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<blockquote data-quote="Temp" data-source="post: 15754"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>I am going to be getting a <strong>PowerMac G5</strong>, however, I am switching from a PC. This has me a bit concerned because I will have to leave behind programs that I have on my PC that were made for <strong>Windows XP</strong> only. I also realize that a Mac doesn't always need the additional features that are a necessity for Windows XP (PC) survival. Here are my issues of concern:</p><p></p><p>Firewall: I have <strong>ZoneAlarm Pro 4</strong>. I would like to know if there is a firewall for Mac that is equally sophisticated?</p><p></p><p>Defragmenter: I have <strong>Diskeeper 8.0</strong>. A very excellent defragmenter. Is there a defragmenter for Mac that is on the same level as this? What is the best defragmenter for Mac that money can buy?</p><p></p><p>Spyware Detector/Remover: I have <strong>PestPatrol</strong>. It detects Spyware, Adware, Downloadware, and Hacker Tools, and that is the basics without going into details. Is there such a program for Mac that does just as good a job or better than PestPatrol?</p><p></p><p>Trojan/Worm Detectors/Removers: Any will do. Just so long as it does a fantastic job.</p><p></p><p>Also, using Mac's Internet Service (I forget the name of it). Do they still charge for their e-mail service? Last I heard, which was a long time ago, they had strated charging a fee to use their e-mail service. I need to know if this is still applicable.</p><p></p><p>Any insight on the issues I have brought up will be greatly appreciated. These issues are, at the time, my greatest concerns.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Temp, post: 15754"] Hello, I am going to be getting a [B]PowerMac G5[/B], however, I am switching from a PC. This has me a bit concerned because I will have to leave behind programs that I have on my PC that were made for [B]Windows XP[/B] only. I also realize that a Mac doesn't always need the additional features that are a necessity for Windows XP (PC) survival. Here are my issues of concern: Firewall: I have [B]ZoneAlarm Pro 4[/B]. I would like to know if there is a firewall for Mac that is equally sophisticated? Defragmenter: I have [B]Diskeeper 8.0[/B]. A very excellent defragmenter. Is there a defragmenter for Mac that is on the same level as this? What is the best defragmenter for Mac that money can buy? Spyware Detector/Remover: I have [B]PestPatrol[/B]. It detects Spyware, Adware, Downloadware, and Hacker Tools, and that is the basics without going into details. Is there such a program for Mac that does just as good a job or better than PestPatrol? Trojan/Worm Detectors/Removers: Any will do. Just so long as it does a fantastic job. Also, using Mac's Internet Service (I forget the name of it). Do they still charge for their e-mail service? Last I heard, which was a long time ago, they had strated charging a fee to use their e-mail service. I need to know if this is still applicable. Any insight on the issues I have brought up will be greatly appreciated. These issues are, at the time, my greatest concerns. [/QUOTE]
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