need either protection.
What do you guys think??? I feel a little naked surfing the web like this..

Gus

Darth_Sandwich · Darth_Sandwich #2 (**permalink**)

08-08-2005, 12:27 AM

It's true - for the moment.

There are no known Mac OS X virii in the wild, and Mac OS is currently immune to spyware.

This might change in a few years, who knows. But for now?

You're absolutely worry-free, ne?

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #3 (**permalink**)

08-08-2005, 12:45 AM

::shudders at the use of the word 'virii':: :black:

It is true. Currently there are no viruses for Mac OS X, and there haven't been any for it since its release almost five years ago.

iWonder · iWonder #4 (**permalink**)

08-08-2005, 02:52 AM

off topic: i think somewhere that virii was the improper way to say viruses.. i think..

Avalon · Avalon #5 (**permalink**)

08-08-2005, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iWonder

off topic: i think somewhere that virii was the improper way to say viruses.. i think..

Here is an explanation about it...though off topic :cool:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plural_of_virus

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Gusto #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	08-08-2005, 12:24 AM As I was just about to walk out of the Apple store yesterdaywith new notebook in hand, I mentioned to the sales guy that I forgot to get an Anti-virus\ firewall and spyware software. He just looked at me and said,,,Sir you own a Mac now, don't worry anymore. Now keep in mind he was suggesting every possible add on product you could think of as I was buying my notebook, so why would he note even begin to suggest add on software unless it really is true that I don't need either protection. What do you guys think??? I feel a little naked surfing the web like this.. Gus
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Darth_Sandwich #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	08-08-2005, 12:27 AM It's true - for the moment. There are no known Mac OS X virii in the wild, and Mac OS is currently immune to spyware. This might change in a few years, who knows. But for now? You're absolutely worry-free, ne?
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iWonder #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 09, 2005 Location: My world Posts: 632 Mac Specs: iBook 12" G4, 30 GB, 768 MB RAM. iPod 5G 30GB.	08-08-2005, 02:52 AM off topic: i think somewhere that virii was the improper way to say viruses.. i think..
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