guys.. what kind of antivirus u guys install for ur mac?
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 Dec 16 2007, 12:24 AM, updated 19y ago
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Dec 16 2007, 12:30 AM
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mac wont get infected by virus...
so i didnt install any... |
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Dec 16 2007, 12:33 AM
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then how come norton intro "Norton AntiVirus For Mac"?
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Dec 16 2007, 12:33 AM
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i thought mac os was one of the most secure os.
(correct me if i`m wrong) btw most of my friend who are using apple dun install any antivirus software coz their mac never get infected with any virus |
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Dec 16 2007, 01:34 AM
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Yup, it's true Mac OS X is one of the safest OS in the world due to the fact that it runs on Linux. I am not sure why Norton make antivirus for Mac but I used it and I don't need it.
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Dec 16 2007, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(TeraPox @ Dec 16 2007, 12:33 AM) then how come norton intro "Norton AntiVirus For Mac"? to prevent storage device tat already contain a virus from other pc infectings others when u can help to prevent it? |
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Dec 16 2007, 02:12 PM
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Because Norton Corp. is a Huge Corporation Scum Bag.
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Dec 16 2007, 02:23 PM
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norton want to earn money.
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Dec 16 2007, 02:54 PM
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As I am a Mac lover, I will still give honest answer.
QUOTE(Wikipedia) The Macintosh operating system enjoys a near-absence of the types of malware and spyware that affect Microsoft Windows users. This is due to both Mac OS X's UNIX roots and smaller user base. Both of these factors drive malware creators to develop for Windows. However, worms as well as potential vulnerabilities were noted in February 2006, which led some industry analysts and anti-virus companies to issue warnings that Apple's Mac OS X is not immune to viruses, as is commonly misconceived. Regardless, there has not been an outbreak of Mac malware, and Apple routinely issues security updates for its software. Take from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh#Software So, Mac enjoy the near-absence of the types of malware and spyware. Basically for me, I do not bother to have any anti-virus for my Mac afterall. |
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Dec 16 2007, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Dec 16 2007, 01:34 AM) Yup, it's true Mac OS X is one of the safest OS in the world due to the fact that it runs on Linux. I am not sure why Norton make antivirus for Mac but I used it and I don't need it. Hey it's not Linux! It's based on BSD platform.but both MacOS and Linux shared the UNIX feel as both BSD and Linux are actually UNIX. |
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Dec 17 2007, 10:57 AM
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another reason to get a mac
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Dec 18 2007, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Dec 16 2007, 01:34 AM) Yup, it's true Mac OS X is one of the safest OS in the world due to the fact that it runs on Linux. I am not sure why Norton make antivirus for Mac but I used it and I don't need it. adrian yr right , last time i had norton lag my mac .. lucky u tell me uninstall .. stupid ashwin install for me == |
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Dec 21 2007, 03:46 PM
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QUOTE(don8ld @ Dec 18 2007, 02:42 PM) adrian yr right , last time i had norton lag my mac .. lucky u tell me uninstall .. stupid ashwin install for me == I think once we become a Mac-convert, the mentality has to changed. I remember myself so reluctantly enable Wifi or plug in the ethernet cable to the internet after a fresh install of Tiger as you know, a un-patched PC will get totally taken over by virus in 58 secs if you hook up that poor guy to the internet. Talking about security, Apple just release security patches for more than 10 products last week, make sure you guys grab it. |
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