[Ham-Computers] Do Apple Computers have Virus and Spyware Problems?

[Jim Hill]

Hi:
I'm helping a couple in their 70's "get connected" . They were given an 
Apple laptop by their children, who live out of town.  I have heard that 
Apple computers don't have virus problems, either because of better written 
software or because hackers prefer Microsoft products.  What about Spyware?

Sorry about the semi-off topic post, but it's tough getting older people 
into their first computer, particularly when your experience with Apple is 
with the 2+.  (No zings please, I'm 76).
73's Jim w6ivw