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Originally Posted by Sparky191 /img/forum/go_quote.gif OS X is unix. Linux is Unix. Unix is not invulnerable but its a lot harder to attack than a Windows machine. Its a lot easier to do stupid things on a Windows machine and leave it vulnerable. You'd need to know what you are doing on Unix to do that, and if you know what you are doing you won't do something that stupid. Hopefully. For the average Joe. A Windows machine is more vunerable. However anyone can secure a Windows machine in about 5 mins. Install free firewall, free AV and free AntiSpyware let it all auto update. And above all don't be stupid.

That is until you login as root and run something like an IRC client. In that case it's the easiest feat on earth to takeover a unix based system.

 

[Sparky191]

Indeed. You need to know what you are doing.

Unix Security Checklist

 

[grawk]

since it's almost impossible to log in as root on a mac, that's not a huge problem.

You're talking about the equivalent of driving into south philly in a new bmw, popping a sign on the roof that says "back in 30 minutes" and leaving hte keys hanging from the door

 

[Towert7]

oh my goodness, the bickering continues about what is safer, windows, mac, unix, linux, sunos, etc etc.
Give it a rest guys.
I can't believe people don't get it........ you'll never convince the 'other side', for all fanboys are both wright and wrong, and the other side only picks up on why you are wrong. It's a never ending cycle of, frankly......... a stupid waste of time.

Can't you see it?

 

[EYEdROP]

Yes, it is a waste of time arguing about it. However, I must say, Ive had more viruses in Windows than UNIX like systems. In fact, Ive never gotten a virus on a unix like system. And because of unix's design, it probably wont happen. Besides, they have virus protection for unix systems anyway.

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by EYEdROP /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, it is a waste of time arguing about it.

Glad you see it. No reason to keep beating a dead horse with a rhetorical 2x4.

 

[Sparky191]

Nothing really to debate. OS X is Unix. Unix is better than Windows for a range of reasons, for security. But isn't invulnerable. Windows can be made reasonably secure with some free, resource light software. End of issue.

Spam and people not doing backup is a bigger issue IMO. None of this is really got anything to do with a MacBook Air. Either it meets your need or it doesn't. Its that simple.

 

[krmathis]

Oh my!
All these Apple threads turn into a Mac OS X vs. MS Windows war. Let it rest.

 

[Dorito123]

Anyone here get an Airbook yet? Be nice to hear some impressions.

 

[Al4x]

i had another look at it, put me off

 

[frozenice]

Most longtime Mac users wait for Rev.B before buying.

 

[craiglester]

So, aside from all the lively discussion... has anyone actually bought one of these yet?
I think I may look at that new mini HP when it comes out. I could use a super compact lappy, and this one's just a bit too big. Thin yes, compact, no

 

[craiglester]

No one? wow that's a bit of a surprise. Really. hmm

 

[mjb]

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[Advil]

Hello Head-Fi. I officially made my decision on a laptop today. After heavy, HEAVY consideration of the Macbook Air. I decided to go with not that, but the faster of the two 15 inch Macbook Pros. The Price/Performance ratio just wasn't enough for me to spend that amount. And I've decided to replace my desktop with this for the most part so I'll be getting the better of the two 15 inch Pros.