Anti Virus

[Del Rykert]

Do any Mac owners build their own systems though?  I was under the 
impression when I owned Apples that wasn't a viable option.  That may have 
changed as I'm talking TI 99er days.

                         del
               NSRCA - 473

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Budd" <jbudd at QNET.COM>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 4:21 AM
Subject: Re: Anti Virus


> Ken,
>
> I've been using only Macs since 1988 and I can tell you that the only Mac 
> related virus I ever saw was about 8 years ago and it was a Microsoft Word 
> Macro Virus that was non-operating system specific (meaning that it 
> infected both Mac's and PC's).  It was easily dealt with then and I 
> haven't had any problems since, even though I don't use virus protection 
> software.  I can't even imagine the grief (and expense) most PC owners go 
> through to stay on top of this.  It's not something I'd want to have to 
> mess with.
>
> To be honest, being able to completely ignore the virus issues is one of 
> the major advantages (of many) to owning a Mac!
>
> Jerry  (Mac G5 Dual 2GHz owner who spends little to no time keeping it 
> going)
>
>
>>Ron,
>>
>>You have taken one major step in preventing virus problems by having a 
>>McIntosh. I read an article the other day stating that there were 
>>something like 60 Mac virus' vs 6000 PC virus'.....I'm not sure about the 
>>numbers....but close.
>>
>>Ken B
>>
>>PC owner who constantly works at keeping the things going.)
>
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