krmathis
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This has turned into just another Mac (OS X) vs. PC (MS Windows) bashing thread!
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Both times McAfee could not remove the virus. She was running McAfee with an update virus definition. |
Originally Posted by Kirosia /img/forum/go_quote.gif You should change her anti-virus, NOD32 and Kaspersky are a few good ones. I'm running NOD32 + Spybot, haven't gotten a virus yet. (And I download some shady things) Though I admit I only use my computer for schoolwork and entertainment, so I assume for others security is an even bigger issue. |
Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif This has turned into just another Mac (OS X) vs. PC (MS Windows) bashing thread! ** Shakes head ** |
Originally Posted by ajstark /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know. She is resistant to changing anything on her computer. Her computer is about 7 years old. When I replace my computer I will give her my old computer. I have Kaspersky running on it. |
Originally Posted by ajstark /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use a Dell and I am planning on switching to a Mac Desktop at some future time. The Mac OS is based on UNIX OS. The UNIX OS is a very robust operating system and very secure. The large Sun and HP server use UNIX. You gain security by using administrative accounts for administrative actives and normal accounts for everything else. All the large data centers adhere to this principle. The problem with windows is Microsoft was concerned about features and not security. Microsoft blurred the line between what is an administrative task and normal task that is why virus writers can attack the system. My Wife's computer got infected with a virus - two times. Both times McAfee could not remove the virus. She was running McAfee with an update virus definition. I spent two days worth of time fixing the problem. I have better things to do do with my time that removing virus from Wintel computers - that is why I am switching to Mac's . Here is the perfect example of what I am talking about. Downadup virus exposes millions of PCs to hijack - CNN.com Al |
Originally Posted by MoSXS /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know all about how Mac OS X is UNIX Certified. But being UNIX doesn't make it better. It's just far too limited. OS X is only good if you're really willing to make a lot of sacrifices. |
Originally Posted by woof07 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Limited how? What kind of sacrifices? Serious question here. |
Originally Posted by gorlen /img/forum/go_quote.gif games and softwares maybe, e.g. the msn version is so low in the mac platform, cant video conference the pc users at all. |