All computer platforms are susceptible to viruses.
IF you believe you are "immune" from any virus, worm or security breach
because of the computer platform you prefer...you are indeed foolish.
That being said, it is true that PCs receive the bulk of the virus load.
Much of this is due to the larger number of installed PCs, in addition to
the admittedly easier to "crack" Microsoft operating systems, and the
overall less-informed user-base of PCs.
I support Windows, Mac (OS9.x-OSX) and about 6 different variations of Unix
(Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, etc) for a living. Not a single one of them is
totally bullet-proof. I can provide examples of security weaknesses in
each.
Could we kindly get back to discussing Triumph's now and leave the OS "holy
war" to other mail lists?
Thanks,
Jim
'75 Spitfire 1500
Jim Holmgren
jholmgren@advertising.com
Senior Network Engineer
Advertising.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Pete & Aprille Chadwell [mailto:pandachadwell@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:25 PM
To: Triumphs Mailing List
Subject: RE: Virus
Joe Curry wrote:
>Macintosh? That is like saying you own an MG!
Perhaps, except that in this case, the MACINTOSH is the superior
product. (he, he)
I still suggest that, if at all possible, ditch that damned PC, order
a new Macintosh and FORGET about viruses. It'll be a long time before
viruses are created in any quantity for the Mac platform.
The only good reason to be using a PC at home is if you ENJOY the
time you squander dodging this week's virus and cleaning up after
last week's.
Personally, I'd rather spend my time getting work done. Speaking of
which, I'd better get back to it!
--
Pete Chadwell
1973 TR6
Power Macintosh G4/400
Power Macintosh 7200/75
Macintosh Plus
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