My mac comes with Safari as its browser, but some sites require internet explorer or netscape. I downloaded netscape, but now it looks like i need to download internet explorer to use one of my works websites.
Is this dangerous to my computer as far as opening it to being more vunerable to viruses?
Also, does downloading browsers require a lot of memory?
2006-12-12 06:46:48 · 9 answers · asked by jezabella 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Nothing's dangerous for the Mac even Microsoft!..
Internet Explorer is no longer available at the MS web site. You can search macupdate.com for Explorer.
As far as I use Safari, I have no problem with it. If you just want to have a different browser, I believe that should be Firefox...
2006-12-14 05:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by PaleoBerkay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a virus scan on your Mac and keep it patched regardless. You guys aren't immune to the many security exploits out there. Last month Apple released 29 security patches while Microsoft released 6.
I use FireFox for most purposes, but some sites require IE . . so I keep it laying around.
2006-12-12 06:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by arcaemous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first guy that most viruses are written for Windows-based software and I also share the opinion that IE does not work well with a Mac. It was always a memory hog on my Mac.
2006-12-12 07:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal opinion: DON'T USE IE FOR MAC -- It sucks. Get Mozilla Firefox instead or use the native Safari app.
2006-12-12 06:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jaren A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not dangerous, but there a a lot better browsers out there than that.
Get a real browser. Get Firefox. Get it here:
http://www.firefox.com
2006-12-12 06:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's dangerous to download IE to any computer. I hate that browser. I use Mozilla at home and I have zero problems.
2006-12-12 06:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by SassySours 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most malicious software is written for Windows, therefore it will probably not run on a Mac. I'd say you're safe.
2006-12-12 06:49:00 · answer #7 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Solution To all MAC Problems = LARGE HAMMER OR EQUIVALENT BLUNT OBJECT. :)
2006-12-12 06:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by â?¢Ã¨Lk´¯`·.¸¸.·â?¢Â» 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no just get like norton or something to protect...if you want get a beta version from symantec.com if you cant afford one
2006-12-12 06:50:18 · answer #9 · answered by yakkyigooconroy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋