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When was the last time you had a virus (if at all)?

then why do they sell a/v software for Mac??

Sorry, but ppl here get excited because their Mac has never gotten a virus, like its incapable of getting one. In all the years Ive used Windows Ive never had 1, only ever had 1 come through my email (and I use OE), and that one was caught by Nortons, which is what its there for.

And deryk said it best, if Apple had a substantially larger market share Mac viruses would be as prevalent as Pc viruses.
 
Originally posted by VoodooDaddy
then why do they sell a/v software for Mac??
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Because a computer is a computer is a computer. It's only appropriate to have a/v software for both platforms...also puts customers who don't know any better at ease.

Originally posted by VoodooDaddy
And deryk said it best, if Apple had a substantially larger market share Mac viruses would be as prevalent as Pc viruses.
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I take great umbrage at that remark.

It can never be PROVEN, because it's quite obvious that Apple will never have the market share of the PC world, but I firmly believe, and have heard, that there is an unwritten code among those who create viruses that they respect the Macintosh platform and are gleeful about bringing Microsoft OS's to their knees. Of course I understand that virus creators get a major kick out of bringing about the highest amount of damage, therefore would concentrate their efforts at the PC world and obtain the highest possible amount of publicity. But I also believe that the malicious attitude of virus creation has, in some part, got to do with the general feeling of wanting to hit Microsoft hard, even though it has the awful side effect of wrecking peoples' livelihoods and productivity.

So, VoodooDaddy, you've only got one virus on your PC in your entire life. Good for you. You still got one more than me, because I use Macs. And you're most likely in the minority, and have been fortunate and/or diligent in your protective measures. Virus protection should be a given, no matter what platform you're running, but the fact remains that there are about 50 known viruses that were engineered for the Mac platform and approx. 10,000 for the PC platform. Due diligence is the key, and paying attention to what one is doing/downloading is paramount. Even *I* don't wish to see my PC brothers and sisters brought to a state of misery due to something beyond their control.
 
I have been using apples since the apple //e and have never had a virus.
 
Originally posted by voicegy


So, VoodooDaddy, you've only got one virus on your PC in your entire life. Good for you. You still got one more than me, because I use Macs.
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Actually, the virus wasnt executed on my pc, it came in my email and was removed by Nortons, which is why I have Nortons.

But you nailed it, although you dont want to admit it. Virus writers want to affect as many users as possible, which is why they dont target Mac.
 
Originally posted by VoodooDaddy
But you nailed it, although you dont want to admit it. Virus writers want to affect as many users as possible, which is why they dont target Mac.
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Not only did I nail it, and admit it by stating it, but added what you don't want to comment on:

"...and have heard, that there is an unwritten code among those who create viruses that they respect the Macintosh platform and are gleeful about bringing Microsoft OS's to their knees. I also believe that the malicious attitude of virus creation has, in some part, got to do with the general feeling of wanting to hit Microsoft hard..."
 
It's the one application I'm glad to say is not compatible with Mac OS X: the Windows virus (the ones in addition to the actual Windows OS itself ;) ).

Because a computer is a computer is a computer.
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Bingo. And which computer OS has more vulns to exploit than any other?

You know it!

I described XP to a friend as thus: you buy a brand new pair of wonderfully handcrafted pants. They fit magnificently, aren't too tight around the crotch and look surprisingly like your competitor's 5-year old design. They sell like hotcakes. Oh, yeah, they've got a big hole cut out right in the a****** region and a sign pointing the hole out.

Then you're surprised (?!!?) when you get assraped by some Malaysian packet monkey who notices that there are huge holes in all the new pants in the world.
 
Mellissa big time, Marker A second.
At work I take care of over 700 Macs and 23 servers with home directories for 1500 users. A few years back these two were introduced to my network. They're macros, and are more a bother than damaging. (Click "disable macro's" copy, paste, rename)
On the main staff server I cleaned 16,000 Word files out of 65,000 on the server. I still don't have client virus software, but since that time I have not been able to completely clean everything. I do use security software, lock the "normal" template on all laptops and desktops, and do a virus check as requested and perhaps once a month. Still I find them. My ultimate solution? Next year might put Norton on EVERY machine. But I will be migrating every user to OSX and guess what? AppleWorks. I have 700 Office licenses but I'm tired of not only the viruses but also Office's inherent wierdness.
 
Heh.

Got that "support@microsoft.com" worm in my inbox today. Which is weird because I don't get but one or two pieces of spam per month.

Of course it never affected my computer; I think Yahoo! even deleted the attachment because I couldn't access it at all.
 
I got the worm virus on a ZIP disk a few years ago. Mac brotherhood being what it is I already knew about it via the grapevine and Virex zapped it before it caused any trouble. Never had any other viruses.
 
i use XP and i get them once in a while, mostly through the mail. i used to get some from Kazaa, but i've stopped using them - they suck. but they are immediately quarantined by NAV and was never allowed to spread, so i get them, but my computer was never infected. but then again, i run a tight ship on my computer. virus updates regularly, two soft and one hard firewall and i usually scan anything i download from unknown sites before i open them. so far i haven't had anything fatal. (knocks on wood) :p
 
I've never had a virus either, Mac or PC. Lucky I guess.

My friend was trojaned from Korea, so he grabbed their IP, traced their ISP and reported them. The next day the same IP tried to trojan him again 5 times in 15 minutes ;p Dangerous internet out there sometimes
 
Originally posted by voicegy
Not only did I nail it, and admit it by stating it, but added what you don't want to comment on:

"...and have heard, that there is an unwritten code among those who create viruses that they respect the Macintosh platform and are gleeful about bringing Microsoft OS's to their knees. I also believe that the malicious attitude of virus creation has, in some part, got to do with the general feeling of wanting to hit Microsoft hard..."
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I'll comment on that:

its a load of crap. Virus writer have respect for Mac?? *looks for the laughing smilie*

Sorry, its all about how much havok they can create, and with 95% + users on Windows machines thats where they focus. Its not about having respect for Mac.

If virus writers have respect for Mac, then why are there still viruses for Mac??
 
in mt life of Mac, i never had any virus.
i had Virux on all the time, but it's just in case.
on the other hand, i work part-time in a restaurant as waiter.
and we have a windoze NT server here.
i was given the order to keep the computer running good.
my boss thinks i know computer, but he can't understand that i only knows Mac.
heck i've never used windoze before.
but anyway i run Norton a/v every night before i go home.
and guess what?
at least 10 virus, daily.
 
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