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

[Buck (N4PGW)]

Apples, Mac's, Linux (or any NIX) all get viruses, worms, and spyware.
However, the scoundrels that write these things mostly write where they can
get the best coverage.  Since most of the systems are on MS, then they write
these things for MS systems.  As a result, by default, the Apples and 'Nix
computers are much safer to use.  Spyware may involve HTML and other web
related languages to work.  Since the web is, for the most part, open
platform or cross platform, some of these things can affect any computer.  

Apple users aren't immune, but they are less likely to contract some of the
problems you hear about.  There are antivirus, antispyware programs, etc.
that are written for the MAC.

I hope that helps.

Buck


-----Original Message-----
From: ham-computers-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:ham-computers-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Hill
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 1:52 PM
To: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Ham-Computers] Do Apple Computers have Virus and Spyware Problems?

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


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