Windows on Mac need antivirus?

n1acguy · n1acguy #1 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 04:15 PM

Greetings,

I just registered after finding this forum.
I bought 1 iMac and am seriously considering moving my business to Macs.
I don't need to use a server, just individual computers.
As other have said, I spend a lot of time maintaining my PCs since every other time I turn around something seems to need a time consuming update, and the anti-virus software updates constantly slowing the computer down.
From using the Mac we have, it looks like the only thing I'll miss from Windows is Outlook Express, but, I can't seem to locate a suitable day planner program that has a 'To Do' list similar to the Lotus Organizer which is what we use for scheduling. This is probably the one thing that would require me to run Windows on the Mac.
My question is, if I run Windows on the Mac does it need anti-virus software?
Does anyone know of a Mac compatible scheduler such as Lotus Organizer?
Is it easy to sync Mac computers (desktop to desktop or desktop to laptop) as files are updated? At least the Vista platform allows syncing between computers.

MacFanBoy · MacFanBoy #2 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 05:06 PM

Yes you do as you are running windows on a windows compatable machine (intel).

I would suggest AVG free.

andre_macd · andre_macd #3 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 05:51 PM

Or Avira Classic (free) served my very well on pc, with that defender i felt near invincible, well as close as possible with a pc anyway

lemurguy · lemurguy #4 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 06:07 PM

microsoft office 08 for mac has a similar program called entourage, not sure if that would do what you want or not but so for I have liked it

andre_macd · andre_macd #5 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 03:24 PM

Plus Comodo Firewall that works against spyware, viruses on so many levels, there iCalendar of course

youthpastor · youthpastor #6 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 03:39 PM

Welcome n1acguy! If you have an Intel Mac and choose to partition the hard drive to install Windows--then yes, you will need an anti-virus software to protect the Windows partition.

As far as a scheduling program for Mac. I really enjoy using Entourage 2008 and the My Day application. For your scheduling needs, I truly believe you may want to check out just using Entourage 2008 for Mac. Plus Entourage makes a good email program.

Syncing from Mac to Mac is not a problem at all. Especially if you purchase .Mac you'll find syncing to be a breeze.

Hopefully this helps answer your questions. Feel free to post if we can help with anything else.

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christm · christm #7 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 03:42 PM

Running windows on a mac is no different to running in on a PC. If you running via bootcamp

I recommend Avast - http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

never had any problems with it

goobimama · goobimama #8 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 03:59 PM

Surely you mean Outlook, part of the MS Office suite and not that junk that is Outlook Express. Anyway, Mail + iCal, especially in their current iteration with Leopard have really become a great way to do all kinds of organising.

Montie Da Champ · Montie Da Champ #9 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 04:41 PM

I recommend AVG Free for the anti-virus software

Also, why don't you use Mail partnered with iCal as your outlook alternative, I have found that I like this combination much better...

youthpastor #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 06, 2005 Posts: 439	03-08-2008, 03:39 PM Welcome n1acguy! If you have an Intel Mac and choose to partition the hard drive to install Windows--then yes, you will need an anti-virus software to protect the Windows partition. As far as a scheduling program for Mac. I really enjoy using Entourage 2008 and the My Day application. For your scheduling needs, I truly believe you may want to check out just using Entourage 2008 for Mac. Plus Entourage makes a good email program. Syncing from Mac to Mac is not a problem at all. Especially if you purchase .Mac you'll find syncing to be a breeze. Hopefully this helps answer your questions. Feel free to post if we can help with anything else. <>< New MacBookPro \| 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo \|2 GB RAMMac OS X Leopard Version 10.5.5 \| iPod Touch 8 GB \| iPod Classic 80 GB
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christm #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 18, 2005 Location: Devon, England Posts: 2,295 Mac Specs: ibook g4, imac 2ghz c2d, mbp 2.4ghz c2d - 10.5.1	03-08-2008, 03:42 PM Running windows on a mac is no different to running in on a PC. If you running via bootcamp I recommend Avast - http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html never had any problems with it my website-templemurray.com professional event photography updated daily http://www.last.fm/user/christm3 mac tips n tricks - http://uk.youtube.com/christm3
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Montie Da Champ #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2007 Posts: 234	03-08-2008, 04:41 PM I recommend AVG Free for the anti-virus software Also, why don't you use Mail partnered with iCal as your outlook alternative, I have found that I like this combination much better... www.thestudio67.com That's my web design portfolio/business^^ check me out!
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n1acguy #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 07, 2008 Posts: 10	03-07-2008, 04:15 PM Greetings, I just registered after finding this forum. I bought 1 iMac and am seriously considering moving my business to Macs. I don't need to use a server, just individual computers. As other have said, I spend a lot of time maintaining my PCs since every other time I turn around something seems to need a time consuming update, and the anti-virus software updates constantly slowing the computer down. From using the Mac we have, it looks like the only thing I'll miss from Windows is Outlook Express, but, I can't seem to locate a suitable day planner program that has a 'To Do' list similar to the Lotus Organizer which is what we use for scheduling. This is probably the one thing that would require me to run Windows on the Mac. My question is, if I run Windows on the Mac does it need anti-virus software? Does anyone know of a Mac compatible scheduler such as Lotus Organizer? Is it easy to sync Mac computers (desktop to desktop or desktop to laptop) as files are updated? At least the Vista platform allows syncing between computers.
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MacFanBoy #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 06, 2008 Location: Hillbank, South Australia Posts: 323 Mac Specs: 2 x 20" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo	03-07-2008, 05:06 PM Yes you do as you are running windows on a windows compatable machine (intel). I would suggest AVG free.
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lemurguy #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 04, 2008 Posts: 7 Mac Specs: New (08) Macbook 2.4 gh, 2gb ram, 160 hd, 13.3 display	03-07-2008, 06:07 PM microsoft office 08 for mac has a similar program called entourage, not sure if that would do what you want or not but so for I have liked it
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andre_macd #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 04, 2008 Posts: 10	03-08-2008, 03:24 PM Plus Comodo Firewall that works against spyware, viruses on so many levels, there iCalendar of course
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goobimama #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	03-08-2008, 03:59 PM Surely you mean Outlook, part of the MS Office suite and not that junk that is Outlook Express. Anyway, Mail + iCal, especially in their current iteration with Leopard have really become a great way to do all kinds of organising.
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