people always tell me that a mac computer can never get a virus, and its the best type of computer to buy. is this true?
2007-07-09 17:48:37 · 11 answers · asked by Manouk M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes! an apple can get a virus but it is very unlikely to happen!
Mac's are great computers!
2007-07-09 17:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Zackyb92 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible for a mac to get a virus. The reason that most mac users don't see them is that hackers who write viruses are trying to hurt as many computers as possible (I know, they are losers who need to get lives!) so they write viruses for the OS that maintains 99% of the computer market (Microsoft Windows). The truth is that any OS can get a virus and there is no best OS out there. Buy a computer based on your personal preference and you will find yourself happier with your purchase than if you had bought what everyone else prefers.
2007-07-10 00:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by johnmccaffrey04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
the only reason that they don't often get infected is because 98% of the computer market is made out of PC's. And those cophisticated, overweighted, (not)outdated, losers wanna target more people. So then they get PC users.
So, if every one got iMacs, then macs would start getting viruses and PCs wouldn't.
And, PC's are better.
They have more app. available to them and they are generally cheaper and Windows is the same as Mac OS X
2007-07-10 01:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by Michael C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any operating system is susceptible to viruses. Macintosh computers are less susceptible because they have a small market share; most viruses are written for Windows. Macintosh computers tend to be better designed in terms of hardware, software, and usability. What should govern your choice of operating systems, however, is what software you plan on running. Decide what software you absolutely positively have to have, and then buy a computer/operating system that can run it.
2007-07-10 00:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes any computer on the internet and some that arnt on the internet can get a virus you just have to be smart about what your doing
dont open a email if you dont know who sent it dont go to questionable web sites (xxx, hacks, free software sites stuff like that) and have a good hardware fire wall most routers have them built in but make sure its on
if you run a good virus scaner (you can get a free one like avg virse ) and you will be fine
2007-07-10 01:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by gotspeed1212 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mac are not as prone to viruses as a windows pc is...
though why get a mac when you can get a pc to run linux O/S on it... Linux is the best OS out there today.. it comes free with all the software you'll ever need also free...
2007-07-10 01:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apple can get virus's and trojans and have just like a pc. difference is there are more losers out there writing viruses and what not to attack pc's becuase they are the majority
2007-07-10 00:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by dj_lonewolf69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any OS can get a virus.
2007-07-10 00:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not as wide open as windoze - but yes they can get a virus.
2007-07-10 00:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, They usually get worms... HAHA
2007-07-10 00:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋