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Antivirus software advice
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billyergs said:
I hope you are aware that there are no viruses, spyware, malware etc on the mac. None. Nada. Niente.
So I don't even own Antivirus software for my mac. A lot of people here don't, no doubt a huge majority.
EDIT: Beaten by the punch!
Yes, you're not thinking shallowly enough for the Mac world. Take that money and spend it on cute accessories for your computer right this instant!
The receipt states "Opened software, games...may only be exchanged for the same title."
Thing is the only Norton antivirus that is fully compatible with OSX is Norton antivirus 10. I bought version 9 which was all they had for sale at compusa (which is also the only version for sale on compusa.com and macmall.com.)
So I hope they can refund me or atleast give store credit.
The price was $79.99 so if I get store credit any recomendations on what to get? It's a brand new g5 2.7 which is primarily used for graphics and video editing.
Thing is the only Norton antivirus that is fully compatible with OSX is Norton antivirus 10. I bought version 9 which was all they had for sale at compusa (which is also the only version for sale on compusa.com and macmall.com.)
So I hope they can refund me or atleast give store credit.
The price was $79.99 so if I get store credit any recomendations on what to get? It's a brand new g5 2.7 which is primarily used for graphics and video editing.
Don't need anti-virus software on Mac OSX. Enjoy it, it's a good time to have a mac.
A word of caution: RUN from anything that starts with the dreaded word "Norton". Norton software does far more harm than good in the mac world. You don't need it anyway.
A word of caution: RUN from anything that starts with the dreaded word "Norton". Norton software does far more harm than good in the mac world. You don't need it anyway.
Sorry but Compusa is crappy. Iono if you'll ever see that $79 again.
I think Norton is actualy BAD for your computer if i remember.
I know that Virex interfers with FCP. Wont let you import anything.
I think Norton is actualy BAD for your computer if i remember.
I know that Virex interfers with FCP. Wont let you import anything.
You've already got great antivirus software. Its called OSX
CompUSA may not let you return it, but I'm sure there's some moron on eBay who'd buy it for nearly full price.
CompUSA may not let you return it, but I'm sure there's some moron on eBay who'd buy it for nearly full price.
i use antivirus software, maybe too many years on a pc. i use intego virusbarrier. gives me peace of mind. it works fine with tiger. and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use anything with the word norton in it. the biggest piece of bloated, spyware filled crap to hit the planet. this is not hyperbole when i say that their customer service is the worst in the history of forever. so is their website, you can never get rid of the junk off of your system. stay far away!
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No Need
The only time I ever used antivirus on my powerbook was while I was in the dorms at college. They required it and somehow could tell over the network if I had it running or not. It was Norton 10, not a bad program, never interfered, didn't slow anything down, but the only thing it ever caught was PC viruses one might get when surfing...how should I say this...questionable websites? Since then though I have uninstalled it.
The only time I ever used antivirus on my powerbook was while I was in the dorms at college. They required it and somehow could tell over the network if I had it running or not. It was Norton 10, not a bad program, never interfered, didn't slow anything down, but the only thing it ever caught was PC viruses one might get when surfing...how should I say this...questionable websites?
Since then though I have uninstalled it.
mattster16 said:The only time I ever used antivirus on my powerbook was while I was in the dorms at college. They required it and somehow could tell over the network if I had it running or not. It was Norton 10, not a bad program, never interfered, didn't slow anything down, but the only thing it ever caught was PC viruses one might get when surfing...how should I say this...questionable websites?
technically you can get "viruses" on a mac. you can get pc viruses through P2P sharing and many other ways as well
however these "viruses" just lay dormant and dont affect you at all. so i guess there kinda is a "need" for a virus scan and then there isnt.
me = no need
No need for anti virus.
Just get your Firewall running (System Preferences -> Sharing) and back-up any vital data you cannot afford loosing at a regular interval and you probably never will run into any problems.
Chances are that if there ever surfaces a Mac OS X virus, the existing AV software wouldn't even recognize it when it hits you. In which case you're better off with good back-up routines, anyway...
Just get your Firewall running (System Preferences -> Sharing) and back-up any vital data you cannot afford loosing at a regular interval and you probably never will run into any problems.
Chances are that if there ever surfaces a Mac OS X virus, the existing AV software wouldn't even recognize it when it hits you. In which case you're better off with good back-up routines, anyway...