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Apple users. - Gone - 04-28-2010
Should read this. (I know here most of you mac users are smart, but this represents so many people...)
http://www.pcworld.com/article/194429/apple_fans_are_clueless_about_security_hacker_says.html
Quote:"I think Microsoft does a better job with their code auditing than folks like Apple do. We've only seen a scratching of the surface as far as Apple vulnerabilities because nobody cares to find them. There's nothing inherent with Apple themselves and their development. The only reason Apple gets little increase in security is because they're running on top of a Unix-based operating system and they can take advantage of some of the things that have been done for them."
RE: Apple users. - Heli0s - 04-28-2010
3 years of using a Mac. Visiting all sorts of questionable websites and downloading random files, apps, etc. and not a single security threat. Ever. Never in those 3 years did I install any type of anti-virus or virus security software. In fact, you can ask me what the best anti-virus software for Mac is and I wouldn't be able to tell you because I have no idea. I've never needed it.
They can call me ignorant all they want.
RE: Apple users. - Elektrisk - 04-28-2010
As if Microsoft takes security seriously. Remember XP, anyone? It took them so long to release hotfixes for vulnerabilities. If an exploit were discovered for Mac OSX, I have no doubts that Apple would patch it immediately. They have much better customer support than Microsoft does. And no, I'm not a macfag. I have never touched a mac. I use a PC
RE: Apple users. - Heli0s - 04-28-2010
(04-28-2010, 11:50 AM)Elektrisk Wrote: And no, I'm not a macfag.What do you mean by that?
RE: Apple users. - Elektrisk - 04-28-2010
(04-28-2010, 11:54 AM)Heli0s Wrote: What do you mean by that?
'Macfag' is a derogatory term used to describe mac users who blindly claim it's the best computer in the world without doing any research. They also generally downtalk PCs without ever having tried one.
RE: Apple users. - Gone - 04-28-2010
Well read the rest of the article then the quote.
RE: Apple users. - Heli0s - 04-28-2010
I love PC's. Don't get me wrong. I just prefer the Unix environment.
RE: Apple users. - ktmrider530 - 04-28-2010
(04-28-2010, 09:35 PM)Heli0s Wrote: I love PC's. Don't get me wrong. I just prefer the Unix environment.
I myself enjoy using Ubuntu and windows 7. I love the security and sense of "safety" you have with unix. And i do have to agree, Microsoft sucks when it comes to customer support. I've noticed how good apple is, just by problems with my Ipod. Don't get me wrong, they are still out to make money, but they also want happy customers.
RE: Apple users. - xTiNgUiSh - 06-28-2010
(04-28-2010, 11:08 AM)Heli0s Wrote: 3 years of using a Mac. Visiting all sorts of questionable websites and downloading random files, apps, etc. and not a single security threat. Ever. Never in those 3 years did I install any type of anti-virus or virus security software. In fact, you can ask me what the best anti-virus software for Mac is and I wouldn't be able to tell you because I have no idea. I've never needed it.
They can call me ignorant all they want.
I don't need one either. All the current updates for security are great.
RE: Apple users. - KissXsis - 09-23-2010
I've been using a mac for a while. I've been having absolutely no problems.