What makes Macs so not prone to viruses? Is it because stupid machead hackers only create viruses for PCs?

Imago said:

Windows Parallells is pretty awesome, i have to say.

NERDS!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I'd have to say their archetecture is a lot more stable than PC's which run WINDOWS on top of DOS. I think it's windows that is vunerable. I do think that PC's are attacked more because many many business' use Windows.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I've heard people who know about this stuff say that the Mac OS is just more secure. I'm not a big enough nerd to claim that.

I do know that people who write viruses want them to spread as far and fast as possible, and PCs are more common, so that's a better way to go.

mdiver said:

What's so shitty about Norton?

superspaceboy said:

VMWare Fusion is waaay better and CrossOver (a Wine-based app for the Mac) was
given away for free by the company a few weeks ago. It allows you to run Wintel apps natively on a Mac.

For whatever it's worth. If it's only for MS Project, use OpenProj. It's compatible AND it's free.

On a PC, use a FREE antivirus program (AVG, allthough they took some hits recently, and Antivir come to mind). Also download Secunia PSI, it takes an inventory of ALL applications installed on your PC and warns when things need to be upgraded.

Mac security updates DO NOT include antivirus updates. If you need an antivirus for Mac, ClamXAV is a good choice. I run it only because most of my customers have a policy that 'any machine' that connects on their network has to have AV installed. Apple has to do something about their update policy though :-s They are very weak on that, especially compared to MS.

Last but not least, most viruses no longer spread through MS flaws. Most of them are allowed to spread because people tend not to update trivial 3rd party apps. Adobe Reader and Adobe (former Macromedia) Flash have had huge holes announced in the past months. Update - Update - Update, if you want, Secunia PSI can be your best friend.

superspaceboy said:

what is the breakdowns in market share? why target a minority when you can hit PCs and do the most damage

superspaceboy said:

Imago said:

superspaceboy said:

Imago said:

Stay off the damned porn type sites and problem solved!


Ive 2 new PCs with windows Vista on board that are in operation most of everyday and have never had a problem. If I were you, I'd take the PCs attitude towards you personal!

Try AVG Internet Security.

mdiver said:

That's what the guy who fixes my computer tells me. "Norton is no good."

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That guy looks like he has a peeled banana stuck to his forehead.

gyro34 said:

For what it does the app is too big, it uses vast quantity of memory and is clunky. Removal is a total bitch too because you need an external app to do it. Updates are in your face as is upgrade (selling you more)

Use AVG anti malware edition.

mdiver said:

I had the VUndu virus apparently.
Norton claimed to have gotten rid of it but it kept popping up.

I took Derwerde's advice and purchased and installed Kapersky.
I had to remove Norton, but now I don't care.

It's superior to Norton in every way
My computer did NOT slow down, it found several tings Norton did not....and fucking Vundu has been removed permanently!!!


Fuck Norton


and fuck you too, Phil!


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horatio said:

yes

Imago said:

Norton's is crap

Ocean said:

Be honest.
You're revealing all of your technical knowledge cause you secret have an unquenchable desire to impress me, right?

Imago said:

man


btw when it encounters a trojan it'll give a shrieking sound , i find that funny
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mdiver said:

No wonder my PC takes so long to startup. I hate those freaking upgrades!

I'll check out AVG. Thanks.

What external application do you use to remove Norton?

gyro34 said:

Depends on the version but it will be here:

http://service1.symantec....3108162039

BTW



Fuck you Dan

mdiver said:

Thanks.

gyro34 said:

Glad to be of service and to the author of this thread "fuck you Dan"

Secunia PSI should be required on any Windows installation

and Microsoft is releasing a FREE antivirus solution next year
I bet the peeps @Norton and @Symantec are going crazy rite now

I don't get what the problem is. I've had my cheap, crappy Thai PC for over 6 years now and have never had a major problem with a virus. I have avast! anti-virus software and it just occasionally flags something, gives me my options and a recommended course of action and all's sorted.

It's free too. Slows the computer a little, but still, no problems in 6 years on this PC.

Imago said:

call father mcready. he will exorcise it for you