Which computer is better, Microsoft or apple for not getting viruses?

Question

I'm looking for a computer for pictures, video and audio editing. with the least mount of trouble,

Answer 1

Apple hands down - but there is less available software for apples, though the things you listed you should have no trouble with. Though, keep in mind that decent anti-virus, firewall and general practice (not opening emails when you don't know the sender, not visiting *dodgy websites*, keeping the computer up to date with software patches etc) go a long way in preventing virus's.

Answer 2

I would say that it is definatelly mac. As less people use it and you need more skills to create ANYTHING from Mac. For microsoft its uncountable the number of viruses that infect your computer, it will, not just it may.

I would suggest that the best ever! is Linux which only has 10 viruses, no more! But linux is the worst of all 3 for applications and sytem managment ^^

Answer 3

Hello put_em_up,

Ignore the obscurity excuse that the Windows guys give you. They've already got a ton of viruses for Vista and that hasn't even been released yet. Linux has viruses and you have to be a rocket scientist to operate it.

Get yourself a Macintosh. In the six years that Mac OS X has been out, there hasn't been one virus out in the public. Granted Anti-Virus software makers have developed "proof of concept" viruses, although you still have to type in your password to access them, there still hasn't been any viruses like the Windows PC users have gotten.

I hope that you will consider getting a Mac. You won't regret your decision. Best of luck to you.

--Rick

Answer 4

I would like to point out that it is technically possible to have virus in any computer, Mac, and Linux included. The advantage they have over Microsoft is obsecurity.

Hackers and virus writers target easiest and most numerous platform to attack. So if you have Windows platform, you have more chance of encountering virus(es).

If/when popularity of Mac or Linux gets so much that they are attractive target for virus writers, they will be just as volunerable as Windows. While it is true that unix based programs require root privledge to do any real damage, is it not that difficult to get to root when user is not aware of what it really means to give root privledge. (such as blindly typing password whenever prompted)

Answer 5

If you want something of that nature, you should be looking for something with good performance(doesn't have to be great or the god of all computers, just good) and the best in software that you can find. Hopefully configured right, that would be your best defense, not who makes it. The PC(Windows ) market is currently the bigger market in terms of selection, but Mac isn't that far behind, plus Mac is more user friendly and decreases the chances of you corrupting your system.

Answer 6

Apple as they say. I say they because I'm a PC user and my reliable Kaspersky Antivirus take care of viruses for me, so that I can surf the Net with peace of mind. :)

Answer 7

if ur smart u wont get any on either, but since there are significantly more Windows users in the world, more viruses are targeted at Windows users

Answer 8

Once you go mac you'll never go back, I have never had a virus on my computer