Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]IMHO, the Mac has far fewer problems with viruses/malware/spyware because the Windoze market is a much fatter target. I don't use virus software on my macs, but then again I don't download executables from the net (other than Apple/Adobe/known source updates), and backup photos and other files I don't want to lose. It's not that there is no risk, just far, far less of one given our market share. Having had my feet in multiple platforms over the better part of the last quarter century, I use Windose at work (groan), and Macs (and the odd Sun) here at home. The next major release of Mac OS X (10.5) is due in October (yay!). The IntelMacs, like yours, can use both Mac OS and Windoze. I'm not sure the virus issue remains minimal if one is running windoze on a Mac. The shiny screen seems to be a 'love/hate' feature. I'm tempted to try the macbook or iMac, but methinks I'll replace/supplement my G4 mini with a dual-core intel Mini from a simple financial standpoint, keeping the monitors and other peripherals I use now.. Every time the Mac/Windoze topic comes up, the street clashes begin. Try them both and see what fits you best. FWIW: At least I am NOT having to deal with Dell 'tech support' in Bangalore/Hyderabad being told to 'reinstall XP'. I deal with enough folks with hard to decypher accents, reading from scripts, telling me their name is 'Frank' or 'Joe' as it is. (And the boss wouldn't take kindly to me replying to the offshore centers with 'and my name is Indira Ghandi, mate'.) Apple tech support, having used it fewer than ten times since 1985, is far better, IMHO. Have at least a gig of memory. Charlie On Aug 24, 2007, at 2:21 AM, Christopher Williams wrote: > There are no stupid answers, just stupid questions right? > > I've been told by some Mac users there's no real need for virus > protection software on Macs. Anyone use a program on Mac? Just > curious. This is my first Mac and I'm at a loss for words on how > cewl this screen is for editing. > > Chris > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >