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

[Jim Hill]

 From the responses, I'm guessing the answer is - If you are super 
cautious, install antivirus and spyware programs, otherwise, don't worry 
about it.
73's Jim


At 10:51 AM 1/30/2005 -0800, you wrote:
>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