Is it true Mac isn't vulnerable to virus attacks and therefore does not require any antivirus software? I'm planning to buy a Macbook. I've been using Windows all my life.
2006-09-11 17:41:37 · 15 answers · asked by FallGirl 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I would recommend an Apple MacBook. Not only do you get a very, very fast and powerful computer for under $1000, you also get Apple's excellent Mac OS X operating system. And not to fret, all Apple machines can run Windows in addition to OS X. Make sure you visit Apple's Education Store to get the student discount: http://store.apple.com/catalog/us/images...
I could go on for years about why I recommend Apple. A few main points: Apple's OS X has zero viruses, Apple is the highest rated company in consumer satisfaction, Apple has the lowest rate of repair of any computer company, Apple machines are the only computers that can run OS X and Windows. I've listed a few articles below to explain some of this to you and to prove that what I say is indeed true. Feel free to email me with any questions, I will be happy to explain: shearerspam@gmail.com
P.S. - Don't believe what some of the people who have answered before me have said about macs not having viruses because not as many people use them. Security via obscurity is a myth. The mac is inherently safer than Windows, with safety features built into it. In five+ years, there has not been a single Virus for Mac OS X and it's been said that anywhere from 10% to 16% of the world use macs. Now, shouldn't 10-16% of the viruses be for macs? And get this, Windows Vista Beta was released to about 400,000 people. Within a week, there were three viruses for it.
2006-09-11 18:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Adam S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, the Mac thing requires some clarification. You're not going to end up with a random virus out of nowhere on a Mac, no matter what; they can only show up if you install it. So you still need to watch installing random things, i.e. no creepy email attachments...but no, anti-virus software is pretty pointless on a Mac.
(I'd recommend waiting a bit to buy a Macbook, unless you're mostly planning to use the Windows aspect of it; I've heard some buggy bits on running Mac native applications on there. I'm sticking with my Powerbook for now.)
2006-09-12 00:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have my Mac for over a year, no problems, no blue screen of death, no software issues. I found one program that I wanted to run, but it is not available for the Mac.
I run MacOffice. Almost everything has a Mac version.
The new Macs can run Windows as well if you like to take a walk on the wild side.
I am planning on buying a new Mac, but will do it when Leopard comes out and the 11n standards for wireless are out. I like to get the best bang for my buck. That is why I do Mac.
The Mac also has a built in fire wall.
I bought a low end Mac and am constantly amazed at the number of windows I have opened at any given time and I have no performance issues with it.
It cleans and defrags itself. It is much friendlier. And their website has great helps and tutorials, Their support is awesome. I can ALWAYS understand their support people. I am lucky I have 2 Apple stores within an hour, so I can just jump in my van and get help anytime I need to.
You know, they took my Dell and moved all of my music and data and pictures over for me, no charge, just cause I asked them to. If I have questions, I can just ask.
I love my lap cat.
2006-09-12 01:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by starting over 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use both. My mac is used primarily for graphic design and photo editing, things that are important that I don't want to lose. It is much more stable. My windows pc is for general use, it has more add-ons like softwares and hardware but I try not to keep very important work on it because of crashes, viruses, and spyware. But who knows, vista might be pretty darn good.
If your buying the new macbook, you can use either os
2006-09-12 00:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every OS is vulnerable to virus attacks. The reason windows is "more" vulnerable is because there are more people writing viruses against that OS because it's the most popular. They kill more birds with one stone.
2006-09-12 00:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by zebo007 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you switch to Linux? MacOS is based on Unix now... Since OS X came out. Linux has been based on Unix since it was developed 15 years ago.
Which is better - it depends on what you like. MacOS has HUGE potential - IF Apple opens it up and starts letting Dell, HP, IBM, and other companies sell computers with it. Until then, it has somewhat limited available software.
2006-09-12 00:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT depends on how u wanna use computer. If you want to play computer games or if u r in to it, get a windows. if u want to edit videos,music, or enjoy other media, mac os is good for these followings.
2006-09-12 01:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you get one. I've been using windows all my life too and I've been wanting to get a mac but just don't have the budget.
2006-09-12 02:07:11 · answer #8 · answered by Nevwe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they cant get viruses as ez as win. based machines. Coz, the mac OS is based on unix. ....which now is Linux. . its steadier than Win. . .coz win, is full of vulnerabilities. ..plus bugs..
but if you really like PC's. . get Linux installed on it . . instead of Windows.. but there arent too many software titles for this OS .
you'll be happy. .. it wont crash as much either. . .& you can run multiple account / tasks simultaneously. .& wats hot is Linux is free. http://www.linux.org/dist/download_info.html
or
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X
2006-09-12 01:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by Dj Enigma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have both a mac and an uber-pc (Alienware) I got my mac to play old games I knew and loved...but beyond that, forget it. Most software is designed for PC. In otherwords you have larger software library available if you stick to PC. ; )
Hope this helps
2006-09-12 00:45:18 · answer #10 · answered by Chistiaŋ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋