2006-07-26 18:51:49 · 4 answers · asked by BooBooKitty 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
There are no viruses for OS X
it is a single-kernal operating system based on open BSD, so ANY program MUST get admin permission to run.
It also comes with a built-in firewall that is on by default, so it is bulletproof.
so no, no anti-virus needed. In fact, the Norton stuff messed up a lot of macs, so forget it.
2006-07-26 18:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-27 07:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mac os x does not come with any anti-virus software installed. In fact it does not need it at all. But as mac and pcs can be networked. A file that is 'ok' for mac os x may be a virus for networked windows pc.
If u receive an email containing a virus file and u forward that mail to one of your friend who has windows, that may be hazardous to his pc. So it is better to have a virus scanner that scans your incoming/outgoing mails for (windows) viruses.
one of free anti virus software is : ClamXav : http://www.markallan.co.uk/clamXav/
2006-07-26 19:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Mac Momma isn't telling the truth.
2006-07-26 19:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋